Bateleur1 Posted August 28, 2017 Posted August 28, 2017 Does anyone have some links to good articles that can assist in settup cycling training programs. For years I have been using training programms developed by Polar, which worked well but I did notice a trend that training programs nowadays use more zones. I want to see if can't combine a training program with my commutes and I also need to get something setup for when we go into winter here. PS. I do not have a power meter so it will have to be HR based training programs.
fanievb Posted August 28, 2017 Posted August 28, 2017 CTS has a commuting training planhttps://www.velopress.com/books/the-time-crunched-cyclist/ https://www.velopress.com/can-bike-commuting-be-training/
shaper Posted August 28, 2017 Posted August 28, 2017 British cycling plans https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/knowledge/training-plans Can be used with a HRM and/or a PM as they specify both with regard to zones. Free to use on trainingpeaks to monitor performance, (can also use the free TP version), else can be downloaded in pdf format for quick reference
Bateleur1 Posted August 29, 2017 Author Posted August 29, 2017 Free programs or subscription only programs? Free programs, just to check the trend lately. I am not preparing for a specific event but do want to get some structure in my commutes/normal rides.
Kalahari Vegmot Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 Wouldn't it be wise to just buy Joe Friel's Cyclist's Training Bible? Assuming all the info is up to date, wouldn't it be nice to have the competency? Also looking for more info on training plans, how to structure training blocks etc. So does anyone have The Training Bible?
mecheng89 Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 Wouldn't it be wise to just buy Joe Friel's Cyclist's Training Bible? Assuming all the info is up to date, wouldn't it be nice to have the competency? Also looking for more info on training plans, how to structure training blocks etc. So does anyone have The Training Bible?I do.
mecheng89 Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 Free programs, just to check the trend lately. I am not preparing for a specific event but do want to get some structure in my commutes/normal rides.PM me.
awesme Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 Wanted to suggest this also, perfect reading if you want to introduce structure, and there are loads of workouts at the back also. G PS: team Sky just made available 3 of their workouts, see:http://blog.wahoofitness.com/must-try-team-sky-kickr-planned-workouts/ Wouldn't it be wise to just buy Joe Friel's Cyclist's Training Bible?Assuming all the info is up to date, wouldn't it be nice to have the competency?Also looking for more info on training plans, how to structure training blocks etc.So does anyone have The Training Bible?
awesme Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 If you talking about structure then I'm assuming you using a Power Meter. My recommended Reading would be:The Cyclist Training Bible by Joe Friel.Companion to The Cyclist Training Bible by Joe Friel.Power Meter Handbook by Joe FrielTraining and Racing with a Power Meter by Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan I've also collected allot of training information at: http://powerbasedtraining.wikidot.com Sorry no plans yet. Wouldn't it be wise to just buy Joe Friel's Cyclist's Training Bible?Assuming all the info is up to date, wouldn't it be nice to have the competency?Also looking for more info on training plans, how to structure training blocks etc.So does anyone have The Training Bible?
shaper Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 If you talking about structure then I'm assuming you using a Power Meter. My recommended Reading would be:The Cyclist Training Bible by Joe Friel.Companion to The Cyclist Training Bible by Joe Friel.Power Meter Handbook by Joe FrielTraining and Racing with a Power Meter by Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan I've also collected allot of training information at: http://powerbasedtraining.wikidot.com Sorry no plans yet.Nice wiki blog See link I gave earlier to free cycling plans by British cycling, if you want to start collecting some plans. Here also some free ones by Stages power meters http://home.trainingpeaks.com/products/trainingplans/affiliates/stages-cycling/8-weeks-to-win
awesme Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 Thanks. And thanks for the links, added to the training plan section. Adding the Velopress stuff under Noteworthy resources, with some other book names I got in the mean time. G Nice wiki blog See link I gave earlier to free cycling plans by British cycling, if you want to start collecting some plans.Here also some free ones by Stages power meters http://home.trainingpeaks.com/products/trainingplans/affiliates/stages-cycling/8-weeks-to-win Nice wiki blog See link I gave earlier to free cycling plans by British cycling, if you want to start collecting some plans.Here also some free ones by Stages power meters http://home.trainingpeaks.com/products/trainingplans/affiliates/stages-cycling/8-weeks-to-win
fanievb Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 How do you find all this stuff. Google level = expert
awesme Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 thanks, it all started with being curious re training with Power, and reading allot, and then recording initially in a note pad everything I wanted to keep, and then sharing this via emails with friends, and then compiling it into this wiki once I realized maybe someone else might find the information if value. G How do you find all this stuff.Google level = expert
mecheng89 Posted August 30, 2017 Posted August 30, 2017 And...? Is it worthwhile?I haven't read very far, no new information just yet. But a very helpful reference if you're brand new to power training.
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