Training Plans

Cadence training for cyclists is simply the practice of riding at a deliberately chosen pedal speed, measured in revolutions per minute, until that speed … Read more

Heart rate zones for cycling are five bands of training intensity, each one a slice of your maximum heart rate. Ride inside a band … Read more

Rate of perceived exertion, or RPE, is a 1 to 10 scale cyclists use to rate how hard a ride or interval feels, where … Read more

Most riders hold their winter fitness with four to eight hours a week of deliberate riding: two or three long easy sessions, one short … Read more

If you are wondering how long should indoor trainer rides be, the honest answer is that most sessions run 45 to 90 minutes, and … Read more

Indoor trainer workouts for endurance let you dial in an exact wattage, hold it for an hour, and repeat the same session next week … Read more

A good winter training plan for cyclists is a 12-week block built from three ride types a week, two short strength sessions, and a … Read more

Periodization for cyclists is the habit of dividing a training season into planned phases instead of riding whatever feels good on any given day. … Read more

If you want to know how to taper before a big ride, cut your riding volume by roughly 40-60% over 8-14 days, keep a … Read more

Sprint intervals on a road bike are short, all-out efforts of 5 to 15 seconds each, separated by 3 to 4 minutes of easy … Read more