How long does it take.

[mimitabby]

Rivergrl, I am probably speaking way out of turn, and have not idea what I am talking about, but I have never figured bicycling to be an exercise for upper body firming. You do more with your legs and it's more aerobic exercise than it is for firming and strength.
Okay, girls, am I totally off base here? I figured once I got a little more into shape that I would have to do some weights and situps or crunches for core and muscle toning. Am I wrong? e, with your help, encouragement, and inspiration!

I agree with you, DDH, my husband has wimpy arms, i wish he'd do pushups.
Riding 200 miles in one day (which he can and does do)
does very little for your arms!

[Bad JuJu]

A little OT here, but everything I've read suggests that we also need to do the weight training for the sake of our bones. Cycling is great aerobic exercise, but it doesn't do much to increase or even maintain bone density, as running or walking do. So weight training not only works the upper body, but also helps protect us from the bone-thinning that can occur with age, esp. after menopause.