Winter Training

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Winter is coming, I feel it in the mornings when I go out (at 4am  ;D) to do my training.  This will be my first winter as a cyclist and I really need some tips (or programmes  ;)) for training during the winter.  A lot of people have said to do weights, but WHAT  ::)?  Maybe spinning?  I hope you guys can give me some tips!

Buy the right clothing! Especially neoprene overshoes, winter gloves (make sure they're beathable) and windproof long sleeve shirts.

In SA I didn't ride outdoors much in winter but since living in the UK I realised I was just soft in SA! Use the winter to keep the fat off and prepare a base for spring (long steady distance).

Failing that spinning works very well but is intensity work rather than base work. Gym works well - stick to light weight high reps.

We're going into spring! HOOOOYEAH - it's been a pretty freekin cold winter...

ewep,

Training at 4am you're brave!  Eldron forgot to mention to you to get a coach.  A good coach will allow you to maximise your training time and with some careful planning acheive some good performances in the summer.

If you are doing some base training now, I hope that you have started to periodize your training for the rest of the year.  A coach will help you do that too!