Hi folks,
I've been roped into a cycle tour of the southern French coast in 6 months and am really not in shape for that. I've realised I'm a 'Clydesdale' in terms of cycling: I'm a 6-foot tall 23-year old male of heavy build, weighing 95 kg. I have a Carrera Subway bike and I want to get into shape by September for this trip to France, but I have no idea how to go about it. Is it simply a case of cycling loads of miles every week, interspersed with dumbbell squats for my legs and lower back / core exercises? What is a good diet for a cyclist in training too? I'm quite keen on porridge and fruit...
I've been roped into a cycle tour of the southern French coast in 6 months and am really not in shape for that. I've realised I'm a 'Clydesdale' in terms of cycling: I'm a 6-foot tall 23-year old male of heavy build, weighing 95 kg. I have a Carrera Subway bike and I want to get into shape by September for this trip to France, but I have no idea how to go about it. Is it simply a case of cycling loads of miles every week, interspersed with dumbbell squats for my legs and lower back / core exercises? What is a good diet for a cyclist in training too? I'm quite keen on porridge and fruit...