Enigma2008
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Ok, I started last Monday, 148 miles this week. All steady endurance stuff. Need to ease into it.
Who's started training for next year?
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DiddlyDodds
Random Resident
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- Littleborough
I don't do that training thing , i prefer calling it "going out for a ride" sometimes i ride fast , sometimes slow.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I'm in training for 2013. (That gives me plenty of time to make excuses for my lack of fitness in 2012! 
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The turbo comes out in December
WychwoodTrev
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- Wychwoods Oxfordshire
I started training for next year and my first test will be a 10 mile TT on new years day 
now at the mo my pb is 29:13 so hoping for a 28 unless its snowing then I might stay at home, Yes I know big girls blouse
I would like to do the Cotswold spring classic in the new year too so need to get some good training miles in for that
Who is doing weights to strenthen core stability ?
now at the mo my pb is 29:13 so hoping for a 28 unless its snowing then I might stay at home, Yes I know big girls blouse
I would like to do the Cotswold spring classic in the new year too so need to get some good training miles in for that
Who is doing weights to strenthen core stability ?
Chipper
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- Beeston, Notts
Last year I started base training in October along with weights. I found it really hard to ride at anything beyond a snail's pace the day after a weights session and the whole thing was an interesting logistical nightmare.
I was doing all this to be ready for some early season races building up to some cat 4 only races as a target in early April. The early season races were in early March and were freezing/wet and I got dropped after 30 minutes. I wasn't strong enough.
This year I am doing weights and core strength over November/December/January and just pootling around on my bike until New Year's day when base training starts. Hopefully this means I won't be forced to ride on ice/turbo by my training plan and will start to race in April.
For the last 2 years I have got gym membership but cutbacks mean the £25 a month can't be justified. I am borrowing some weights and a squat stand. Has anyone got a home 'gym' routine?
Also last year I focused on intervals and not enough on riding faster for a length of time so I could stay with the sudden changes but effectively got ridden off the back wheels. I'll be using TTs rather than chain gangs earlier on this time.
I was doing all this to be ready for some early season races building up to some cat 4 only races as a target in early April. The early season races were in early March and were freezing/wet and I got dropped after 30 minutes. I wasn't strong enough.
This year I am doing weights and core strength over November/December/January and just pootling around on my bike until New Year's day when base training starts. Hopefully this means I won't be forced to ride on ice/turbo by my training plan and will start to race in April.
For the last 2 years I have got gym membership but cutbacks mean the £25 a month can't be justified. I am borrowing some weights and a squat stand. Has anyone got a home 'gym' routine?
Also last year I focused on intervals and not enough on riding faster for a length of time so I could stay with the sudden changes but effectively got ridden off the back wheels. I'll be using TTs rather than chain gangs earlier on this time.
totallyfixed
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I guess it depends on what you are training for, if it's racing then a couple of months steady riding with some long ones, then come January start building up the speed sessions ready for TT season in March / April. Also it's good to have a specific goal.
Winter training always starts on the Sunday the clocks change for me. THat's the clubs first winter training ride. At the moment they're steady 60 ish mile rides gentle pace, everyone chatting. Then in January the speed goes up and by late Feb-early March they're beastly 80 mile rides run off at evens. Mid week hill repeats and intervals on the turbo. And then it's time to race...
For the moment though, it's all very civilised. Steady miles and gentle turbo sessions. Weather aside, I like riding at this time of the year. No pressure.
For the moment though, it's all very civilised. Steady miles and gentle turbo sessions. Weather aside, I like riding at this time of the year. No pressure.
Keith Oates
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- Penarth, Wales
At the moment it's all gym work for me with a combination of turbo and weights. It can get a little boring but at least it keeps some fitness going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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In the 1990's I would winter train with the specific goal of the spring reliability trials, the Stratford cycle clubs Cotswold one, about 55 miles, and the BCF 100 in 8 hours then use the fitness to have a good summer on the bike. These days I do a little bit of turbo work in the winter with just the aim of having a good summer.
Lien Sdrawde
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- Mancunia (Ashton under Lyne)
Ive started. I am so full of determination and self discipline at the mo, and pray it lasts beyond tea time spring.
Andy500
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- Nottinghamshire
Not stopped training, continuing with 6 to 7 Spinning sessions a week down the gym plus 80 to 90 mile club runs on a Saturday and then what ever I can fit in on a Sunday.
BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
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- Selly Oak, Birmingham
My winter training?
Pilates. And Parkrun, occassionally. Oh yes, and riding my bike.
Must do my first 100 miler next year.
Pilates. And Parkrun, occassionally. Oh yes, and riding my bike.
Must do my first 100 miler next year.
Enigma2008
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- Nottingham
Weight training!! Everyone to their own, some say it works though there is a body of evidence that indicates weight training doesn't help cycling. Hunter Allen's book raises this and puts a strong argument against using weights for the legs. I think developing the upper body (core) is a good thing but (for a road cyclist) there ain't much to be gained from squats (other than sore legs or a bad back) unless you're a track sprinter who wants legs like Sir Chris.
