A good, simple upgrade is the old classic: pumping iron. Bench, military press, rows, pull ups, ab crunches...you would be surprised how the classics make riding so much better when you have the upper body strength to muscle through a tough descent and stay on track rather than getting thrown. Also helps in the up portion if you have to hike a bike, too. Of course, squats give the strength for the legs and best of all, the cardio comes from the riding. Weightlifting has been my best exercise upgrade by far, and I only wish I started it sooner.
Dec. 14, 2017, 5:02 p.m. - Peter Leeds
A good, simple upgrade is the old classic: pumping iron. Bench, military press, rows, pull ups, ab crunches...you would be surprised how the classics make riding so much better when you have the upper body strength to muscle through a tough descent and stay on track rather than getting thrown. Also helps in the up portion if you have to hike a bike, too. Of course, squats give the strength for the legs and best of all, the cardio comes from the riding. Weightlifting has been my best exercise upgrade by far, and I only wish I started it sooner.