Why Getting Off the Bike [Gasp!] Can Help Your Riding

The benefits of cross-training with walking, running, skiing, team sports and more
As a cyclist with a limited amount of time for training, you might find the idea of cross-training hard to rationalize. You love riding. Your goals are bike-based. So why would you spend time and money doing something else? If you live in an urban area, doing a sport such as nordic skiing requires hours in the car and costs hundreds of dollars. Conversely, smart trainers have improved greatly during the past few years, making indoor training more fun and realistic. Cross-training seems like . . .