Cycling around scenic Melbourne « Cycling For Fitness

Cycling around scenic Melbourne

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Dave W

Beautiful Melbourne – short stay Melbourne Serviced Apartments What better way to see the beautiful city of Melbourne with all it’s glorious parks and gardens than on a bicycle, enjoy the fresh air, join one of Melbourne’s many cycling groups, close to the city Apartments a fun way to keep fit and take in all the sights rarely seen whilst driving a car. Ride from your centrally located serviced Melbourne Apartment why not take a to ride around the Formula One street circuit at Albert Park Lake, this is a rare opportunity as its only about one week each year when you can still drive, ride, skate or walk around the actual race circuit with most of the barriers and infrastructure in place. Feel the vide and atmosphere for a brief moment you actually get to experience what it would be like to be one of the Formula One racing drivers going around the track, even if it is much slower riding a mountain bike. You don’t get that from sitting on an apartment balcony overlooking the track. No need to worry about where to park, whilst at Albert Park lake continue along the tracks to St Kilda, join the flock of tourists along the Esplanade, we have apartments walking distance from the beach continue to Port Melbourne and return to your city Apartment the se=scenic route away from mainstream traffic, venture another day along the tracks, books of cycle tracks area available from leading newsagents or the many visitor centres in and around Melbourne and Federation Square A bicycle is an inexpensive mode of transport and no need to pay for parking at your apartment. Melbourne boasts the best bike riding tracks in the country, take a scenic ride along the Yarra River, the track will take you to South Yarra, Toorak and beyond stop and take in the morning rowers. the joggers and walking groups.
If market shopping is to your taste, you can’t beat the buzz and hype at St Kilda Markets, South Melbourne Markets, Camberwell Markets or the world famous Melbourne Markets. One of my favorite markets has to be Prahran Markets; this multicultural market has something for everyone, some of the best delicatessens’ in town. Let your taste buds savor the many delights on offer, taste testing is available at all the market trader stalls, make a selection from the finest cold meats and cheeses, fresh breads, mixed salads and the best wine selections, pack you picnic and continue your journey. www.corporatekeys.com.au

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Cycle Training?

Hi All,
In three months I am entering my first significant time trial event. My training at the moment is
a daily commute of 20miles a day and doing basic leg excercises in the gym three times a week.
I was hoping some of you yahooers may have some tips on gym/outdoor activities to help improve my fitness.
The time trial will be over 118 miles.
ok
a lot of you are questioning the length of the ride. It’s simply a fact and I am asking only for your responses on ways to approach the training. The answers I have received are good but 118 miles is the distance and I want to do it in araound 6-7 hours.

Answer
A 118 mile time trial?? That seems really, really far for a time trial. You are definitely going to have to bump up your daily miles. A 20 mile commute is fine, but you need quality saddle time. The best way to compete in cycling is to train on the bike. The only time I am ever hit the gym is during “off season”.

This plan helped me race my first 100+ miles race. I’ve adapted it a little to suit your 3 month goal, but you can adjust it accordingly.

Every Monday: Easy Pace
Tuesday: Brisk (your Time Trial pace)
Wednesday: Rest Day
Thursday: Hills / Intervals
Friday Easy Pace
Saturday: Long Distance
Sunday: Rest / Easy Recovery Ride (5-15 miles easy pace)

Week 1: 22 miles daily / 65 weekend ride
Week 2: 24 miles daily / 70 weekend ride
Week 3: 26 / 75
Week 4: 28 / 80
Week 5: 30/60
Week 6: 35/65
Week 7: 40/70
Week 8: 45/75
Week 9: 50/80
Week 10: 40/85
Week 11: 30/90
Week 12: 20 miles during the first half of the week, and only 10 the two days leading up to the race

If you flip Sat/Sun for your long distance ride, make sure you always have your Rest Day or your easy Recovery Ride on the day immediately following! Recovery is so, so important when training for endurance events.

Good luck!

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