{"id":39522,"date":"2022-01-08T05:08:34","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T13:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=39522"},"modified":"2022-02-27T09:35:04","modified_gmt":"2022-02-27T17:35:04","slug":"best-cycling-training-plans-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-cycling-training-plans-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Most Successful Cycling Training Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are our most popular and successful cycling training plans. We thought we\u2019d let you know about them, in case one of them is a good fit for your fitness goals this year. They include a Beginner Cyclist Training Plan, a Complete Cycling Training Plan, and a Guide for Fat Cyclists. Whether you are a complete beginner or an intermediate cyclist, or even quite advanced, we have a plan for you!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-bike-training-plan-for-cyclists\/\">How to Get Bike Fit: Complete Bike Training Plan<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27404\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27404\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-bike-training-plan-for-cyclists\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27404\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=27404\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling 420(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Expect to make impressive fitness gains once you commit to a regular cycling training plan&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27404 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. If you keep asking your body to do more, it will grow stronger and fitter to adapt to your demands\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27404\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=27404\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling 420(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Expect to make impressive fitness gains once you commit to a regular cycling training plan&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27404 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. If you keep asking your body to do more, it will grow stronger and fitter to adapt to your demands\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/two-versions-of-georgia-simmerling-4201.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-bike-training-plan-for-cyclists\/\">If you keep asking your body to do more, it will grow stronger and fitter to adapt to your demands<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This one is an ideal cycling training plan if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You want to get\u00a0very fit within a few months, build lean muscle, shed stress, and burn a lot of calories.<\/li>\n<li>You ultimately want to achieve a very high level of fitness \u2013 and ultimately do some competitive cycling.<\/li>\n<li>You want a simple, easy-to-follow plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a complete bike training plan, incorporating all of the principles and techniques you need to get from complete beginner, to competing in your first bike race. It includes a chart for measuring exercise intensity (for those who don\u2019t own a heart rate monitor yet).<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-bike-training-plan-for-cyclists\/\">Click here for Our Complete Bike Training Plan!<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-1\/\">Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s Beginner Cyclist Training Plan: Phase 1<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17769\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-1\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17769\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=17769\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg?fit=750%2C324&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,324\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Maggie at the racetrack in Montreal 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Three days of cycling will see you spending about three hours per week in the saddle \u2013 more than enough to get cycling fit &#8211; and start you on your way to keeping up with THOSE guys!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg?fit=300%2C130&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg?fit=750%2C324&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17769 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. Our Beginner's Beginner Cyclist's Training Plan will get you started, and put you on your way to keeping up with THOSE guys!\" width=\"750\" height=\"324\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17769\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=17769\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg?fit=750%2C324&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,324\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Maggie at the racetrack in Montreal 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Three days of cycling will see you spending about three hours per week in the saddle \u2013 more than enough to get cycling fit &#8211; and start you on your way to keeping up with THOSE guys!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg?fit=300%2C130&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg?fit=750%2C324&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17769 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg?resize=750%2C324&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. Our Beginner's Beginner Cyclist's Training Plan will get you started, and put you on your way to keeping up with THOSE guys!\" width=\"750\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg?resize=300%2C130&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg?resize=150%2C65&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg?resize=250%2C108&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Maggie-at-the-racetrack-in-Montreal-750.jpg?resize=320%2C138&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-1\/\">Our Beginner Cyclist&#8217;s Training Plan will get you started, and put you on your way to keeping up with THOSE guys!<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This one is an ideal cycling training plan if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are just getting started with cycling; or<\/li>\n<li>You have never followed a structured cycling training plan, and want to see how much fitter you could get with a structured plan; or<\/li>\n<li>You want to gradually train to the point where you can tackle your <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/choose-charity-ride-2015\/\">first charity bike ride<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To get started, you don\u2019t need anything but a bike and a few minutes a day! You will work your way up to three hours per week.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-1\/\">Click here for Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s Beginner Cyclist Training Plan: Phase 1.<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">For Intermediate Cyclists: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-training-plan-2\/\">Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s Beginner Cyclist Training Plan: Phase 2 \u2013 Interval Training<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29779\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29779\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-training-plan-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29779\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycle-cause-2018-2019\/cycle-for-the-cause-during-the-ride-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg?fit=750%2C559&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,559\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cycle for the Cause during the ride 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Phase 2 is for you if you are already fit enough to cycle for one hour continuously at an easy pace&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg?fit=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg?fit=750%2C559&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29779 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. Phase 2 is for you if you are already fit enough to cycle for one hour continuously at an easy pace\" width=\"750\" height=\"559\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29779\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycle-cause-2018-2019\/cycle-for-the-cause-during-the-ride-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg?fit=750%2C559&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,559\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cycle for the Cause during the ride 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Phase 2 is for you if you are already fit enough to cycle for one hour continuously at an easy pace&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg?fit=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg?fit=750%2C559&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29779 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg?resize=750%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. Phase 2 is for you if you are already fit enough to cycle for one hour continuously at an easy pace\" width=\"750\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg?resize=250%2C186&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-3.jpg?resize=320%2C239&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-training-plan-2\/\">Phase 2 is for you if you are already fit enough to cycle for one hour continuously at an easy pace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This one is an ideal cycling training plan if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are already fit enough to cycle for one hour continuously at an easy pace.<\/li>\n<li>You are ready to take your cycling fitness and ability up to the next level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Phase 2 of the Beginner Cyclist Training Plan you begin to incorporate <strong>interval training<\/strong> into your workouts. This will cause increased calorie burn, fight stress, and help you to get fit faster. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/interval-training-fights-aging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recent research<\/a> also shows that high intensity interval training is the most effective exercise for fighting aging.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-training-plan-2\/\">Click here for Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s Beginner Cyclist Training Plan: Phase 2 \u2013 Interval Training.<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">THE NEXT STEP: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-plan-phase-3\/\">Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s Beginner Cyclist Training Plan: Phase 3 \u2013 Getting Ready for Your First Bike Race<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Phase 3 of the Average Joe Cyclist Beginner Cyclist Training Plan <\/strong>shows you how to kick your bike training up a notch. The aim is to increase the demands on your body and keep getting fitter and faster. Phase 3 presents you with a choice of three different methods to up your training level. Once you are into this phase, you will no longer be a beginner cyclist. Not by a long way! Instead, you will be well on your way to your first bike race.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">For Plus Size Cyclists: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/\">A Complete Guide for Fat Cyclists<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29554\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29554\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29554\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=29554\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fat-cyclist-on-haibike-joe.jpg?fit=750%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,585\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fat cyclist on haibike &#8211; joe\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;You don&#8217;t have to be slim to start getting the health benefits of cycling&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fat-cyclist-on-haibike-joe.jpg?fit=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fat-cyclist-on-haibike-joe.jpg?fit=750%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29554 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fat-cyclist-on-haibike-joe.jpg\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. Extra weight should NOT stop you from getting on a bike to have fun and get fitter!\" width=\"750\" height=\"585\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29554\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29554\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=29554\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fat-cyclist-on-haibike-joe.jpg?fit=750%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,585\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fat cyclist on haibike &#8211; joe\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;You don&#8217;t have to be slim to start getting the health benefits of cycling&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fat-cyclist-on-haibike-joe.jpg?fit=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fat-cyclist-on-haibike-joe.jpg?fit=750%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29554 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fat-cyclist-on-haibike-joe.jpg?resize=750%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. Extra weight should NOT stop you from getting on a bike to have fun and get fitter!\" width=\"750\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fat-cyclist-on-haibike-joe.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fat-cyclist-on-haibike-joe.jpg?resize=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fat-cyclist-on-haibike-joe.jpg?resize=250%2C195&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/fat-cyclist-on-haibike-joe.jpg?resize=320%2C250&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Extra weight should NOT stop you from getting on a bike to have fun and get fitter! <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/\">Click here for our guide for fat cyclists<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This one is an ideal cycling training plan if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You carry extra weight, and want to get fitter with cycling (which is an excellent low-impact exercise that will put less strain on your knees than walking or running).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many people (myself included) spend most of their lives being fat, and this may be healthier than a weight that yo-yos up and down \u2013 especially if we get regular exercise, such as cycling. Nonetheless, many fat cyclists experience discrimination, and that is just plain wrong. <strong>Everyone has the right to ride a bike<\/strong>; and fat cyclists should not feel pressured to lose weight, or be made to feel that we don\u2019t belong on the bike path.<\/p>\n<p>That said, there are some extra challenges for us plus-sized cyclists, such as finding an appropriate bike and clothing. This post is about how to deal with those challenges, so you can enjoy cycling, regardless of what your scale has to say.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/\">Click here for our Guide for Fat Cyclists<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to Prevent Cycling Knee and Hip Pain \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-to-stretching-for-cyclists\/\">Complete Guide to Stretching for Cyclists<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15168\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15168\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-to-stretching-for-cyclists\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15168\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15168\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?fit=400%2C599&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,599\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-6(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Click here for our complete guide to stretching!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?fit=400%2C599&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15168 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. Click here for our complete guide to stretching! Complete bike training plan\" width=\"400\" height=\"599\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15168\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15168\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15168\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?fit=400%2C599&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,599\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-6(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Click here for our complete guide to stretching!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?fit=400%2C599&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15168 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?resize=400%2C599&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. Click here for our complete guide to stretching! Complete bike training plan\" width=\"400\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?resize=300%2C449&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?resize=240%2C360&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?resize=307%2C460&amp;ssl=1 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-to-stretching-for-cyclists\/\"><strong>Click here for our complete guide to stretching!<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you start cycling, it is very possible that your fitness goals will be slowed down by cycling knee pain. <strong>This selection of stretches will help<\/strong> you prevent cycling knee pain. It also has some basic exercises, if you want to be even more proactive!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don&#8217;t Let Knee Pain Stop You: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/miraculous-cheap-cure-cycling-knee-pain-2\/\">How to Cure Cycling Knee Pain with a Miraculous, Cheap Cure<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30126\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30126\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/miraculous-cheap-cure-cycling-knee-pain-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30126\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=30126\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycling-knee-pain.jpg?fit=750%2C575&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,575\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cycling-knee-pain\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycling-knee-pain.jpg?fit=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycling-knee-pain.jpg?fit=750%2C575&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-30126 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycling-knee-pain.jpg\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. Check out my cure for cycling knee pain!\" width=\"750\" height=\"575\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30126\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=30126\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycling-knee-pain.jpg?fit=750%2C575&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,575\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cycling-knee-pain\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycling-knee-pain.jpg?fit=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycling-knee-pain.jpg?fit=750%2C575&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-30126 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycling-knee-pain.jpg?resize=750%2C575&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. Check out my cure for cycling knee pain!\" width=\"750\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycling-knee-pain.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycling-knee-pain.jpg?resize=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycling-knee-pain.jpg?resize=250%2C192&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycling-knee-pain.jpg?resize=320%2C245&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/miraculous-cheap-cure-cycling-knee-pain-2\/\">Check out my cure for cycling knee pain!<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have already developed cycling knee pain, this post could help you. It has helped thousands of other people. In fact, it still helps me out from time to time, when I overdo things, and forget to stretch. The post includes a video with three exercises for cycling knee pain.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/exercise-is-miracle-cure\/\">E<\/a>xtra Motivation: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/exercise-is-miracle-cure\/\">Cycling as a Miracle Health Cure<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27471\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/exercise-is-miracle-cure\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27471\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2-women-on-bikes-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2-women-on-bikes 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;We simply did not evolve to sit in front of a computer all day. No wonder exercise is such a mood lifter, when we actually get out and do it&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27471 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. We simply did not evolve to sit in front of a computer all day. No wonder exercise is such a mood lifter, and so good for our health! Find out how cycling will protect you against a range of deadly or debilitating diseases ...\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27471\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2-women-on-bikes-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2-women-on-bikes 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;We simply did not evolve to sit in front of a computer all day. No wonder exercise is such a mood lifter, when we actually get out and do it&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27471 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. We simply did not evolve to sit in front of a computer all day. No wonder exercise is such a mood lifter, and so good for our health! Find out how cycling will protect you against a range of deadly or debilitating diseases ...\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-women-on-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> We simply did not evolve to sit in front of a computer all day. No wonder exercise is such a mood lifter, and so good for our health! <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/exercise-is-miracle-cure\/\">Find out how cycling will protect you against a range of deadly or debilitating diseases &#8230;<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In case you need some extra inspiration to get started with your fitness training goals, read this post! Many people think that the main health benefit of exercise such as cycling is weight loss. Sure, exercise helps with weight loss, obviously \u2013 but weight loss is not the <strong>main<\/strong> reason why you should exercise.<\/p>\n<p>The main health benefit of exercise is that exercise will <strong>dramatically improve your health throughout your life<\/strong>. In fact, exercise has so many health benefits that the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AMRC) declared recently that <strong>exercise is a \u201cmiracle cure.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/exercise-is-miracle-cure\/\">Read this post<\/a><\/strong> to see some of the amazing health benefits that cycling could bring to your life. The post includes an inspirational video about Phil, who started off being morbidly obese, and literally saved his own life with cycling.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Video: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/video-3-hip-stretches-cure-cycling-hip-pain\/\">How to Cure Cycling Hip Pain<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25975\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/video-3-hip-stretches-cure-cycling-hip-pain\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25975\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/saqib-at-end\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"saqib at end\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Saqib demonstrates 3 stretches to cure cycling hip pain&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-25975 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. Saqib demonstrates 3 stretches to cure cycling hip pain\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25975\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/saqib-at-end\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"saqib at end\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Saqib demonstrates 3 stretches to cure cycling hip pain&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-25975 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. Saqib demonstrates 3 stretches to cure cycling hip pain\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/saqib-at-end.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/video-3-hip-stretches-cure-cycling-hip-pain\/\">Our Video shows 3 stretches to cure cycling hip pain!<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This popular video shows you how to quickly and efficiently cure hip pain associated with cycling. This is a common complaint among cyclists, but most people can keep it under control with a few simple hip stretches.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29793\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29793\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29793\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycle-cause-2018-2019\/cycle-for-the-cause-during-the-ride-11\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg?fit=750%2C509&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,509\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cycle for the Cause during the ride 11\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg?fit=300%2C204&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg?fit=750%2C509&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29793 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. I hope one of these cycling training plans helps you to feel like a superhero! Photograph by Inspired Storytellers\" width=\"750\" height=\"509\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29793\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycle-cause-2018-2019\/cycle-for-the-cause-during-the-ride-11\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg?fit=750%2C509&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,509\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cycle for the Cause during the ride 11\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg?fit=300%2C204&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg?fit=750%2C509&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29793 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg?resize=750%2C509&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Our Most Popular Cycling Training Plans. I hope one of these cycling training plans helps you to feel like a superhero! Photograph by Inspired Storytellers\" width=\"750\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg?resize=300%2C204&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg?resize=150%2C102&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg?resize=250%2C170&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Cycle-for-the-Cause-during-the-ride-11.jpg?resize=320%2C217&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> I hope one of these cycling training plans helps you to feel like a superhero! 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