Building aerobic capacity is essential for most competitive cyclists since anaerobic threshold power (also known as lactate threshold or critical power) is the best single predictor of performance in road cycling races. What can you do to increase your threshold power without spending more time on your training sessions? The answer is interval training. Probably […]
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Basic Cycling Training Plans Do you have a cycling training plan? If not, here are some of my best example training plans to get you started. Whether you’re looking to increase your speed or endurance, there is a plan for you. And if you’re new to cycling, these training plans will help prepare you for
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In the last couple of weeks, I have covered the importance of VO2 max intervals. Even though VO2 max is an essential physiological skill, threshold power is even more crucial. The total power output at your threshold power is often a lot more critical than the absolute number at VO2 max. That also explains why
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For a cyclist, a solid aerobic engine is essential. When you go for a ride, you stimulate your aerobic system, but stimulation depends on the intensity. Therefore, trained cyclists need a greater absolute and relative workload to improve the VO2 max. Thus, if you are an experienced rider, doing hard intervals or races is necessary
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