Hello All,
I am new to cycling and plan to try a couple 150 - 250 KM fast rides by the end of this summer. Presently doing all my training on an indoor trainer (3-6 hours a week). Since I am relatively new to this sport I really do not know very much about cycle training. I try to vary my workouts to keep boredom at bay. But I really do not know if I should be doing other workouts to be able to complete my goal rides.
At the moment I have two main workouts:
10 min warm up
Spin for 60 Minutes (~90 rpm) (~135-150 BPM)
5-10 Min Cool Down
or
10 min warm up (~90rpm)
5 Min Largest gear - Medium resistance (~80-90 RPM) (~160 -165 BPM)
5 Min Drop to small front Sprocket - Medium Resistance (~90-100 RPM) (~140-150 BPM)
I will repeat this 5 times then a 5 - 10 Min Cool down.
My Max Heart Rate is 188.
My questions are: Am I gaining very much from these workouts that will help me acheive my goals?
Also I want to work on my pedaling style. What drills can I try on the indoor trainer to give me a smooth pedal stroke?
I would appreciate any advise thank you very much for your time.
Stuck
I am new to cycling and plan to try a couple 150 - 250 KM fast rides by the end of this summer. Presently doing all my training on an indoor trainer (3-6 hours a week). Since I am relatively new to this sport I really do not know very much about cycle training. I try to vary my workouts to keep boredom at bay. But I really do not know if I should be doing other workouts to be able to complete my goal rides.
At the moment I have two main workouts:
10 min warm up
Spin for 60 Minutes (~90 rpm) (~135-150 BPM)
5-10 Min Cool Down
or
10 min warm up (~90rpm)
5 Min Largest gear - Medium resistance (~80-90 RPM) (~160 -165 BPM)
5 Min Drop to small front Sprocket - Medium Resistance (~90-100 RPM) (~140-150 BPM)
I will repeat this 5 times then a 5 - 10 Min Cool down.
My Max Heart Rate is 188.
My questions are: Am I gaining very much from these workouts that will help me acheive my goals?
Also I want to work on my pedaling style. What drills can I try on the indoor trainer to give me a smooth pedal stroke?
I would appreciate any advise thank you very much for your time.
Stuck