Tuesday 16 November 2010

Turbo

Turbo time looks like it's here! NEVER climb on the turbo without a plan, even if it's an easy session break it down into 3 to 5min blocks. Eg either do one 6-8sec sprint every 3min or change your cadence from 80-90rpm to 100-110rpm every 5min. The session will go alot quicker if you're only thinking a few minutes ahead.
For those planing on longer rides on the turbo, theres no harm in getting off the bike every 40-45min for a 5min break, go to the toliet, fill your bottle or get a snack, imagine what you'd be doing if you were out in a group on the road, there would plenty of freewheeling and decending, where you're doing nothing. If you've planned 2hrs, where is the rule that says you have to sit solidly on the turbo for 2hrs. It's all about playing mind games with yourself!