Geo_Zegarra2016

Hi guys,

I was wondering what you guys do like what kind of workouts? I live in the northeast and just drove my last ride for the season last Friday. Is there any kind of workouts like what should I train? My closest gym is 6 minutes away and I also have an elliptical. Once January hit I will be working out hard to prepare for the Spring Season. I also go to college so if there's any workouts that can last for one hour or so That will be great. Loving my Raleigh so far! Oh and What kind of soap you guys use to wash your bikes?

Thanks.

TenGrainBread 

Use the stationary bikes at the gym. Make sure to do some high-resistance riding on those to keep your muscles in shape.

Doing some weight training is always good as well. There should be machines that target muscles in the legs used for cycling. And make sure to do core exercises as this will help your cycling fitness. Planks, push ups, etc... Weight training sessions can be short.

Cross-training with other cycling disciplines is a good idea for both fitness and improving your technique. If you can, get on a mountain bike, or even better, a plus or fat bike, and get riding on some snowy trails during the winter.

For washing your bike you can use an all purpose cleaner like Pledge. If you want to spend a little more, dedicated bike cleaning solutions like Muck-off are very good. Just make sure to not get too much cleaner in bearing interfaces like your bottom bracket, headset, or wheel hubs so as to avoid dissolving grease.

OldsCOOL

I grab a '92 Specialized Hardrock MTB and ride the snowy neighborhoods and hilly streets here in northern lower Michigan. When spring arrives my legs are incredibly ready for hills and fast rides though still need to build some saddle time. I hate "riding" trainers, Zwift and all that. I love the outdoors and one of a few that brave the night snows just to crank elevation in the winter.

Bmach

Get outside and ride. I don't ride as much in the winter but if it is not cold (mid 30 and up) and there is no ice I ride outside. If it is I use Zwift.

budgetbike

If u have an indoor trainer, check out Zwift.