Pedal Primer

Training & Fitness

Build the engine that carries you farther. These guides cover increasing your distance week by week without burning out, pacing and fuelling your first long ride, drinking and eating on the bike, and recovering between rides so you keep improving. We also cover easy ways to stay consistent when life and weather get in the way, including short indoor or trainer sessions, and how to read the difference between healthy fatigue and pushing too hard.

Training & Fitness

4 guides

Training & Fitness

How Often Should You Ride as a Beginner?

New to cycling? Here's how many days a week to ride, when to rest, and how to build a beginner schedule that actually sticks.

August 13, 2026

Training & Fitness

What to Eat and Drink on a Bike Ride

A beginner's guide to cycling nutrition: what to eat before, during, and after rides, plus simple hydration tips.

July 30, 2026

Training & Fitness

How to Ride Your First 20 Miles

Ready for your first long bike ride? Here's how to train for 20 miles, pace yourself, fuel right, and finish strong.

July 16, 2026

Training & Fitness

How to Build Cycling Endurance From Scratch

Learn how to build cycling endurance as a beginner with progressive training, smart pacing, and nutrition tips that actually work.

July 2, 2026

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