Originally Posted by
wirralphil
I'm currently doing around 90-100miles a week road riding, each week I am trying to push larger speeds and constant speeds on hills.
As I am of large build (16.9stone) I would like abit more stamina.
What would be a good way of doing this?
Are their any supplements or diet advice which would help?
Also one last thing.
Fluid consumption, what would be an advisable consumtion for a 30mile ride?
Reason I ask is I only drank 1 litre of water and never felt de-hydrated?
If you are interested in cycling the easiest way to improve is to join a Bike Club.........and then move up to racing. Believe it or not 90-100 miles a weeks isn't a lot, especially if you're serious about your fitness.
Cross Training is the way to go, mix up the reps, work-outs, hit your body different ways so it's never gets in a rut - and always get quality rest.
Concentrate on the exercised you hate !
I guess you can hold quite a bit of water so it doesn't suprised me you only consumed a litre of water on a 30 miler. But then again, how hard were you cycling, what was the terrain and were you on the rivet ? What was the temp that day ?