Improve Your Cycling While Cross-Training with These 7 Sports

We all know that cycling is the best sport out there, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t dozens of good reasons to mix it up with a few others. Not only can cross-training flat-out make you a better cyclist through core support and enhanced focus, but it can also help your body in tons of ways cycling can’t—like building up bone density and strengthening underused muscle groups.

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So whether you’re recovering from an injury, giving your body a break, or just finding a way to stay fit when you’re temporarily without a bike, diversifying your interests is a great way to keep things interesting and your body bike-ready.

Here are seven of our favorite sports for cross-training—and what they can do for your ride.