Here are coaching tips on riding faster.
This 60 minute workout is designed to sharpen your climbing skills. With the XTERRA World Championships coming up for some of us, this week’s 60 minute training session focuses on working your maximum climbing power. You can do it on the trainer or use a short hill that allows you to climb for a minimum of …
Bike Training 60 Minute Workout: Four Minute Hills Read More »
I was the substitute spin class teacher last night at Procity Cycles as Mike Neill is in California pedalling his little booty off in Los Angeles. Since I have a strong bias towards triathlon, I decided to give the class a fun session that also challenged the triathletes with some specific skills. I heard more …
I have not been able to attend some of the races I have planned this spring, for various reasons, so I decided to create a local “race”. I felt that I needed to ride my new mountain bike at race pace and no matter how strongly you adhere to the intention of riding at race …
A long time ago (2007) I went down to take part in some physiological testing during a training camp in Temecula, California. As part of Powertap training camp, Alan Lim conducted step tests to determine lactate threshold for all the campers. I normally do four of these tests per year, with one in the early …
Cadence work mostly increases your heart rate through leg speed and builds speed endurance but not necessarily leg strength. Our next workout will focus on building leg strength. Doing both the cadence work and this on-the-bike strength work together is a great idea, since they will complement each other. If you are doing long rides …
Coach Mel: Sport Specific Technique and Strength Part II Read More »
Now that January is in full swing, it is time to start thinking about a bit more sport-specificity. However, for most of us, the weather is, if not worse, not much better than the past couple months. During the winter, sports that are more winter-enjoyable can fill our activity plate, but since the season sneaks …
Coach Mel: Sport Specific Technique and Strength Part I Read More »
Okay, the mystery of a fast bike split has just been solved by me? train specific!!! Well, knowing that sounds really lame, the solution really is that simple. Just because you consider yourself a strong cyclist does not mean you will blaze the bike split at any triathlon. How many incredible roadies never quite made …
