None of us enter into this incredible sport with a thorough understanding of the basics of cycling training. Often we are fed confusing tidbits of information, ‘bro-science’, or even irrelevant anecdotal information.

Yet, having a general understanding of why we train is fundamental to seeing improvements. Much like being told to focus on the muscle you’re training in a gym, knowing what you’re focusing on in cycling training, will help improve your performance.

Covered in this episode:

• How to train using zones
• Which zone system should you use?
• Zones versus %FTP
• Understanding basic session structure
• Training pyramid
• The basics of adaptation
• Over or supercompensation
• Long term cycling performance
• The ideal training and recovery cycle
• Timing training around events
• How to taper