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Training resources

Lumen · 2009-12-04 09:52:54

Not sure whether this should be in the FAQ, but perhaps we can try a thread first. Reply with your favourite resources, and maybe edit your own posts when you find new ones (to keep the thread length managable).

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Not sure whether this should be in the FAQ, but perhaps we can try a thread first.

Reply with your favourite resources, and maybe edit your own posts when you find new ones (to keep the thread length managable).

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#2 04-12-2009 10:53am
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I'll start with mine...

Paper Books
The Cyclist's Training Bible, Joe Friel, ISBN 1934030201.
Training and Racing with a Power Meter, Hunter Allen & Andrew Coggan, ISBN 1931382794
The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook, Simon Doughty, ISBN 0713668326

General training information
Cycling Performance Tips - Training Tips And Training Aids
ultracycling.com - Bicycle Training

Free Online Training Plans
Training4cyclists.com - Cycling Training Programs

Bike fit - general/road
Bike Tech by Dave Moulton (including detailed road bike sizing chart)
The Myth of "KOPS", An Alternative Method of Bike Fit by Keith Bontrager
Steve Hogg's Further Reading
How to Fit a Bicycle, by Peter White
How to Perfect Your Riding Position & Technique, By Ed Pavelka
Arnie Baker Bike Fit ($19.95 e-book, quite detailed)
Sitting Pretty DVD, by Steve Hogg (AUS$70).

Bike fit - Tri/TT specific
Slowtwitch.com - Tri bike fit (also applies to TT)
ttbikefit.com, great videos to understand TT/tri fit issues.
tri-ecoach - perfect bike fit

Cross-training
Cycling Weekly - Cyclists' Correction Class (parts 1, 2, 3 ,4)
The McMillan Running Calculator

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#3 04-12-2009 10:58am
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Other more experienced cyclists in my/your club. Seriously.

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#4 04-12-2009 11:00am
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Raam wrote: »

Other more experienced cyclists in my/your club. Seriously.

You're right. Let's close the internet, it's overrated.

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#5 04-12-2009 11:08am
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Lumen wrote: »

You're right. Let's close the internet, it's overrated.

That is, of course, in addition to the links you posted, some of which I read.
Online resources are great, provided you then converse with more experienced riders, get their input, hear what they have to say... then decide to ignore it or use it to supplement what you have already learned.

I've been talking with a few different riders about what to do for winter training. Opinions have differed. Based on all the input, I've chosen to do a plan which I think might work for me.

As for road-bike fit, some people have told me that it's good to get a professional fit. Then I was in a reputable bike shop and I was advised that what you get from them is, at best, an estimate of what might be good for you, since they are not seeing you out on your bike on the road in a race or a sportive and that it's not worth it. They are not my words.

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#6 04-12-2009 3:11pm
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Raam wrote: »

my/your club

whats one of them ?
sorry nearest clubs are basically at least an hours drive in any direction (except west then you get wet) and i'd rather spend that hour riding rather than driving

My weather
https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F

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#7 04-12-2009 3:12pm
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ednwireland wrote: »

whats one of them ?

Mine is Swords, but I mean any club really.

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#8 04-12-2009 4:04pm
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Lumen wrote: »

Not sure whether this should be in the FAQ, but perhaps we can try a thread first.

Reply with your favourite resources, and maybe edit your own posts when you find new ones (to keep the thread length managable).This will best benfit those who are not/ are unable to be a club member

FYP;)
I think its a great idea. I'll get it together and put up my not-so-great-but-got-me-started-resources and post them up

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#9 04-12-2009 5:02pm
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Lumen wrote: »

Not sure whether this should be in the FAQ, but perhaps we can try a thread first.

Reply with your favourite resources, and maybe edit your own posts when you find new ones (to keep the thread length managable).

Lumen

Do you have the link to that power calculator thingy you posted a few weeks ago?

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#10 04-12-2009 5:06pm
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Beasty wrote: »

Do you have the link to that power calculator thingy you posted a few weeks ago?

Estimate your Power from Speed?

I don't think it's very accurate, or at least assumes a perfect aero position.

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#11 06-01-2010 11:36am
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On a more light hearted approach, here are a few web sites that are handy, enjoy:)

So ya think your fit? try this test, maybe a way to spend the evening at the next boards night out? TEST ME

General nutrition and health: Toms Library
Warm ups and stretching: ABC of fitness
Pace calculator
Ever want to calculate anything.... here's the site for you: Machine Head, if you enjoyed that here's more from him here

Ever think there is more to cycling than just life? read on...

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#12 13-01-2010 5:20pm
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http://users.telenet.be/jim.de.sitter/html/spinner.html

Came across this today, have a tacx t1450 myself but was thinking off getting the tacx flow for the power feature. Think I'll put the purchase off a little while and try this. Easy to make, revive my old laptop and try.

I know the power reading won't be exact but it's something to relate to doing intervals. Pity it only has 7 resistance levels built in as my trainer has 10.

edit, I see mine is the t1850 hence 10 levels

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#13 13-01-2010 5:29pm
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Don't see it above..

http://www.trainingbible.com/joesblog/blog.html

Is full of good free advice

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#14 05-02-2010 7:19pm
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Just spotted this over on the fitness forum, for those interested in diet and muscle building:

Linky

I'm not sure how much of it is new to people, but thought it was worth linking anyway.

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#15 01-12-2011 10:18pm
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for track cyclists/sprinters
http://upupup.aboc.com.au/the-book

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#16 13-10-2012 10:05pm
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Good plans here: http://tacx2009.ilink2.nl/en/tacx-coach/trainingsprogrammas/krachttraining/index.dot

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#17 12-10-2013 8:01pm
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I was thinking of following these plans.

Has anyone used them before? Do people think they're any use?

http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2009/01/13/RidingRegularly2.pdf

http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2009/01/13/RidingRegularly3.pdf

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