http://www.training4cyclists.com/races-are-not-always-the-best-training/ Cycling Training Tips Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:16:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.training4cyclists.com/races-are-not-always-the-best-training/comment-page-1/#comment-91275 Rikk Taft Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:39:10 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/archives/4#comment-91275 I really liked this article. I never looked at it in this light. I would have argued the point the a race was the best training you can do. I like your point about that fact that you do push hard in the race but are you working on what is going to make you a stronger rider long term. I have never thought of a power meter but I'm looking now. I really liked this article. I never looked at it in this light. I would have argued the point the a race was the best training you can do. I like your point about that fact that you do push hard in the race but are you working on what is going to make you a stronger rider long term. I have never thought of a power meter but I’m looking now.

]]> http://www.training4cyclists.com/races-are-not-always-the-best-training/comment-page-1/#comment-91237 Michael I Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:57:44 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/archives/4#comment-91237 Great post.. I've used powertap in competition several times, which showed me my own weaknesses and strengths. I could also read how races are run. This basis determines how I train and what tactics should be. I never use a race to get in better shape, never. If I did this I could conclude that my training was not effective enough ....? You save a lot of trainingtime if you for example train your CP1-CP3 "at home" instead of acquiring these skills in competition. Don't forget that, when you enter a competition, you're there to win,,, not train. If so, you're not prepared. This post and the last post "The forgotten way ...." are very essential. Train your strenghts, and enter when prepared. In the past, I loved the idea of entering a mass start race, and win the sprint - but my powermeter told me otherwise, so now I focus much more on the TT - and with succes. If you're not sure of your strenghts end weakness, then buy a powermeter :) It's so effective! Great post..
I’ve used powertap in competition several times, which showed me my own weaknesses and strengths. I could also read how races are run. This basis determines how I train and what tactics should be. I never use a race to get in better shape, never. If I did this I could conclude that my training was not effective enough ….? You save a lot of trainingtime if you for example train your CP1-CP3 “at home” instead of acquiring these skills in competition. Don’t forget that, when you enter a competition, you’re there to win,,, not train. If so, you’re not prepared. This post and the last post “The forgotten way ….” are very essential. Train your strenghts, and enter when prepared. In the past, I loved the idea of entering a mass start race, and win the sprint – but my powermeter told me otherwise, so now I focus much more on the TT – and with succes. If you’re not sure of your strenghts end weakness, then buy a powermeter It’s so effective!

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