Advise from the top 10 riders in there age Cat

[MTB_Roadie]

Sorry to be rude but I need advise from the top hubbers. Please give info n your training.

 

1-Your trainer, cost,training plan you are on - Science 2 Sport, Cat 2 program as cat1 is very expensive, R950pm (John Wakefield)

2-How do you train,daily, 3 times a week,act. - 5 to 6 times a weak, 12 - 18hours depending when in season

3-Contact details of trainer - john@sciencetosport.com

4-Any other info that you want to share with us - Yes, get a coach, it works if you stick to the program.

 

 

My goal is to go to SA champs in 2015 and race in the 50-54 age cat, road and TT and to win.

 

Thanks

 

See my answers in bold.

Edited February 25, 2014 by MTB_Roadie

[Skubarra]

I'm just thinking, if I was Top 10 and gunning for the title I would be giving tons of advice on this thread, none of which will get you anywhere near the Top 10

 

Edit - Joe Low beat me to it

Edited February 25, 2014 by Skubarra

[Joe Low]

I'm just thinking, if I was Top 10 and gunning for the title I would be giving tons of advice on this thread, none of which will get you anywhere near the Top 10

 

(see below - tho i'm not top ten and only 49)

[gummibear]

It's not just about the training Pieter.It's about the mind set and getting your mind past the pain and suffering.

 

Would suggest you go see a good sports psychologist

[SwissVan]

See my answers in bold.

 

+1

 

And you need to consider your family and most importantly wife, tell explain nicely to them what you want so they know why you being a bit "anti social"

 

Sorry I'm not near the top 10, hope its ok...

Edited February 25, 2014 by SwissVan

[MTB_Roadie]

+1

 

And you need to consider your family and most importantly wife, tell explain nicely to them what you want so they know why you being a bit "anti social"

 

Sorry I'm not near the top 10, hope its ok...

 

Very true, I am lucky my girlfriend supports me 100%, she will rather have me on the bike than being in a club...but what I do is I do my rides early morning or evenings, so I still get to spend time with her...

 

[SwissVan]

Very true, I am lucky my girlfriend supports me 100%, she will rather have me on the bike than being in a club...but what I do is I do my rides early morning or evenings, so I still get to spend time with her...

 

 

They have clubs for 50 year olds?

[MTB_Roadie]

haha...im turning 26 only...but yes some old toppies are haning out at night clubs

[jcza]

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Just for you DIPS

[djsam]

They have clubs for 50 year olds?

They do it's where they meet on a Sunday and play bowls

[stringbean]

What level are you at the moment Piet?You done SA'S or any other proper racing etc.

Do as much top level racing as you can in the next year and learn who the competition is.

At provincials race in your age group,in other races start in the vet or sub vet group.

Get a powermeter.

Coach:Pelotrain(John Wakefield)

I train 4/5 days a week but he builds a program around how many hrs you can ride and your goals.

Watch Supercycling every week because that man is probably your main competotion,and believe me he is a machine.

[Cyclewizz]

Like your attitude.

 

I'd suggest to come visit Gauteng and race against some of the VC guys as those are the guys you'll need to beat. One of the top 10 if not the top 3 is Gary Beneke.

[janneman72]

Piet, in 2015 you'll be in the same age category as Andrew McLean...good luck with that!!! If you can beat him on one of the classic races you might have a chance(except if he gets a flat) and then I'll expose all my secrets to you and I think everybody else as well.

[SwissVan]

Like your attitude.

 

I'd suggest to come visit Gauteng and race against some of the VC guys as those are the guys you'll need to beat. One of the top 10 if not the top 3 is Gary Beneke.

 

 

And he is quite a decent coach.....