#117 A Beginner's Guide to Cycling for Runners

Cycling is one of the best ways for runners to maintain fitness while unable to run or to cross-train while fit, but the barrier of entry can often seem high. What kind of bike do you need? What about pedals and shoes? How do you translate running training to the bike? Our resident cyclist Andrea Myers sits down with recent bike convert and DOR Contributor Megan Flynn to give you the basics to biking. They answer a multitude of questions spanning from equipment to workouts to fueling. If you've ever wanted to get into cycling, this is the place to start.

The Subjective: what's your favorite way to cross-train?

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
7:32 - The benefits of cycling for runners
12:49 - How to get started cycling
20:41 - The importance of a good local bike shop
23:23 - Flat vs. clip pedals
28:14 - Cycling shoes
35:58 - Finding great routes to ride
40:48 - Cycling trainings tips for beginners
50:43 - More tips for new cyclists
57:14 - Dressing for cycling vs. running
59:28 - Fueling on the ride
1:02:35 - Getting a good bike fit
1:05:01 - Wrap-up