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Everything you need to know about getting started in cycling and training for your next rail trail adventure.

Cycling training involves a variety of techniques and approaches aimed at improving your cycling performance, endurance, speed, and overall fitness. Here's a breakdown of some key elements:

  1. Base Training: This phase focuses on building your aerobic base. It involves longer, steady rides at a moderate intensity to enhance your endurance and establish a foundation for more intense training later on.

  2. Interval Training: Interval sessions involve alternating between periods of high-intensity effort and recovery. This helps improve your cardiovascular fitness, power, and speed. Examples include 30 seconds of sprinting followed by 2 minutes of recovery, repeated several times.

  3. Hill Climbing: Incorporating hill repeats into your training can help build strength and power. Find a challenging hill and ride up it at a high intensity, then recover on the descent before repeating.

  4. Endurance Training: Regular long rides help build endurance and mental toughness. These rides are typically done at a lower intensity than interval sessions but are longer in duration, often lasting several hours.

  5. Strength Training: Off-bike strength training can help improve your cycling performance by targeting muscles that may not get as much work during rides. Focus on exercises that strengthen your core, legs, and upper body.

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