Transitioning from Indoor Turbo Training to Outdoor Riding

This chapter discusses the critical shift from indoor turbo training to outdoor rides while highlighting the value of maintaining controlled interval sessions indoors. It emphasizes the importance of outdoor riding as race day nears, particularly for events like Ironman, to ensure athletes are familiar with their race-specific bike and position.

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This week, Coach Rob provides tips and guidance on transitioning from indoor to outdoor cycling as the weather improves and training starts to become more race specific.

Including:

Improving bike handling skills...

Bike maintenance checks...

Adjusting to outdoor riding conditions...

Appropriate dress for variable spring weather...

How to pace climbs and descents...

Nutrition and hydration strategies...

Traffic and safety tips...

Gradually building outdoor bike endurance... I

Insights into the mental shift required for outdoor riding...

...And the importance of continuing to incorporating indoor turbo sessions for controlled intensity training.

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