Where Do I Begin?

What Type of Cyclist am I?

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Glossary
Gear Test
Workouts 1-8
Workouts 9-16
Workouts 17-24
Workouts 25-32
Workouts 33-40
Workouts 41-50

 

 

Test Gear

Exercises to Perform

Beginner
You typically qualify as a beginner cyclist if you ride less than three times a week and ride at a leisurely pace.

It is important to play with the gears on your bicycle during the first few exercises to learn the degree of difficulty experienced with different gears. In addition, you will need to learn to count your pedal revolutions (RPM). A heart rate monitor and a cyclometer with cadence are highly recommended.

Riding fir an hour per day, twice a week, will help keep you trim during the winter and in a positive state of mind during the miserable winter weather.

39 x 19
for 40 minutes

Exercises
1 - 34

Sport
Riding three or four times a week qualifies you as a sport cyclist. The accompanying exercises ca n help you increase your endurance and prepare your for competitive training if this is desired.

It is important for your to concentrate on riding as smoothly as possible in the saddle in an even, non-bouncing manner. Utilize the indoor season to play with your saddle height, stem length, and pedal adjustments, etc. This will allow you to start the season properly set up on your bike.

39 x 17
for
40 minutes
Exercises
9 - 42
Competitive
You know who you are. You typically ride at lest five times per week, often regardless of the weather. Your friends often call you crazy, hard core, etc.
39 x 16
for
40 minutes
Exercises
17 - 50