431: Ironman Bike Training: 9 Essential Strategies for Training Outdoors

In this episode, Coach Rob gives you 9 essential strategies to help you effectively train on your bike outdoors. As the seasons change and better weather arrives, it's the perfect time to take your bike training outside and start to specifically prepare for the demands of your upcoming race season. In this episode, Coach Rob shares practical tips and strategies to help you optimise your outdoor bike training and improve your performance come race day. In this episode you’ll hear tips and strategies on: Preparing for the transition: Key differences between indoor and outdoor cycling, and essential gear for outdoor rides. Safety first: Tips for safe riding in traffic, staying visible, and avoiding hazards while cycling outdoors. Adapting your training: How to modify your workouts and intensity levels for outdoor cycling conditions. Measuring FTP outdoors: Techniques for accurate and reliable Functional Threshold Power assessment in an open-road environment. Embracing the elements: Strategies for coping with weather variations, terrain challenges, and building mental resilience during outdoor rides. Route planning and exploration: Finding suitable training routes, and using navigation tools for outdoor rides. Group rides vs solo rides: Balancing group rides for camaraderie and skill development with solo rides for focused training and flexibility. Bike maintenance and care: Essential outdoor cycling upkeep tips, including regular cleaning, chain lubrication, and tire checks. Fueling and hydration strategies: Adjusting your nutrition and hydration plan for outdoor rides, and on-the-go fueling tips for longer sessions. Sponsors Like what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom call with Rob or the Team here Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamOxygenaddict Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes precisionfuelandhydration.com Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. They provide educational tools, Sweat Tests and a range of electrolytes and fuel to help you perform at your best.  Take the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your next race. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy. If you want to try out some fuel and electrolytes to use during your training and races, Oxygen Addict listeners get 15% off their first order. If you missed the code during today's show, click here https://visit.pfandh.com/OA23 and the discount will be automatically applied, or, email James at hello@pfandh.com and he'll be happy to help.