fitness training section? cycling specific

[ben16v]

hey what forums techniques etc do people use for cycling specific training?
i`m up to speed on weight training, interval training etc just not used any cycling specific training
any tips welcome!

work at JJB in north wales, full gym, pool, spa`s, steam etc have spin bikes too so if anyone lives near or is up on holiday drop me a line - perfect for relaxing after a ride in the hills

ben

 

[Kestonian]

JJB in Bangor?

 

[Pickle]

hey what forums techniques etc do people use for cycling specific training?
i`m up to speed on weight training, interval training etc just not used any cycling specific training
any tips welcome!

Cycle training is very specific, and depends greatly on what event your going to be doing.

When I used to race, my coach devised my training regime around the events I would be competing in.

So, for example, distance training for road races and 25 mile TT's, and interval training for track sprinting, kilo etc.

 

[Kestonian]

I bought Performance Cycling by Dave Morris after a recommendation from a friend. It's a good read, especially if you're interested in the physiology side (if you're not then it probably goes into too much detail)

http://www.amazon.com/Performance-Cycling-Training-Power-Endurance/dp/0071410910

 

[ben16v]

JJB in Bangor?

yes mate - you been there?

 

[ben16v]

I bought Performance Cycling by Dave Morris after a recommendation from a friend. It's a good read, especially if you're interested in the physiology side (if you're not then it probably goes into too much detail)

http://www.amazon.com/Performance-Cycling-Training-Power-Endurance/dp/0071410910

cool i`ll have a look, got a degree in sport science so will get the physioloogy side

 

[Kestonian]

JJB in Bangor?

yes mate - you been there?

Yes, but not for a while. Mrs Kestonian lived up there for a while.

Do you know Carol (Mead I think, although she got married recently) - I think she still works there. Say hello from me if you do

Woody

 

[psyclone1976]

Hi, this is a great book, I studied sports science with Dr Auriel Forrester and have read many books on cycle training but this book has been one that I have kept and keep referring too.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Base-Building-C ... 193138293X

 

[ben16v]

JJB in Bangor?

yes mate - you been there?

Yes, but not for a while. Mrs Kestonian lived up there for a while.

Do you know Carol (Mead I think, although she got married recently) - I think she still works there. Say hello from me if you do

Woody

yeah mate been there since it opened would`ve met ya! small world

 

[Augustus]

There's a book called

'The cyclist's training bible'

by Joe Friel


very good and worth buying.