tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post4345115009206487538..comments2009-10-30T08:32:38.578-05:00Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00031247407797525883noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post-5658444149925743212009-10-30T08:32:38.578-05:002009-10-30T08:32:38.578-05:00Kept this post in my RSS reader, as it served as an inspiration to another &quot;chubby super biker&quot;. Reading the comments made me feel not alone - I&#39;ve been off the bike for a month now as the winter descends in Canada. <br /><br />I&#39;m looking to do a few things this winter:<br /><br />1) Core strength<br />2) Leg and upper body weight training<br />3) bicycle trainer in the basement.<br /><br />Bicycling mag has a couple of workouts for #1 and #2.Dave Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01928093809437562560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post-83583936483539893222009-10-27T13:11:46.463-05:002009-10-27T13:11:46.463-05:00I go through the same cycle as you every year. Train like crazy for some intense riding in the summer. Once the epic rides are over eat a lot of ice cream and cookies. Then, start training again in Oct for the next summer. I&#39;m getting to the point that I kind of like this schedule.Mike Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01809565742296882977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13696587.post-75953076979780670192009-10-25T07:36:53.529-05:002009-10-25T07:36:53.529-05:00I agree, just getting out on a bike ride, now matter how long, is good for the soul. The darkness in the mornings and after supper is killing me - taking a long time for me to acclimate this year.<br /><br />I hit the weight room this week, and my arms are so sore that I&#39;m having trouble riding! Keep up the good work, I know you can do it!Big Oakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06713190395281794960noreply@blogger.com