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