jayz Posted April 19, 2011 Share A jogger told me yesterday that when she runs early morning she sees plenty of cyclists out on the roads, whereas when I go for my afternoon ride/commute I only see one or two. Do most people cycle early morning? Is it better to train at certain times of the day rather than other times? I would go in the mornings but I can't get out of bed until about 7:30, though if it's better to train early morning I'll make the effort. What time do you guys normally train at, and for how long (week-days)? i just read an article in the bicycle mag and the experts say early is best as your body has rested and your metab starts at its best. also said u should eat before to get the metab going and also because your blood sugar drops when you have slept so you need the energy. My 2 pennies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EigerSA Posted April 19, 2011 Share i'm going to try some early morning rides and see how it goes, have no idea how the hell i'm going to get up that early though, maybe i'll start by aiming for say 6am and see how that goes. i'm done for the day, so i'm off for a 20kay ride now, enjoy y'all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust Posted April 19, 2011 Share The best time to train is when the time can be made available. You still have to make time to train if you have a day job. I don't like losing sleep in the morning, so I train in the afternoon. I need lots of sleep and go to bed at 21h00. I do however leave for work early so training in the morning makes me loose sleep and there is no way I will go to bed at 19h00 to make up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike xtreme Posted April 19, 2011 Share best time hehe day and night ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ge4orce Posted April 19, 2011 Share I must be the outcast , but I like to train at 3pm. You just need to get your eating right otherwise you will not have energy at that time. But I have to add that we have good roads to train on so I don't mind the traffic. Also you build up a nice tan if you ride at that time and it is not to cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grondpad Posted April 20, 2011 Share After following this topic yesterday, I decided to give the morning training a go. I usually training in the afternoons but with the imminent winter and it being dark at 6 already, training in the mornings might not be such a bad idea. So last night I got everything set up so that it everything is ready to go this morning. The alarm went off at 4:45. I thought screw this and reset the alarm to a more humane hour. I will be sticking to training in the afternoons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted April 20, 2011 Share I must be the outcast , but I like to train at 3pm. get a job, FFS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EigerSA Posted April 20, 2011 Share i decided to try the early morning ride, didn't hear any of the alarms (3 set) and finally rolled out of bed a cup of coffee ago. i'll be sticking to afternoons as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted April 20, 2011 Share i decided to try the early morning ride, didn't hear any of the alarms (3 set) and finally rolled out of bed a cup of coffee ago. i'll be sticking to afternoons as well. lol, I was wondering if you would be out and about this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roer Posted April 21, 2011 Share The hardest part of training early morning is really just getting up and ready. Its actually quite funny watching all the grumpies in the morning who just got up and desperately need a cuppa, whilst knowing you're training is done and dusted. Just get into the habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witkop Posted April 21, 2011 Share I am married with two kids and hold down a day job, so I have given up on the training lark. I now ride whenever I can get the chance to. Mostly on sunday mornings followed by a leisurely brunch, and the org gives me wednesday afternoons occasionally to pump the trails at groenkloof. Also to save money for my son's varisty fees in ten years time, I cycle to work about two to three times a week on my SS commute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ge4orce Posted April 21, 2011 Share get a job, FFS! I should have added that I am a student so I can train at that time.P.S do not worry next year at my job I start working at 06:45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotticus Posted April 29, 2011 Share During the week start at 4.10am, weekends say 5.30am Allows for 2h15 ride during the week and longer weekends. Also helps with sleeping! The biggest factors for me - safety, no traffic, not intefering with family life - young kids etc. During winter is harder - we must have looked like gorillas in the mist this am, but v good lights. Also allows one to train on empty tummy and burn fat... but only try when you used to it. C U on the road early. Hi Tightfitt, You mention Family life, kids bla, bla, bla.What time do you go to bed at night.... I for one struggle. With a 3year old and 4month old it's not easy.So on occasion's I train in the afternoon. And take power naps when I can. So how do you do it? What's your day like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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