The mounting biking race season is winding down and many of you may be looking for ways to take your performance to a new level next season. If you have been considering weight training then you should check out this article at Bodybuilding.com.
They have two example workouts posted which should get just about anyone on the right track in the off season. These workouts are tailored for the biker not the bodybuilder, and they appear to be very well rounded overall. In addition to a good workout routine they have included some excellent training scheduling:

For competitive riders there is a more defined structure. Depending on where you live and when the riding/racing season commences you should schedule your primary lifting phases between October 1st and the end of February. Usually this is an 8-16 week program designed to increase strength and endurance markedly, usually resembling something similar to the recreational rider’s program seen above. Normally a rider will taper off lifting as they near the season. During the race season riders will lift, on average, once or twice per week. Usually the rest day(s) from riding is used and the total amount of weight moved is low, usually high intensity and low volume in nature. This is to maintain muscle memory and the absolute strength levels that invariably decrease during the competitive season, along with helping to avoid any gross strength deficits in the non-primary muscle groups. A sample program tailored to the competitive in-season cyclist is illustrated below: