{"id":21625,"date":"2020-03-29T21:52:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-29T20:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=21625"},"modified":"2020-03-30T12:24:04","modified_gmt":"2020-03-30T11:24:04","slug":"tips-for-getting-out-on-your-bike-during-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/tips-for-getting-out-on-your-bike-during-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for getting out on your bike during \u201cLockdown\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/parked_bike_main.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-21630\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/parked_bike_main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/parked_bike_main.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/parked_bike_main-193x300.jpg 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a>This is an easy one. Don\u2019t. Don\u2019t get out on your bike. That\u2019s the tip writes Ruth O&#8217;Connor<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Unless you\u2019re commuting to work, cycling to get supplies or there is another extremely important reason for using your bicycle as transport, just leave it in the shed for a few weeks. It\u2019ll be there when this is over, as will the mountains and trails you want to cycle.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to take a spin with your kids within 2km of your home and it\u2019s safe to do so, go for it. But for most cyclists looking to go on training spins, being restricted to a 2km radius just isn\u2019t a fun time, so why not just park it temporarily?<\/p>\n<p>So, what to do instead?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have a <b>turbo-trainer<\/b> already, why not dust it off and set up a dedicated training station at home? There are great videos on YouTube that are completely free and will add significantly to your fitness during this strange time. Check out <i>Global Cycling Network<\/i>\u2019s channel, they have a huge range of sessions available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>Zwift<\/i> is a subscription service for virtual training and allows you to track your progress and compete with other riders. I\u2019ve never used it but have heard it\u2019s a great way to stay motivated as you sweat it out on the trainer!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have a turbo and aren\u2019t up for cycling in circles around your house for the next few weeks, why not go for a <b>run<\/b> instead? If your body is up for it, running can be a fantastic addition to your cycling training. It can benefit bone density, it will keep your cardiovascular fitness up and it will train muscles that might be otherwise neglected while cycling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If running is completely new to you, why not try the Couch to 5K plan and use the next few weeks to build up your distance and speed (staying within your 2km radius, of course).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019re keen to keep your fitness up, why not switch the focus to injury prevention by working on your strength and conditioning instead. With the closure of gyms and PT services, every trainer out there is offering videos and plans online (plenty for free!) that you can do with minimal or no equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that you could just take some time off and chill out. We are in unprecedented times &#8211; it\u2019s stressful and worrying. Give yourself a break if you don\u2019t feel like doing anything except going for a walk and enjoying the fresh air.<\/p>\n<p>And please don\u2019t try to find loopholes in the rules or sneak out at the crack of dawn for your training spin. It doesn\u2019t make you clever. It makes you selfish.<\/p>\n<p>Take care and stay safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ruth O&#8217;Connor<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>30th March 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is an easy one. Don\u2019t. Don\u2019t get out on your bike. That\u2019s the tip writes Ruth O&#8217;Connor Unless you\u2019re commuting to work, cycling to get supplies or there is another extremely important reason for using your bicycle as transport, just leave it in the shed for a few weeks. 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