Interesting perspective, dominick. While I see your point about the specificity of training, I'd like to challenge the notion that cross-training doesn't have its merits. The transfer of skills and fitness between sports, although not direct, can still contribute to overall athletic development.
In the case of speedskating and cycling, both sports require strong lower body power, endurance, and efficient technique. Training in speedskating can potentially enhance these aspects, which could indirectly benefit cycling performance.
However, I do agree that the majority of training should be sport-specific. To clarify, I'm not suggesting that cyclists should replace bike training with speedskating, but rather consider it as a supplementary training method.
What are your thoughts on the potential benefits of cross-training in enhancing overall athletic development, as opposed to strictly sport-specific training?
