Hi all, well this is my first post to the forum and seems to be the next logical step in this insanely addictive sport!
Basically I'm after some advice regarding what to eat/how to train etc. In a nutshell I am training for a 100k ride for which I'd like to maintain a speed of around 30 km/h. Mild inclines but no crazy mountains. Ride is in October.
I've only started riding in January when I quit smoking to kerb nicotine cravings and since then have become increasingly addicted (to the cycling that is - no more cigarettes). Only recently (in the last 2 months) have I started to ride approx 3-4 hours a week and I'm looking to ramp it up over time.
My diet isn't too bad - porridge/cereals/toast for breakfast, small snacking (a biscuits here and there), lunch and dinner usually is a rice/meat/vegie dish of sorts. oh and a glass of red
I would really appreciate any help you guys can give me on how I should be training .. Oh, also (again, thank you cigarettes) after a gym asessment I found my Vo2 to be only 38 ... From reading the forums this figure means something to you all?
Thanks again!
Basically I'm after some advice regarding what to eat/how to train etc. In a nutshell I am training for a 100k ride for which I'd like to maintain a speed of around 30 km/h. Mild inclines but no crazy mountains. Ride is in October.
I've only started riding in January when I quit smoking to kerb nicotine cravings and since then have become increasingly addicted (to the cycling that is - no more cigarettes). Only recently (in the last 2 months) have I started to ride approx 3-4 hours a week and I'm looking to ramp it up over time.
My diet isn't too bad - porridge/cereals/toast for breakfast, small snacking (a biscuits here and there), lunch and dinner usually is a rice/meat/vegie dish of sorts. oh and a glass of red
I would really appreciate any help you guys can give me on how I should be training .. Oh, also (again, thank you cigarettes) after a gym asessment I found my Vo2 to be only 38 ... From reading the forums this figure means something to you all?
Thanks again!