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Ten lose weight
the easiest way to improve your riding is to shed a bit of excess
cut out some of the crap from your diet and see the difference
Nine increase power
ride with a group regularly
riding can be such as social thing hooking up with a group will also keep you
motivated and help you improve and you get to stop for coffee. You can find people
who can push your limits or experienced riders who can pass on their skills or advice.
Eight, train smarter, think about what you want to achieve
then train specifically for it.
Don't waste valuable time don't do junk miles, make the most of it.
Consider getting a coach if you want to see the best gains and really make
the most of your riding.
Seven, ride in the rain
it's easy to think of excuses why you shouldn't go out but riding in the rain is great when you do it
no more excuses, action
Six, tell some great stories
think of better reasons why you need to ride so your
wife, husband or partner will let you out the door
Five, ride before work
it's better than sleeping
get up earlier and get out
you'll be amazed how great it is when you get out there, even in the dark
and often you won't miss the sleep it's just a question of routine
Four, sign up for sportives by the end of January
so you have no excuse for not riding
goals are the best motivation and you'll be thankful once you've done it
Three, plan some epic rides, push yourself out of your comfort zone
and do rides that will give you stories you can dine out on
rides where you may not make it home
these are the best rides
the ones that make us proper cyclists
Two, clean your bike regularly
we should probably all do this a bit more, it'll look nicer
work better and last longer, oh and clean your shoes
One, enjoy cycling
don't get hung up on heart rates and power and goals
just get out there for the sheer thrill of it
so stop watching this subscribe now
and get out and ride
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