Summary Training Objectives by Period
Period 1
Dates:
Duration: Seven (7) Weeks
Objectives:
1) Base Miles and Endurance Riding
2) Low Intensity, Small Chainring, Hi Cadence
3) Crosstraining
4) Weight/Resistance Training
5) Weight Loss
Period 2
Dates:
Duration: Six (6) Weeks
Objectives:
1) Increased Base Miles and Endurance Riding
2) Hi Intensity, Small Chainring, Hi Cadence
3) Strength Building including Hills
4) Crosstraining
5) Weight/Resistance Training
6) Cycling Skill Building
Period 3
Dates:
Duration: Six (6) Weeks
Objectives:
1) Tempo Riding
2) Strength Building including Hills
3) Short Duration Time Trial Training
4) Acceleration Training
5) Chalkboard Sessions and Skill Building
Period 4
Dates:
Duration: Six (6) Weeks
Objectives:
1) Training Races and Competitive Riding
2) Acceleration Training
3) Increased Duration Time Trial Training
4) Continue Base Miles and Endurance Riding
Period 5
Dates:
Duration: Fifteen (15) Weeks
Objectives:
1) Race Season and Competitive Riding
2) Team “Strategery" based on Performances
3) Periodic Base Miles and Endurance Riding
Period 6
Dates:
Duration: Seven (7) Weeks
Objectives:
1) Tempo Riding
2) Strength Building including Hills
3) Crosstraining
Transition and Renewal
Dates:
Duration: Six (6) Weeks
Objectives:
1) Low Intensity Group Rides
2) Crosstraining
3) Weight/Resistance Training
4) Reduce Caloric Consumption