What does winter mean to you as a serious cyclist? Curling up on the couch to watch TV? Hibernating until the season springs into life again? Or do you view it as the perfect platform to start preparing for next season? Yes, winter is the time to enjoy a break, have fun and allow your […]
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There has been debate on this topic for as long as I can remember. There are arguments on why you should and why you shouldn’t strength train, but even though scientists and top coaches have spent time on this topic for years, there is still no agreement on the most optimal winter training for a
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It’s a good question to ask yourself BEFORE you ride a bunch of intervals. If you ask that question during your interval session, you will loose focus and reduce your performance in the actual training session.
Thus, if you have decided to do a specific interval training session, then make a short list like: Arguments why I need intervals. If you suffer during the intervals, you can repeat the arguments, but don’t start a new discussion of whether you need intervals or not. That discussion has already been taken. Bump.
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Heart rate monitors have been used by all kind of endurance athletes for the last 20 years. Since there is a strong correlation between oxygen consumption and heart rate, knowing your current heart rate is a great indicator of your current oxygen uptake, thus how hard you work. When you’ve used your monitor a couple of times, you will start to notice that you ride with a low heart rate the pace can be maintained for hours. Riding with a heart rate close to your maximum heart rate can be maintained for a limited time only. This is a very short description of why it can be useful to know your heart rate during bike ride. Read the 5 steps for better heart rate monitor training
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Speed linking – September 2008 Read More »