Training Regime

dannyfrankszzz said:

I'm kind of thinking about starting a training regime. I currently cycle about 120 miles a week and so would consider myself to be in reasonable condition.

I guess a part of the reason I don't train like a professional is the idea of cycling being irksome and conditional rather than fun and pleasurable.

Anyway, whilst the summer months are still here, I kind of feel I should make the most of it. Would a full and complete training programme be something like this:

Over 3 months:

25 miles in the morning - waking the body up and getting going.
45 miles in the evening - working more on speed and sprints.

With the odd day off and the odd day doing something completely different - swimming, walking etc.

After a few weeks, I would hope to be in pretty good shape.

What do you think?

Or is the only secret to just always be doing as much as possible as fast as possible?

IMO training by miles is a step in the wrong direction, time on the bike is what matters most, a 3 hour 40 mile ride is better than a 2 hour 40 mile ride. and to do intervals and speed work everyday your on the bike is counter productive, try a training book at least.