Hi All,
I have been lurking around the forums for a while and enjoy reading lots of the posts. I thought it was about time I started joining in a bit more.
I started to cycle again last year after a suffered a total tendon rupture in my ankle and also to lose weight. I am who you would call a large guy.
Last year was a good year and I got out a lot, but then winter came and it all dropped off. Till now I have suffered for motivation so I decided to set myself a challenge and a number of goals.
The challenge is to cycle 7500 miles before I turn 40 in 3 years time. The goals I have set myself are goals such as weight loss, distance cycled etc.
More details can be found on my blog www.cyclingtofitness.com, where I will document my progress.
I have also booked a 40 mile sportive for the end of July for added motivation.
What I would like to ask is there any tips / advice that anyone can offer a me to increase my milage and get fitter. This doesn't have to be on the bike, but could be eating habits, additional exercise, kit etc
Also is this distance realistic for a beginner over the next 3 years? I think it is, but sometimes I have my doubts, especially with our British weather.
Ta ta for now
Scott
I have been lurking around the forums for a while and enjoy reading lots of the posts. I thought it was about time I started joining in a bit more.
I started to cycle again last year after a suffered a total tendon rupture in my ankle and also to lose weight. I am who you would call a large guy.
Last year was a good year and I got out a lot, but then winter came and it all dropped off. Till now I have suffered for motivation so I decided to set myself a challenge and a number of goals.
The challenge is to cycle 7500 miles before I turn 40 in 3 years time. The goals I have set myself are goals such as weight loss, distance cycled etc.
More details can be found on my blog www.cyclingtofitness.com, where I will document my progress.
I have also booked a 40 mile sportive for the end of July for added motivation.
What I would like to ask is there any tips / advice that anyone can offer a me to increase my milage and get fitter. This doesn't have to be on the bike, but could be eating habits, additional exercise, kit etc
Also is this distance realistic for a beginner over the next 3 years? I think it is, but sometimes I have my doubts, especially with our British weather.
Ta ta for now
Scott