Training question

[Catrin]

As I may, or may not, have already mentioned, I am a computer geek on an anti-diabetes campaign. While this isn't the primary purpose for my interest in cycling, it is a most attractive way to get me out of doors and away from my assorted computers for a number of hours a week - once I finish learning how to ride

Currently I am working with a personal trainer to focus on general fitness and strength training. Too many years of computer geekdom have given me very strong fingers and not much else My trainer is great.

My current training package is up in mid-January, and am considering what to do with the next training package that I will purchase. I am considering splitting it between my current trainer and another personal trainer we have who is an avid cyclist.

My idea is that the cyclist/trainer would be best able to focus on conditioning, and my current trainer is of course great for strength training. I also attend 3 spin-cycle classes a week. Does this idea make sense, or would it be best to leave it as it is? I really want to be as fit as possible before spring so that I can focus on learning how to ride properly without having to deal with any more fitness/conditioning issues than necessary.

What do you ladies think? Is there conditioning that would be specific for cycling that I can work with a knowledgeable cyclist/trainer that would be different than regular strength training? To me this makes sense, but what do I know? I will continue with the personal training, either way, until late March, early April.