Need tips for training for a cross country

[captenaj]

Why not do both? At my Y, you don't have to join the Y to take spin classes.

At my Y, the spinning classes are not open to non-members. The trip, a new bike, and all the necessary equipment and costing a TON. I'm trying to save money where I can without being stupid. I know I have to train indoors through the winter but with $50 here and $100 there, it is really adding up.

Because it's a new bike, it sounds like a trainer is going to be the way to go.

Are you doing weight training at home? You'll need that too.

I guess that's a good idea, too. What muscle groups are you thinking of? I have some free weights at home. Time to dust them off.

Make sure your bike fit is completely dialed in before your trip.

I'm still working on this one. I've gone about 100 miles on the new bike and it seems I'm in to the LBS every other day to get something else tweaked.