For many sporting enthusiasts, the unpredictable spring weather may create a time for running, indoor strength workouts and cross-training, while cycling, aside from the occasional stationary bike session, often takes a bit of a back seat. Perhaps your bicycle has been relegated to the garage, waiting for better days and better weather. It may even have been years since you’ve even thought of getting on a bicycle, let alone sat on one. But what if we told you that in eight short weeks, just as the summer gets into blazing swing, you could go from couch to 50K, and be freewheeling your way to your first long-distance ride? Cycling is hard to beat on a hot summer’s day, with the sunshine warming your back and the
