When athletes say "I don't have many options for cross training", I tell them they aren't thinking hard enough. This is a list of many, but by no means all of the options out there that may help you take a break from the bike, stay fit, prevent future injuries, correct imbalances and provide the first layer in the foundation for a successful next season.

The sad truth is that many good cyclists are not very good all around athletes. We are able to do one thing really well but little of anything else. Yet if we can ride a 100 miles without any problems but can't bring groceries in from the car without injury, we might be heading for disaster. Taking a step back and learning to become a more versatile athlete will help set the foundation for a successful winter and ultimately a better next season.