The road cycling race season is about to begin, and in some countries, they have already started. So today, I will show you some highly effective techniques to help you perform better in the first race. In the bottom of this article you’ll find 4 Pre-season Bike Training Sessions One of the most common arguments […]
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Are you looking to boost your anaerobic performance? If so, then you should try race-winning intervals. These workouts are a great way to improve your speed and power, which can help you win races. In this article, we’ll discuss what race-winning intervals are, and how to perform them correctly. Let’s get started! Race-Winning Intervals –
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Interval training is often mentioned as the key to successful cycling training. Therefore, interval training is a cornerstone in all my training programs, and I believe it is the most time-effective way to achieve great results. There are a few things that you can do to make sure that your interval training is as effective
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IT SOUNDS pretty straightforward. You, your bike, and the clock, riding in splendid isolation as quickly as you can, away from the rough and tumble of the peloton. In theory, a time trial should be a simple test of your ability to ride your bike as fast as possible over a set distance. But if
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The New Year has arrived, and this is the perfect time to set new goals and targets. So why don’t you challenge yourself to improve your overall cycling skills and performance? Here are ten failsafe ways to boost your performance in 2011. 1 – Take responsibility for your own training Take the bull by the
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The essential physiological skill in most cycling events is threshold power. You are likely to be a successful rider if you can generate many Watts at your threshold power. Sprinters, climbers, and time trial experts need a great threshold power. A good performance at threshold power is compulsory for winning a cycling race. Even if
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In the last couple of weeks, I have covered the importance of VO2 max intervals. Even though VO2 max is an essential physiological skill, threshold power is even more crucial. The total power output at your threshold power is often a lot more critical than the absolute number at VO2 max. That also explains why
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One of the most critical factors for your success is motivation. There is no limit to what you can achieve when you are motivated. I know that many of you like to do training races or criteriums midweek. Today we will use such races to help you achieve a higher VO2 max. If for some
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Would it be better to do an extra interval if you had the legs for it? One of the most challenging questions to answer is when is the right time to stop doing intervals. More intervals will usually inspire your body to grow stronger. So, if you can maintain the correct intensity for an extra
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Welcome to the 2nd day of the VO2 Max Booster Program. Yesterday I told you to perform a 1hour workout, including a VO2 max test. Doing a physical test at the beginning of a new training program is a great way to get a picture of your current physical status. When you use physical tests
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