First some background...I am 30 years old and live in Australia. I have been actively involved in endurance sports over the past six or so years on and off (for varying reasons) which include triathlon (did a 11 hr ironman in 2006), running and cycling for a season. I would rate my aerobic condition as good and can currently ride solo for three or so hours without any bother. A recent ankle injury due to running has seen me back on the bike with renewed vigour and a desire to compete.
Living in Australia our road season coincides with the Northern Hemisphere in terms of a racing calendar e.g. racing from April through to October. The difference being is that it is currently summer so I am able to enjoy long, sunny days. I have been an avid watcher of different topics in this forum and have cobbled together a bit of information based on a few books that I have purchased (Dave Morris's Performance Cycling and Greg Lemond's book).
I think that the block style of training will suit my goals and time availability. I will be relocating to a new job in late January which will see my training time shift from mornings to afternoons. This is fine for now but once Autumn (or Fall) and Winter roll around I will be consigned to the trainer. I don't own a power meter at this stage but am intending on getting on.
I am looking to construct a plan that will see me riding strong in club races starting in April - May (usually 45 to 60 kms long) with a view to racing some open's later in the year October - November. My thoughts for this point in time (let's call it "base" for the sake of convenience) would be as follows:
Monday - Off
Tuesday - Sprint Intervals
Wednesday - AT / SST Intervals
Thursday - Endurance Ride (upto 2 hrs)
Friday - Easy/Off
Saturday - Group ride of varying pace and length (between 1 1/2 and 3 hrs)
Sunday - Group ride (2 1/2 to 4 hrs)
Questions: Starting out with SST intervals in the early base I interpret is a good thing. How would I structure and progress these intervals?
Would it be an idea to cut back on one of the weekend group rides?
Training SST without a power meter?
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
Living in Australia our road season coincides with the Northern Hemisphere in terms of a racing calendar e.g. racing from April through to October. The difference being is that it is currently summer so I am able to enjoy long, sunny days. I have been an avid watcher of different topics in this forum and have cobbled together a bit of information based on a few books that I have purchased (Dave Morris's Performance Cycling and Greg Lemond's book).
I think that the block style of training will suit my goals and time availability. I will be relocating to a new job in late January which will see my training time shift from mornings to afternoons. This is fine for now but once Autumn (or Fall) and Winter roll around I will be consigned to the trainer. I don't own a power meter at this stage but am intending on getting on.
I am looking to construct a plan that will see me riding strong in club races starting in April - May (usually 45 to 60 kms long) with a view to racing some open's later in the year October - November. My thoughts for this point in time (let's call it "base" for the sake of convenience) would be as follows:
Monday - Off
Tuesday - Sprint Intervals
Wednesday - AT / SST Intervals
Thursday - Endurance Ride (upto 2 hrs)
Friday - Easy/Off
Saturday - Group ride of varying pace and length (between 1 1/2 and 3 hrs)
Sunday - Group ride (2 1/2 to 4 hrs)
Questions: Starting out with SST intervals in the early base I interpret is a good thing. How would I structure and progress these intervals?
Would it be an idea to cut back on one of the weekend group rides?
Training SST without a power meter?
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
