Paul_L
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- Location
- Shipley, West Yorks
I'm training for my first "proper" cycle event. a 50mile cycle hilly cycle ride in June.
I'm starting from scratch and my training over the last few weeks has been mainly a flat 12 to 15 mile ride a couple of times a week plus a 20 to 25 mile hillier rider at weekends. Now the evenings are longer will obviously make it easier to stay out longer after work.
I'm not great on steep climbs. anything above 8% i huff and puff my way to the top, so i definately need to improve my climbing skills.
What's the key to event specific training? Is it the old adage of time in the saddle or is it more important to concentrate on climbs.
I'm used to marathon training, and the sunday run used to be the long slow run day. Does the cycling equivalent consist of mileage and time, or gradients?
I'm starting from scratch and my training over the last few weeks has been mainly a flat 12 to 15 mile ride a couple of times a week plus a 20 to 25 mile hillier rider at weekends. Now the evenings are longer will obviously make it easier to stay out longer after work.
I'm not great on steep climbs. anything above 8% i huff and puff my way to the top, so i definately need to improve my climbing skills.
What's the key to event specific training? Is it the old adage of time in the saddle or is it more important to concentrate on climbs.
I'm used to marathon training, and the sunday run used to be the long slow run day. Does the cycling equivalent consist of mileage and time, or gradients?