To train carrying weight or not?

Edgyman — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:52:06 +0000

Is it better to train for cycling carrying a weight and then how much weight is good without stressing your body? or is it better to get used to race conditions?

How much effect does carrying weight effect cycling?

Edgyman — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:29:11 +0000

I ride to and from uni, work, etc. I carry clothes, a towel, etc. in a backpack that would weigh about 8kg I also have a bike that weighs 13kg.

I have just started cycling and would like to improve my speed

Edgyman — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:37:02 +0000

I average 25km/h on a reasonably hilly 20km run but would like to do better as my bike is fast becoming my main form of transport.