{"id":10265,"date":"2015-03-03T11:45:39","date_gmt":"2015-03-03T19:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=10265"},"modified":"2020-08-29T13:11:16","modified_gmt":"2020-08-29T20:11:16","slug":"choose-charity-ride-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/choose-charity-ride-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Train for Your First Charity Bike Ride – Get Fit Fast!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deciding to do a charity bike ride is a great way to get involved and get fit. The fixed date for the cycling event gives you a get-cycling-fit goal<\/strong> to aim for, and the motivation<\/strong> to keep going with your cycling training plan (you don\u2019t want to end up pushing your bike uphill on the day, if you can avoid it). Most charity bike rides take place during the summer, so you have the early part of the year to start training and getting fit for your chosen charity ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t
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The Wahoo KICKR Bike. A truly great indoor trainer will revolutionize your indoor biking, but it comes at a price. This one is around $3,800. Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Recommended Smart Trainer. Wahoo KICKR CORE Direct Drive Bike Resistance Trainer: around $500. Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Vornado fan for indoor sports. Some reviewers say it performs as well as the name brand fans, but for a third of the price - around $100. Please click here to see best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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The Wahoo KICKR Headwind fan will adjust its intensity based on your cycling, but it will cost you around $300. Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Key Nutrients Electrolytes packets. Sugar free and pleasant tasting. To help you stay hydrated on long indoor rides. Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Przewalski Men\u2019s Bib Shorts, with padding. Very highly rated for comfort. Around $40. Please click here to see current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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The KOM Rocker Plate will enable your trainer to move in response to your movements, making your ride more comfortable and more realistic. Around $500. Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Bike Fit 2nd edition: Get your bike fitted perfectly to avoid injuries such as Piriformis Syndrome. Around $30. Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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Two of the Top Charity Rides in Canada<\/h3>\n

The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Charity Rides<\/a> (two-day event)<\/h4>\n

These take place in four of Canada\u2019s provinces, scattered over the summer (so if you are really keen, you could do them all!) The money raised funds local cancer patients and families directly, and also funds cancer research. All of the rides are two-day events. These events aren\u2019t just for athletes – the rides are for anyone who wants to challenge themselves for a great cause. The organizers offer a very high level of support for riders, so if you cannot make it, you will be rescued! You do have to raise the minimum level of funding to be allowed to participate. This event is the biggest cycling fund raiser in Canada\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

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