So now your heart is yearning to do something more daring and you’ve decided to try pedaling down the coast? At first glance, taking such trips seems like a simple affair, with the plethora of restaurants lining the route and easy-to-find accommodation. But then, there are hordes of people out there, and just like you, all vying to do Lance Armstrong’s way. For most people, riding a bike is a no-brainer: just sit back and pedal. But no, any self-respecting professional cyclist will warn you of the consequences. This type of undertaking requires preparation of both mind and body. Owning an off-road bike makes a lot of sense: they can take you almost anywhere without exhausting you. But you may find them heavier and more difficult to handle on the long haul. Cross-country bikes come with the lightest and most efficient pedals. If you are not sure, check with your dealer about the new types of bikes, especially the Bianchi variants. These are expensive bikes with a full alloy frame, Hutchinson tires, Reparto and Shimano accessories. These cycles are geometrically designed for long hours of driving. Go for only the best when it comes to performance, power and comfort!
Once you have your bike, familiarize yourself with its lines and responses. When it comes to cross-country, you have to unlearn certain aspects of the daily cycling routine and train yourself in the correct way to pedal, breathe, corner, hydrate, as well as how to eat, how to grab water and even when to do it. break!
Ideally, you should start your training regimen about seven to eight months before D-Day. Experts suggest that you start building your endurance level with exercise and cycling, gradually increasing the time spent each week. Push-ups, pull-ups, shoulder presses, upright rows, lateral raises, prone and lateral planks, sit-ups and lower back extensions, step-ups, lunges, squats , straight-leg deadlifts, and hamstring curls are great exercises for aspiring crossovers. country cyclists. These exercises, performed with lighter weights, will help you build endurance and strength. After six weeks, increase your intensity by picking up speed and hitting some highways one week, traffic routes the next week, off-roads the week after, and then rest the following week. The entire training period should also include medium to intensive “cross training” with weight lifting, resistance exercises, breathing exercises and mandatory rest!
Repeat the regimen for a few months until D-day. Remember, measure your distance and speed based on your goal. If you’re aiming to do a 585-mile trip, gradually increase your mileage during your weekly workout and find your threshold. If your average mileage is 60 miles a day, you should work up to 40 miles a day. With a good workout, you’ll find you can maintain your ride without muscle fatigue or soreness.