Originally Posted by mcours2006

Plain and simple, lift, not because you think it's going help you become a better cyclist, because it won't, because it's good for you. It's good for your muscles, it's good for your bones and joints, and good for your confidence. People don't do it because it's hard. To para-quote a famous bodybuilder, '...everybody wants big a** arms but no one wants to put in the work".

To OP, you should spend a few sessions with a personal trainer to learn how to lift properly--technique, weight, scheduling,etc. It will be well worth the money you spend.