The Roadman Cycling Podcast The Fixable Winter Training Mistake I See Most Riders Make
Jan 16, 2026
Winter training can make or break your cycling season. Many riders fail by stacking unstructured workouts without proper recovery. Amateurs often mimic pro training without accounting for their own recovery needs. Anthony emphasizes the importance of managing dose, frequency, and duration in training. He introduces practical frameworks for weekly training and stresses the need for repeatability. Plus, he highlights the impact of fueling on performance and why winter choices can shape your entire season.
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The Motivated Rider Who Burns Out
- Anthony describes a disciplined rider who piles on long easy miles and slowly breaks down by January.
- The rider ends up fit but flat and unable to handle spring intensity.
Endurance Miles Still Cost Recovery
- Endurance rides carry mechanical, metabolic and hormonal stress; they're not free.
- Copying pros' volume without pro-level recovery creates chronic fatigue, not base.
Prioritise Sustainable Frequency
- Prioritise frequency over occasional hero weeks: spread the load across more manageable sessions.
- But choose a frequency your life can support to avoid extra logistical stress and burnout.