Originally Posted by
showlow
In any case, "training" objectively in cycling is really aggravating. If I were lifting weights it would be so black and white. Can I lift more today or not? With cycling there are so many variables.
No there isn't. Train to power and the power meter doesn't lie. Can you push more watts today or not? It's as objective as it gets.
You can get pretty objective with speed as well if you do it right.