I also agree about the weight training....... in fact, reading all these posts inspired me to finally get to the weight room last night after spin class. So now I am paying the price of sore muscles today....... I thought I took it easy but I guess not easy enough.
I am still trying to ride outside on weekends, and I ride indoors at least 3 times during the week, plus get out for a hike a couple times. When I get into a weight lifting routine, I generally leave out leg work, feeling that my legs get all the exercise they need between pedaling and hiking. I do ab work and upper body lifting only. How do the rest of you handle this? Do you work your legs with weights? If so, does it have a negative or beneficial effect on your riding? And what exercises do you do? thanks in advance for any advice offered.