RPM Coaching Blog
Is it Summer Time Yet?
January has got to be one of the toughest months for training on the bike. Rain, rain, and more rain. Doing intervals on the trainer will help make riding the trainer a little more interesting, and is a good way to develop specific strengthening on the bike. With a combination of doing low rpm intervals along with doing some tempo level intervals you can start to make the transfers of the strength that you’ve gained in the gym to the bike. This will help you to develop your power for the climbing months ahead of you. Don’t forget to practice your pedaling skills as well during these wet months. Single leg intervals are a great way to develop a better pedaling efficiency, and are best done on the trainer since you can just place the other foot on your bottle cage.
Staying consistant is most important during this time of the year. Even if you don’t manage to get the volume that you think you need, the intervals will help you to stay motivated on the trainer.
Posted Jan 12, 06:06 PM • Permalink