When I think "training" I think of dogs.
I love dogs, but I am not one, so I just ride my bike. Hopefully, racking-up more time/miles here in the endless hills will provide benefits....but my primary objective is to enjoy my ride- and that is what I do. I don't race; I like the idea of improving my time/speed.....but that's not the ultimate goal. My goal is to profusely enjoy every minute of every ride. Cycling is fun; I don't want to make it into work or "suffering". (Although I do a little of both, thanks to all the hills!)