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How should I train in the winter? I want to “peek” this August but what should I be doing now, in Feb-and April? Can someone point me in the right direction (websites, etc.) in terms of training? My current mentality is that every mile during the winter puts me ahead of where I was last year. However, it seems I should be doing more than base work.
My deal: In April it will be my first solid year of "serious" training or at least hard training for me. This is my first winter of cycling, mostly on an indoor trainer 4x per week for about 100 mpw. Over the summer, I was at about 160 or less. I surprised myself by getting into the top 10 on many of the local segments (KOM on a couple and top 5 on most) so I’ve decided to focus on sprints and middle distance (sub 10 mile distances). It is unlikely that I will ever race. I was a serious distance runner 25 years ago but now cycling is a new sport that I can enjoy (a bit like running) and use to challenge myself. That and snipe segments from the shadows!
Been doing all this on a steel Surley Long Haul Trucker. Looking at a carbon Specialized Robaix. My wife gave me permission! Also, I have young children, a full time job, and other stuff to do so I can't just ride 300 miles per week and stay married. And yes, I want to stay married.
Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.
How should I train in the winter? I want to “peek” this August but what should I be doing now, in Feb-and April? Can someone point me in the right direction (websites, etc.) in terms of training? My current mentality is that every mile during the winter puts me ahead of where I was last year. However, it seems I should be doing more than base work.
My deal: In April it will be my first solid year of "serious" training or at least hard training for me. This is my first winter of cycling, mostly on an indoor trainer 4x per week for about 100 mpw. Over the summer, I was at about 160 or less. I surprised myself by getting into the top 10 on many of the local segments (KOM on a couple and top 5 on most) so I’ve decided to focus on sprints and middle distance (sub 10 mile distances). It is unlikely that I will ever race. I was a serious distance runner 25 years ago but now cycling is a new sport that I can enjoy (a bit like running) and use to challenge myself. That and snipe segments from the shadows!
Been doing all this on a steel Surley Long Haul Trucker. Looking at a carbon Specialized Robaix. My wife gave me permission! Also, I have young children, a full time job, and other stuff to do so I can't just ride 300 miles per week and stay married. And yes, I want to stay married.
Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.