Quote Originally Posted by bluerider
I personally have found immense benefits from strength training. Especially core exercises. Having a strong core will translate into power on the bike.

If you offroad, having a strong upper body can help a lot as well when climbing and even just absorbing the rough terrain.

If you tailor your strength training to be sport-specific vs just going in to do a few reps, then yes, I think it will help you become a better cyclist.

My 2 cents!
+1

Having a strong core will help climbing and overall strength will help you handle your bike better, from lifting on and off racks, up stairs, etc.