Number 567 in Dyfi this year and I really want to get in better shape than I was last year but also beyond, I’d love to be more consistent throughout the year and get involved in other events.
Although I managed to get enough training done, I struggled with massive cramp last year,
This year I want to get more down to a far stricter regime combined with a rigid body weight workout at home (refuse to pay for gym!) and a much better understanding of nutrition.
My current riding abilities are somewhat poor, Riding 10-14 miles in an hour (3-4 miles of that on road) on a singlespeed around local trails (Bestwood Park, Nottingham)
I can do a full loop of Cannock Chase in under 2 hours,
A 15 mile ride in the Peak district would be a struggle.
I guess just getting out as much as possible is key?
As far as nutrition goes,
Can anyone recommend any impartial literature?
With an all round body weight program in mind,
20-30 minutes of circuit training after riding 3-4 times a week should do the trick?
Does anyone use gels? I used them on bigger 20-30 mile rides,
Anything shorter is surely just ignoring what my body already has?
Thoughts on any of these questions on the back of post below 😉