5 Boro Bike Tour Team 2014
With warmer climes coming, WE here at WE Bike NYC are getting ready for longer rides, tours, and generally biking more! The TD Five Boro Bike Tour on May 3rd is a great way to ride your bike 40 miles around New York City on roads closed just for cyclists!! And lucky for you, WE Bike NYC has a team of riders you can join! If you’re interested in joining, email events@webikenyc.org for more information.
Here are some tips for training for this year’s tour:
- Train Indoors: During the colder months, it’s hard to get outside and train on your bike. But there are plenty of indoor options for you to consider, including indoor trainers (at home, at the gym) and spinning classes. Focus on your pedaling technique and work on strengthening your legs.
- Start a training diary: When you are able to get out on your bike, record your progress so you can review and monitor how you’re doing. Things that are useful to record are the time of day, temperature, wind, mileage, average speed, elapsed time, how flat or hilly the course was, and how you felt during the ride.
- Cross train: Try yoga, running, or lifting weights to build up stamina and strength. Climb the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Walk a few extra blocks to the express stop of your subway line or opt to walk instead of taking the train. Do some exercises while you binge watch your favorite Netflix show. Take your dog out for a long walk on a nice day. Be creative and make it part of your daily routine!
- Find a buddy!: Even if your friend isn’t doing the Tour with you, it helps to have someone to motivate you to get up and do something. Find someone who has a similar schedule to you who you can meet up with and train together. Can’t think of anyone? Post on the Female Bike Forum and someone’s bound to join you!
- Rest and recover: Rest days are just as important when training. Give your body and mind a break to avoid over training. Biking should be enjoyable and fun!
And most importantly, enjoy yourself!