FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast How the pros are training now & what YOU should do
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Feb 7, 2025 Discover how professional cyclists train and what amateur riders can learn from them. Coaches Andrew and Ricky break down the significance of zone 2 training for endurance and the evolving methods in performance optimization. They highlight the role of technology and self-awareness in monitoring progress. Plus, explore low cadence training's benefits and the necessity for personalized strategies to maximize results. Stay flexible with your training approach and embrace innovative techniques to enhance your cycling performance!
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Aerobic Threshold and Stress
- Going above the aerobic threshold dramatically increases stress response.
- Fatigue becomes disproportionate to the benefit at higher intensities.
Tractor Tim's Tempo
- Tim De Clark, known as "Tractor Tim", does 4x1-hour tempo intervals.
- This training matches the demands of his racing role, spending hours at the front.
Tempo vs. Sweet Spot
- Time-crunched athletes should prioritize sweet spot over tempo.
- Tempo requires longer durations to elicit adaptations.