Help with training for distance cycling?

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Eddie_H

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Hey guys, second post on these forums, looking for a bit of advice about what training program to use to get into shape for a long (several month) bicycle tour.

I'm 22, male 178cm/68kg or 70in/150lbs. I have never been especially strong but I took it upon myself to start some body weight training a few months ago, and I built a set of rings at my home to do pull-up routines on. Unfortunately, I moved to Korea about a month ago, and I'm now situated in a really rural mountainous village which has definitely thrown me off my fitness game. I have always been an on-again-off-again distance runner, completing my first marathon 6 months ago but I haven't run serious distance since then.

I've never cycled at all, pretty much, so I'm looking for a training program that can start pretty much from step one. One thing I do have at my disposal is a lot of filly terrain, since I'm in the mountains.

I have always been extremely health conscious but, again, being here has severely limited my food options and since I don't speak/read Korean very well the health facts of any processed food I buy are a total mystery to me, so I'm sure my diet could be improved upon as well.

Ultimately, I'd like to lose a bit of weight, get (back) in aerobic shape, and learn how to bike for distance. Thanks for the advice anyone can offer!
 
To develop endurance for cycling, all you need are T I T S - time in the saddle. Ride lots. Mostly moderate pace, some up tempo stuff, and get some long rides in at least weekly. You'll be ready.
 
Personally I'd start off slowly and with not massive distances, as you said the area is pretty hilly so do not underestimate it, maybe 20 km tops? Depends on your previous fitness. After that for a bit of time you can introduce some more tempo stuff. Id focus more on aerobic stuff, slow but for ages basically :p hope this helps
 
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