My 2006 season will be made up from 10, 25, and a few 50 mile time trials, I might even do a '100' later in the season.
I have been prescribed low intensity base training on the bike, and gym work on the upper body only, plus some 'concept 2' rowing machine work between now and new year.
I have read so much negative stuff about gym work being of any benefit to cycling that I am now unsure whether to continue with it. It would certainly save me some money if I did!
My other questioning is to do with low intensity base training;
If I structure small amounts of high-intensity cycle training throughout the winter months, with plenty of recovery and base training, will this not keep my cardiovascular system conditioned, and more prepared for when I start to do more high intensity work in the new year?
The idea of doing only <140bpm (max HR= 184bpm) till January gives me the feeling that my HR will take a shock when I start doing nasty high-intensity intervals in the new year.
I am very determined to optimise my training so that I can make some noticeable improvements next season, so I will appreciate any advice.
Present level TT's:
10: 23.30.
25: 1.01.59.
50: 2.19.30.
100: ?
I have been prescribed low intensity base training on the bike, and gym work on the upper body only, plus some 'concept 2' rowing machine work between now and new year.
I have read so much negative stuff about gym work being of any benefit to cycling that I am now unsure whether to continue with it. It would certainly save me some money if I did!
My other questioning is to do with low intensity base training;
If I structure small amounts of high-intensity cycle training throughout the winter months, with plenty of recovery and base training, will this not keep my cardiovascular system conditioned, and more prepared for when I start to do more high intensity work in the new year?
The idea of doing only <140bpm (max HR= 184bpm) till January gives me the feeling that my HR will take a shock when I start doing nasty high-intensity intervals in the new year.
I am very determined to optimise my training so that I can make some noticeable improvements next season, so I will appreciate any advice.
Present level TT's:
10: 23.30.
25: 1.01.59.
50: 2.19.30.
100: ?