I Stopped Cycling In The Rain - It Was The Best Thing I Did

Alex Paton LOVES cycling—but he absolutely hates riding in the rain. So how does he keep training and improving his fitness, even in the UK, where it always seems to rain? ☔🚴‍♂️ In this video, he shares his top tips on staying dry while still getting faster!

⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 I hate cycling in the rain!
00:37 I'm still able to keep fit. How?!
01:28 Alex's training secrets 🤫
02:04 Benefits of riding indoors
03:49 Training specificity when indoor cycling
04:54 Drawbacks to cycling virtually & indoors
06:28 Importance of feeling happy on the bike

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