I am a distance runner who runs for a Div 1 college in california. I have taken up cycling as a form of cross training during injury, but I have grown to enjoy it more and more as a second sport to running. I wish to keep cycling even when I am completely healthy. I have a few newbie questions that would be great if someone could help me out with:
1) A great book for training that covers everything from bike setup to training
2) Can one become a decent biker off of 3-4 rides a week?
3) Is it possible for me to do a 170 mile ride, half of it uphill to 9k feet (Climb to Kaiser in Clovis, CA) in July of next year? I know this is a very challenging goal...
4) Is it smart to progressively increase a 'long ride' on the weekend to help me achieve this goal? Like last week I rode 40 miles on the climb to kaiser, next week I plan to do 50 miles, etc.
5) When I start peaking for running, should I drop cycling completely or change the training in order to peak as well? (Non-runners might not be able to help on this question)
6) Lastly, is there any book that adresses cycling as a supplement to other sports?
I realize these are random and possibly stupid questions but if anyone can help it would be great.
Thanks a lot!
1) A great book for training that covers everything from bike setup to training
2) Can one become a decent biker off of 3-4 rides a week?
3) Is it possible for me to do a 170 mile ride, half of it uphill to 9k feet (Climb to Kaiser in Clovis, CA) in July of next year? I know this is a very challenging goal...
4) Is it smart to progressively increase a 'long ride' on the weekend to help me achieve this goal? Like last week I rode 40 miles on the climb to kaiser, next week I plan to do 50 miles, etc.
5) When I start peaking for running, should I drop cycling completely or change the training in order to peak as well? (Non-runners might not be able to help on this question)
6) Lastly, is there any book that adresses cycling as a supplement to other sports?
I realize these are random and possibly stupid questions but if anyone can help it would be great.
Thanks a lot!