Training programme needed

L 11OBS

I'm planning to do the C2C later this year, to give myself a better chance I need to get some sort of training plan established, not only for this but to also help me shed 3 stone in time (6 months)

Obviously I need to look at my food intake which as a whole isn't too bad, just need to loose the snacks :roll:

Anyone know of a good training plan involving plenty of cycling to help me get in shape?

LingfieldXC

well start by making a weekly schedule, don't vary from it, gradually build up to the distances you will be doing in one day of the C2C. Do a bit of cross training too.
i've started a road cycling training regimen, trouble is when it is icy the roads are a no-no so i go out on the MTB instead, have had a cold since new year tho so havn't been out yet this year. feeling much better today so will hopefully get out tomorrow when I am fully bettter.

L 11OBS

Was hoping some one may know of a programme for general fitness/weight loss using an MTB

Sarnian

I can recommend the book, mountain bike fitness training by John Metcalfe. It Is getting a little old now It first came out In 2001 but everything In It still applies and Is very useful.

endurojcb

This is good:

http://www.mtb-marathon.co.uk/training/training.php

It gives you a 16 week training plan depending on your abilities! The regular MTB rider one isn't too hard really. It'll get you fit quick without overdoing things.

Neil Fat man on a bike

EnduroJCB wrote:

This is good:

http://www.mtb-marathon.co.uk/training/training.php

It gives you a 16 week training plan depending on your abilities! The regular MTB rider one isn't too hard really. It'll get you fit quick without overdoing things.

This looks really good, ta

ride_whenever

if you want an excellent book on general endurace training try this[\url] it's very good and has some sample training plans in the back for various sports including cycling.