damianr
Regular
- Location
- stalybridge
Hey,
I've been cycling for about 5 months now, so far this has consisted of commuting at a leisurely pace (27 mile round trip) 1-2 times a week, the odd weekend ride to escape from the missus and lots of crashes. Basically I've just been learning to ride a bike again.
I've just turned 28, until about a year and a half ago I was in reasonable shape and used to work out 3-4 times a week lifting weights at the gym. However I started a new job with longer hours and a longer commute and gradually lost my motivation.
I've found that I have a real thirst for cycling and I wanted to put a training plan together incorporating cycling and working out at the gym. Id quite like to incorporate some commuting into this. Also my gym has virtual myride+ which id like to use.
Im about 17 st and 6ft. I'm quite muscular and a bit fat!
My general goals are to get leaner, fitter and become a better cyclist. All my training previously has been based around building muscle.
I want to get a training and diet plan together and set specific short and long term goals.
I'm a little overwhelmed with all of the information online and I don't really know where to start.
Any advice would be great.
Cheers,
Damian
I've been cycling for about 5 months now, so far this has consisted of commuting at a leisurely pace (27 mile round trip) 1-2 times a week, the odd weekend ride to escape from the missus and lots of crashes. Basically I've just been learning to ride a bike again.
I've just turned 28, until about a year and a half ago I was in reasonable shape and used to work out 3-4 times a week lifting weights at the gym. However I started a new job with longer hours and a longer commute and gradually lost my motivation.
I've found that I have a real thirst for cycling and I wanted to put a training plan together incorporating cycling and working out at the gym. Id quite like to incorporate some commuting into this. Also my gym has virtual myride+ which id like to use.
Im about 17 st and 6ft. I'm quite muscular and a bit fat!
My general goals are to get leaner, fitter and become a better cyclist. All my training previously has been based around building muscle.
I want to get a training and diet plan together and set specific short and long term goals.
I'm a little overwhelmed with all of the information online and I don't really know where to start.
Any advice would be great.
Cheers,
Damian