Originally Posted by
carleton
There are 2 basic schools of thought:
- Train strength and power in the gym then learn to use it on a bike.
- Train strength and power on the bike or spin bike by using various gears or resistance levels.
Both work.
I remember reading that during your best season ever you only did strength work on your bike. How was that experience? Perhaps it is too personal, but how were your strength sessions on the bike? Was only in your track bike or did you have strength work with your road bike too? How was your criteria for duration of efforts, gear choice, programming, etc.?
Edit: Thanks for your contribution to this forum. Your information and opinions really helped my as a rider.