Re: Winter Traininig

[ValleyMan]

Details of Nick’s proposed programme for the Winter Training:

The sessions would be structured towards a typical cycling season, so Oct to Dec is usually a recovery period, so its a good time to work on improving technique and efficiency, such as gear changing, out of the saddle riding, pedalling efficiency, eliminating upper body movement etc. We will do some low intensity, base endurance training, some core strength work (floor exercises) and also try and perfect our position on the bike.

Jan to Feb would be similar but introducing some intensity to the sessions (the puddle under Andrews bike will get bigger). March and April would be fairly high intensity training, focusing on muscular strength and speed (flood alert!).

That’s the plan, but at the end of the day people can take the sessions as hard or as easy as they want and still get something out of it. As long as they are happy, that’s the main thing.

During the sessions I can also provide some ad-hoc training advice and answer any questions raised. The downside is that you will have to put up with my eclectic taste in music (some say shite, but I think that’s a little unfair) and also endless tales of ‘when I was going up the Galibier…………..’!!!!

So we can get an idea of numbers, please could you post here if you are intending to come along and if you will require a Turbo. Don’t forget the special offer if you book all 11 weeks to Xmas in advance.

Remember, this is open to everyone so please tell friends, colleagues etc.