Originally Posted by
Eric F
Crit Racing Tip #1: Do as little work as possible to keep yourself in a position to compete at the finish.
Yeah, this is good. It's essentially my go-to.
In training, pedal as much as possible and put out as many kJ as possible (including group rides, which may necessitate riding at the front or off the back a bit as needed to continue pedaling, or even doing a workout before the ride to get in the necessary work...all depending on your fitness and the ride).
In racing, do the exact opposite. See how little work you can actually do when in the bunch.
Good way to approach things.