We constantly refer to the fact that cycling is fun, that's because it is. But obviously it is more fun the fitter you are. Going out with people who are fitter and stronger than you is probably fun to them but for you, groveling at the back, trying like mad to "hold that wheel", it is not much fun. But your body adapts quickly and you'll probably be holding your own in a very short time plus, to improve, it is always better to seek out cyclists who are faster and stronger than you are otherwise your improvement will be slower.

Whether you train for fitness, to race, or just to enjoy your cycling more. In this section we attempt to bring together as many methods and techniques relating to training for cycling as possible but at the end of the day you have to decide the level of fitness you wish to achieve and you have to find what works best for you. Through the medium of such sites it is impossible to produce a personalised training regime. This probably starts with a visit to a Sport Physiology Laboratory.