I am new to road racing, have bought my first bike, and am getting out as much as possible.
<><> This belongs in the racing forum <><>
But i am finding it difficult to understand the correct route with regards to training, endurance, stamina, food intake for the rides i am doing etc.
<><> It's tough. Ask in the racing forum, google periodised training schedules,
buy a training book, you could even get a coach. <><>
Is it worth buying a heart rate monitor for training, and as a novice will i understand this information.
<><> Absafragginglutely. If you need help get the Heart Rate Monitor Book
by Edwards and Reed. You don't need an expensive HRM. If you want to get a cheap one try this...
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...art%20Monitors
I have been using the next model up, the Fit 3 for a couple years and like it. <><>
in my mind i have the desire to and commitment to get the most from my rides, and in the end want to enter competitions, but before that i need help with the basics.
<><> Single best piece of advice in cycling history...
"Ride lots"
Eddy Merckx <><>