Reddit reviews The Cyclist's Training Bible

What are you training for? Are you considering racing? Either way, this book is truly my bible, I've built my training schedules for the last two years off of it. It'll tell you everything you need to know about bike training.

http://www.amazon.com/Cyclists-Training-Bible-Joe-Friel/dp/1931382212

Get a bike, use platform pedals, and keep your cadence above 70 rpm.

If you have access to a gym, the standard rehab exercise seems to leg extensions, which will also strengthen your quads, something you will use quite a bit on the bike.

If you can borrow or leaf through The Bible, you'll find quite a bit.

If you're up for it, squats and deadlifts will hit all the muscles you need.

I'd definitely talk to a physical therapist or trainer about setting up a strength program so you don't over do it and reinjure the knee, though.

At 230 lbs you are still a bit large for a even for a track cyclist.



Drinking coffee before rides and drinking water with nuun tablets may help you maintain a large mileage at a caloric deficit.



Personally, I have great difficulty maintaining in my lower body strength while cycling (400-500 miles per week).


I would recommend getting The Cyclist's Training Bible by Joe Friel. He does a great job of describing periodization and how to incorporate strength training into your program.