This article originally appeared in Cycling Plus magazine.
If you can't beat them, join them... Cycling Plus collected some words of wisdom from riders and experts from a variety of cycling disciplines to help you make the most from your training. Read on to see what Olympic-gold-medal-winning athletes and world champions can teach you.
Endurance
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Some people are born sprinters and some are born endurance riders, and you just have to find out what suits you best. The secret to endurance is having the will to stick it out, because it can get a bit mind-numbing at times. You also have to be able to put up with the strain and the stress of being on the bike for such long periods.
Don’t keep bashing away doing long hours. Mix the training up with intensity and keep it fresh and enjoyable. Find a local club and get out on a club run with them. If there are enough people, it passes the time and you’re working much harder without realising it and having fun on the bike at the same time.
- Don’t leave the front third of the peloton for the last 10km of the race.
- Analyse the finish beforehand to determine what gear you should be in.
- When you decide to go, don’t hesitate – just go with all of your power.
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