Improving General Riding (Fitness/Strength)

chromedome

Hi,
I'm 46, approx 11.5 Stone, 5'9"
I'm not new to riding but just started going out again with a mate, first weekend we did a 25miles,then the following 35miles, then left it a few weeks & did 45miles yesterday (Cat & Fiddle)
I seriously need to up my fitness as i struggled yesterday (had a bad head wind)

So, do i need to go out more often doing smaller rides or something else?

Also i had a bit of neck/shoulder pain towards the end of the ride.

Any info/pointers would be greatful


Cheers

imposter2.0

Riding more regularly will improve your fitness. Difficult to be any more specific on the info you've provided, but a combination of long/steady and short/fast rides at regular intervals would probably help..

chromedome

Cheers, I'll try & get out more often