Cycling work-outs: We've just begun another year and there's no time like the present to try some new forms of training. Here's a guide to five new routines that you may like to try in the weeks and months ahead.
Five cycling work-outs to get in real shape
We’re into the New Year and no doubt lots of you will have plans to make 2018 a successful one on the bike.
Whether that’s top end racing goals, riding sportives or simply getting in better shape; now is a great time to start.
The lads over at Global Cycling Network have put together this clip of five cycling work-outs for 2018.
They’re all done on the open road and will help you vary your training.
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These cycling work-outs should get you interested while helping you towards your cycling goals.
The five cycling work-outs focus on:
- Cadence – to be able to better respond to attacks and never get caught in the wrong gear.
- Standing efforts – all about climbing out of the saddle; up to flat out efforts.
- Race-winning intervals – six 3:40 intervals; going flat out with a sprint.
- Hour of Power – Setting a near flat-out effort with 10-second hard efforts.
- The long ride – Aimed at increasing mental strength and readying you body for longer events.
As with any new forms of training; a 'gently does it' approach is best. This is especially so when trying new training routines of the first time.
These work-outs could be done by those training alone or with others. But if you are going to trying these with a training companion, don't get drawn into a race.
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