Hey all,
I'm looking to start adding a few interval sessions to my training next week. But I'm not sure what type will work best: 2x20min or 4x5min- both seem to be the staple workout recommended on these boards. Currently I'm just doing steady rides, covering 200-300km/week. Generally flat to rolling terrain
My aim with this training is not too specific at the moment. I would like to be able to cycle faster for longer so I feel confident joining some of the faster bunches. I would like to be able to time trial faster. I want to be strong enough so that when I start racing a breakaway is an option. I don't have any specific goals or targets, but there is a 60km (37mi) road race at the end of October which I want to be competitive at.
At the moment I am not very fast on the bike. A 30min test a few months back I travlelled 17km (10.5mi) for an average speed of 32km/h (19mph). I was hampered by muscle soreness (tightness, not burning) and so could probably do better, but I'm not a strong time triallist at the moment by any stretch. Would like to be though!
Would be very grateful for any advice you can offer
I'm looking to start adding a few interval sessions to my training next week. But I'm not sure what type will work best: 2x20min or 4x5min- both seem to be the staple workout recommended on these boards. Currently I'm just doing steady rides, covering 200-300km/week. Generally flat to rolling terrain
My aim with this training is not too specific at the moment. I would like to be able to cycle faster for longer so I feel confident joining some of the faster bunches. I would like to be able to time trial faster. I want to be strong enough so that when I start racing a breakaway is an option. I don't have any specific goals or targets, but there is a 60km (37mi) road race at the end of October which I want to be competitive at.
At the moment I am not very fast on the bike. A 30min test a few months back I travlelled 17km (10.5mi) for an average speed of 32km/h (19mph). I was hampered by muscle soreness (tightness, not burning) and so could probably do better, but I'm not a strong time triallist at the moment by any stretch. Would like to be though!
Would be very grateful for any advice you can offer