You may be keen to do well in getting into shape this winter and that's great. But stick to some common sense rules.
Everyone is getting stuck into winter training at this time of year to try to get into shape, shed some weight or to work towards sportive or racing goals.
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But while it's great to see so many cyclists on the roads across the country, everyone from novices to top internationals can get carried away or fall into classic training pitfalls at this time of year.
The really informative clip below talks us through 10 of those pitfalls that we should avoid like the plague, such as:
- Don't ride junk miles; ride faster.
- Be prepared with adequate clothing for all weather.
- Don't try to copy what you hear the pros are doing.
- Bring tubes and some tools; but don't go crazy.
- Don't train while sick or come back too quickly.
- Vary your routes and routine to avoid boredom.
- Don't be afraid of resting and even taking days off.
- Get a good bike fit for comfort and to be aero.
- Never stop learning; listen to good advice.
- Don't forget to practice your skills.
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