General Tips for an U16 cyclist plz

[Benneth]

Hi, basically i've been cycling for wll over a year now and im starting to take it more seriously... for example cecking out proper training and nutrition.
I've come 5th in the BSCA curcuit race last month and... well... i want some help to make that 5th pos become in the top three!

So i've come to a cycle forum to see if i can get some general hints and tips of ANY sort! whether it me what to do or not to do... little nutrition tips... training tips... website/links... other people to get in touch with...

I NEED HELP WITH ANY THING AND EVERY THING!!! PLEASE

 

[bauldbairn]

Firstly, hello Benneth and welcome to the CC forums.

Secondly, you may want to post your questions in the "Health, Fitness and Training," "Racing," or "Beginners and Riding" sections. The CCers on there should be able to give you any advice/tips you need to improve your cycling.

Well done so far and good luck!

 

[lukesdad]

Benneth, Welcome. Post your questions in the fitness and training section. Try and be specific as you can, i.e. How can I develop my speed,stamina,strength climbing etc. Rather than just how can I improve . Detailing what you are doing at the moment would be helpful. Remember the answers will only be an opinion, and most who answer in there will be older than you and have a wealth of experience. Then its down to you what is relevent and what is tosh !

 

[Benneth]

thanks guys i will post it... thanks a lot

 

[Will1985]

Are you riding with a club?

 

[montage]

Are you riding with a club?

This

 

[Benneth]

ye i currently riding with the JCAYA (jersey cycling association youth acadamy)

 

[montage]

You live on jersey island?

Get a slab of meat, tie it to your bike and cycle round the lion enclosure of the Zoo

 

[Benneth]

haha im liking your way off thinking but there are no lions in the zoo, on the island/rock called jersey... yes i live in the C.I. jersey

 

[Dayvo]

Lots of rest is as important as lots of hours in the saddle!

Don't smoke, eat healthily, drink lots of water, look after your bike, get the right equipment, do your best and have FUN!

Good luck and welcome to CC!

 

[Benneth]

cheers mate... i will do my best thanks... im looking for some off the bike workouts... can anyone help me?

 

[lukesdad]

Running.

 

[Benneth]

ye... i heard that running helps and i've just got into and loving it! and im now getting into triathlons... im giving every i can do to get better... thanks for the tip, it's reinforced how important it is to crosstrain, thanks guys

 

[lukesdad]

I used to do Tri s when I was younger, the 3 disciplines compliment each other for training purposes. I do open water swims now as opposed to pools.

 

[e-rider]

Enjoying yourself is the key thing - when I was an U16 rider everyone seemed very serious, especially the guys that were quite good; I guess they had dreams of becoming a Pro one day. 20 years on and they're all working 9-5s and with beer bellies!

Enjoy it, and use it as a means to get fit and stay fit into your 20s, 30s, 40s and later life (of course winning the odd event is a bonus too) and it's always good to test yourself against others and push yourself to the limit.