Originally Posted by H23
Dude, geez, strength training for what?
I think we are talking about different things-- all I'm saying is that cycling will "build" muscle, strength and endurance in the legs. I think you are talking about body building (which is not really a sport anyways).
I'm not talking about bodybuilding, I'm referring to the Jan Ulrich picture above.
Originally Posted by oldspark
Oh yea another thing doing hill repeats up a steep hill in a big gear is not easy and if you think it is give me your name so I can watch for it in next years TDF!
Couldn't agree more...
Originally Posted by H23
Well, all I can say is that someone who cycles regularly will develop their legs to greater extent than someone who does not. I'm sure that people who like to "get big" with gym weights can far surpass pure cyclist legs in size and strength (but not endurance).
Couldn't agree more, but I have found that an increase in pure strength relates to an increase in endurance.