Velogirl,

Thanks for the opportunity to contribute. This Spring will be my second season in the saddle. I truly love the sport and completed my first century ride after three months training. I am now training in the off season but found it really hard to find a good training routine. I must have visited over 30 sites online only to find they were all so different.

I am riding (indoor) and lifting which has really helped. I was doing the base training and now am progressing into higher intensity work outs. I finally found a program but it took me forever and if it weren't for my search skills on the computer, I might never have found anything.

I do not race but am a very intense non competitive rider. I have given this much thought and would love a program that included guidelines on nutrition, yoga(for stretching and mental strength), weights and cycling periodization for the serious non-competitive woman. Good luck with your presentation.