0
active lifestyle      
Home Shopping:   Nutrition    Fitness Equipment    Sport Gear    Weight Loss 
(what is this?)

Athletic Shoes - Men

Athletic Shoes - Women

Smooth Treadmills

 
» Multi-Day Event Training
« Prev | Next »

Day 004 - Sprinting: not just for racers

1-hour ride at RPE 6, including 2 sprints        Training via ActiveMail

RIDE FOR ONE HOUR AT RPE 6 WITH TWO SPRINTS: Sprinting isn't just for racers! The ability to accelerate is necessary on short, steep hills, for getting out of tight spots in traffic, or just to experience the thrill of speed. Sprinting also builds strength in your legs, low back and arms, which is especially important in multi-day rides. After a good warmup, shift to a moderately large gear and roll along on a flat, safe road at about 12 miles per hour. Stand and accelerate hard but in control. Keep your head up and look ahead for safety. Continue to accelerate for about 10 seconds, then ease off the power but keep pedaling until you resume normal speed and effort.