Beginner TT winter training
esudfu
Posts: 35
Hi all. 
I got my bike back in April and I've done a lot of training rides whilst training for a half marathon and a few other bits and pieces. All of those are out of the way now, plus I'm changing careers and moving to a completely new area so I'm giving up the gym membership at my current place and stuff like that. A total lifestyle change really at 27 years old really.
Cycling wise, I do regular 50mile rides (most weekends) as well as spin classes during the week. I'm not an athlete by any stretch but I've lost 3st since January, and I'd like to say that I'm reasonably fit, all-in-all.
I rode a 10m TT earlier in the year in a snails-pace 28:19 on my road bike, but really enjoyed it, so I thought that I might use this change in lifestyle to kickstart training over the winter, for a proper season of TT's in 2012. The problem is that I'm a bit clueless with training, other than remnants of my old rugby fitness training from way back.
I've done a bit of googleing and found this
http://www.timetrialtraining.co.uk/ThePhysiology.htm
and seems that a mix of intervals and long-rides are the way to go, so I was planning on at least 2 interval sessions on weekdays, mainly for the lactic acid system from the link, but is it worth doing aerobic and ATP intervals as well?. Can you mix different types of intervals in once session?
I'll probably do some light mid-week non-cycling training as well just to mix things up, then long ride(s) at weekends.
Planning is made a bit more difficult because I'm not sure how much of my work re-training will need to be done in the evenings 'after hours', thereby taking up precious cycling time
. But what do people think? What's the best way to prepare for time-trials?
I'm totally skint as I'm retraining for the new job, so turbo trainers are out, but I do have access to a street-lit business park that will be almost empty in the evenings and is big enough for a 2-mile circuit, and my trusty Allez (with lights). I'm happy enough to get wet and cold as well.
I got my bike back in April and I've done a lot of training rides whilst training for a half marathon and a few other bits and pieces. All of those are out of the way now, plus I'm changing careers and moving to a completely new area so I'm giving up the gym membership at my current place and stuff like that. A total lifestyle change really at 27 years old really.
Cycling wise, I do regular 50mile rides (most weekends) as well as spin classes during the week. I'm not an athlete by any stretch but I've lost 3st since January, and I'd like to say that I'm reasonably fit, all-in-all.
I rode a 10m TT earlier in the year in a snails-pace 28:19 on my road bike, but really enjoyed it, so I thought that I might use this change in lifestyle to kickstart training over the winter, for a proper season of TT's in 2012. The problem is that I'm a bit clueless with training, other than remnants of my old rugby fitness training from way back.
I've done a bit of googleing and found this
http://www.timetrialtraining.co.uk/ThePhysiology.htm
and seems that a mix of intervals and long-rides are the way to go, so I was planning on at least 2 interval sessions on weekdays, mainly for the lactic acid system from the link, but is it worth doing aerobic and ATP intervals as well?. Can you mix different types of intervals in once session?
I'll probably do some light mid-week non-cycling training as well just to mix things up, then long ride(s) at weekends.
Planning is made a bit more difficult because I'm not sure how much of my work re-training will need to be done in the evenings 'after hours', thereby taking up precious cycling time
. But what do people think? What's the best way to prepare for time-trials?I'm totally skint as I'm retraining for the new job, so turbo trainers are out, but I do have access to a street-lit business park that will be almost empty in the evenings and is big enough for a 2-mile circuit, and my trusty Allez (with lights). I'm happy enough to get wet and cold as well.
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Lots of quality base miles over the winter IMO0
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danowat wrote:Lots of quality base miles over the winter IMO
What this means in practice depends on how much time you have available to train.
Not sure about the link you posted - there is a ton of useful information here http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/
Joining a club should help with your training and racing opportunities when the season comes around.0 -
Thanks for the link, I'll have a browse there...
Re joining a club - this is something that I'll consider. It's a bit more complicated in that I'll only be (work) training at the new place for 6-9months before I move again to my first posting, which could be anywhere in the UK (but will be permanent)...so I think I'll wait until then to join a club.0 -
esudfu wrote:Thanks for the link, I'll have a browse there...
Re joining a club - this is something that I'll consider. It's a bit more complicated in that I'll only be (work) training at the new place for 6-9months before I move again to my first posting, which could be anywhere in the UK (but will be permanent)...so I think I'll wait until then to join a club.
no, just join a club, even if its just for 6months you'll benefit from it in terms of base miles. somtimes its hard to motivate yourself when on your own. most clubs will have a fast group and a not-so-fast group. the guys i go out with ride at least 2-3 times a week together. I don't allways go with them but its nice to know that if they're there if i fancy company.
plus you'll be racking up miles and having a laugh theres often a fair bit of banter a urine extraction 
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esudfu wrote:I've done a bit of googleing and found this
http://www.timetrialtraining.co.uk/ThePhysiology.htm
As I recently posted in another thread, I bought the training programme from the above site a few years ago. I didn't have the time to devise my own programme and I couldn't afford a coach. I found the programme very easy to follow, and it's realistic in terms of time comittment. It's also focused around short/medium distance TTs, so may well suit your ambitions. My performances improved considerably.
Good luck with the new job and the cycling!0 -
yup, LOTS of base miles! im starting my TT training in a few weeks. im going to not bother with TT bike untill start of season, heavier bike = better training for racing when you finally get on the lighter racer bike Coveryourcar.co.uk RT Tester
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steady rider wrote:yup, LOTS of base miles! im starting my TT training in a few weeks. im going to not bother with TT bike untill start of season, heavier bike = better training for racing when you finally get on the lighter racer bike
Terrible idea! Get used to your position and train on the TT bike as much as you can. You can still push as hard as you like regardless of how heavy the bike is.0 -
Tom Dean wrote:steady rider wrote:yup, LOTS of base miles! im starting my TT training in a few weeks. im going to not bother with TT bike untill start of season, heavier bike = better training for racing when you finally get on the lighter racer bike
Terrible idea! Get used to your position and train on the TT bike as much as you can. You can still push as hard as you like regardless of how heavy the bike is.
+1 I can't believe how many people tout the heavier bike better training myth,
Watts is watts whether it be on a 30lb monster or a 15lb race bike.0 -
Cheers guys. Base mileage it is then
Oh and I only have one bike...for now...but I have my eye on at least 2 more for when this re-training is done . N+1 and all that! 0
