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  1. Hello everyone,

    This is my first time on any forum so please, be gentle with me!!
    I need some advice. I cycle to work every day, works out as 5 miles a day, 25 a week. Not much by some standards I am sure but to non cyclists it seems to be an achievement!!!
    Well here is my dilemma. Last year for 'Children in Need' I raised money by eating 19 Mars bars. Ever since I have been trying to get fitter not fatter. So this year I quipped I was going to cycle for 100 miles on an exercise bike!!!
    Now all my work colleagues want me to do it and I hate backing down from a request!!!
    Trouble is I have no idea what sort of training would be beneficial for me. Obviously I am getting out and about on my bike more but is there anything else I should be doing and what can I expect from that sort of 'torture'😉 ??
    Please, any advice would be greatly recieved.

    Damon

  2. Hi Damon,

    I suggest you start with something along the lines of how long you've been doing this for, how tall you are,your weight and anything else that's releveant. None of us would like to give you a suggestion of YES and find out later on, one of our fellow "bike nuts" have passed on due to our advice.

    by the way.. keep it up, I started riding again (used to ride a LOT when I was younger) because I left school, turned into a computer nerd and ate waaaay to much pizza( and beeeer! 😄 ). I've lost about 12kgs and don't seam to be able to loose a scrap more infact I think I I'm putting it on it now in muscle. I no longer have the spare car tire around the waste and I'm actually considered very fit by my peers.. at least my working peers .. my riding peers just motivate me to get fitter.. :p

  3. The bad news is that 100 miles on any bike is a quantum leap from where you are now. The good news is that 100 miles on an exercise bike, if you can deal with the boredom, is much easier than on the road -- no wind resistance, no environmental hazards, bad roads, etc.

    First off, visit your doctor and get cleared for starting an intensive fitness program. Let him know exactly what your plan to train to do.

    Once you have the medical clearance, try to set aside one day a week when you do a big ride (maximum distance). That one big ride each week (which currently may only be 5 miles) is the one that will eventually build to your 100 mile goal.

    Since your immediate goal is to do this on an exercise bike, your training can involve pure endurance, i.e. you won't have to worry about speed or climbing skills.

    Here is a seven day plan that will get you to your goal by increasing your training rides by 10% each week. You can do these either on your road bike or on an exercise bike, as desired.

    Day 1: 5 very easy miles, increased by 10% each week to a max. of 15 very easy miles.
    Day 2: 5 miles, increased by 10% each week to a max. of 15 miles.
    Day 3: 5 miles, increased by 10% each week to a max. of 25 miles.
    Day 4: Take the day off, or ride an very easy 5-10 miles.
    Day 5: 5 miles, increased by 10% each week to a max. of 25 miles.
    Day 6: 5 miles, increased by 10% each week to a max. of 10 miles.
    Day 7: 5 miles, increased by 10% each week to a max. of 75 miles.

    The 10% increase each week is a goal, not a requirement. If you're not comfortable with a new increased distance, drop back for a week or two until you are ready to progress to the next level. Listen to your body, and don't be afraid to take additional days off, or substitute easy rides as needed.

    Good luck!

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