Training

[Harry Potter]

I would like to know if training on a regular basis with a track bike will improve, road performance? (strength, cadence etc.)

[HammerHed]

Only if you ride it hard.

 

You will of course be ignoring your endurance if you do short hard track racing only. You till need to do long road rides to keep your endurance up.

 

[zerocool]

mm.. i think it can actually make you slow if you ride with it on the road. yes, you will be pedaling for a lot more, but you can also relax the muscles and let them "roll" with..

 

Motor pacing will be awesome with a track bike when you are forced to pedal..

 

[Anfielder]

It will help with your peddling action, and stop you trying to use strength on the flat, however going up hill you will need to use strength.

Chris Boardman did 45min for 25 miles ( 40km ) on fixed,  I think 92in, don't ask  it's about 55ring 16 sprocket ). But on the flat.

I've riden 100mile time trials on fixed, without much change in times.

So if you are young and want to improve your peddling action try fixed, donsn't cost much you can use a road frame,

Give it a go. 

[Harry Potter]

Thanks for all the tips, I'm not that young anymore, (38) but love the sport, I need to get my legs strong, endurance not so much. Thanks you all!!

[Delgado]

Legspeed training heaven!

[Dhaafier]

Sorry for the Hijack Ocram

I dont know if i should post this under training.

Been training hard but for the past 2 weekends i cant seem to keep up with the group after say 40 - 50 km of cycling.

Before it was no problem cycling the distance but now i cant keep up with them. And they not going faster its the same pace and route.Any answers what can be the problem.

What supplements do you guys use?

Thanks

[Harry Potter]

I dont think supplements will be the answer. A lot of things can cause this.

Do not over train, Get the propper rest and recovery, this can be more important than training. Eat during the race, dont push yourself to hard. dont try and race for a year and all of a sudden think you can finish every race top three. you will kill yourself.

 

Get a proper bike setup. get a training program, that includes a diet.

 

If you have a full racing licence, some ( USN, Evox. Muscletech etc) supplements are a no no, Yes I am talking about supplements  that you get over the counter.

[Dhaafier]

I dont think supplements will be the answer. A lot of things can cause this.

Do not over train' date=' Get the propper rest and recovery, this can be more important than training. Eat during the race, dont push yourself to hard. dont try and race for a year and all of a sudden think you can finish every race top three. you will kill yourself.

 

Get a proper bike setup. get a training program, that includes a diet.

 

If you have a full racing licence, some ( USN, Evox. Muscletech etc) supplements are a no no, Yes I am talking about supplements  that you get over the counter.

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Thanks for the reply.

Over the weekend i got myself L -  Glutamine with BCAA and it came with BCAA tablets (Dischem)

My cuz was telling me the same that i shouldnt over train and should get proper rest.

Last Question: Where should i go for a training + diet program.

Thanks 

[IdeJongh]

I dont think supplements will be the answer. A lot of things can cause this.

Do not over train' date=' Get the propper rest and recovery, this can be more important than training. Eat during the race, dont push yourself to hard. dont try and race for a year and all of a sudden think you can finish every race top three. you will kill yourself.

 

Get a proper bike setup. get a training program, that includes a diet.

 

If you have a full racing licence, some ( USN, Evox. Muscletech etc) supplements are a no no, Yes I am talking about supplements  that you get over the counter.

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How would one know which over the counter substances are not aloud?

Mate of mine rides with mtb racing licence and Im not sure if he's aware of this...mmm....

[Captain Slow]

PM Dr. N.A.Ndos and he will create a program for you!

[HammerHed]

The most important element of any training program is rest.

 

For your body to adapt to the "cumulative training load" the only way you can recover is to rest.

 

Periodisation is a concept the East Germans brought to sport, train hard fir 3 weeks rest for one week, train 10% harder for 3 weeks, rest for one week, train 10% harder again fr 3 weeks rest of one week, then train harder by 10 % rest one week etc.

 

The rest weeks are not weeks of doing nothing by weeks that have a reduced workload, say 60 - 75% of the previous weeks workload at a reduced intensity.

 

The boy adapts to the training in the rest week and you come back stronger for the start of the next 3 week session.

 

Get the picture?

 

[Harry Potter]

I no that some of the dr.s will give you a small book with al the things you are allowed and not. Even some cougth med. will get you into trouble? Ask the Doc.

[Dhaafier]

PM Dr. N.A.Ndos and he will create a program for you!

Dr. N.A.Ndos gives me heartburn

[Dhaafier]

The most important element of any training program is rest.

For your body to adapt to the "cumulative training load" the only way you can recover is to rest.

Periodisation is a concept the East Germans brought to sport' date=' train hard fir 3 weeks rest for one week, train 10% harder for 3 weeks, rest for one week, train 10% harder again fr 3 weeks rest of one week, then train harder by 10 % rest one week etc.

The rest weeks are not weeks of doing nothing by weeks that have a reduced workload, say 60 - 75% of the previous weeks workload at a reduced intensity.

The boy adapts to the training in the rest week and you come back stronger for the start of the next 3 week session.

Get the picture?
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