Here are several workouts to build on-bike strength. Caution The workouts described below are difficult sessions and can be stressful to your knees. Monitor your knees carefully and stop if you feel any pain or discomfort. Build up the number of repeats and duration of each repeat gradually over weeks. Injuries are often caused by too much, too soon. Have…
MTB Workouts
MTB Workouts
Cross Country MTB Race Starts Workout
Use this cross country MTB race starts workout to be the fastest off the start line at your next cross country mountain bike race. The start of any race can be crucial in deciding race outcome. When the trail narrows down to single-track after the start, there is always a furious fight for the hole-shot. Getting that hole-shot and being first into…
MTB Workouts
Interval Training the Scientific Way
Interval Training – How to Get the Most out of Suffering The three main variables to consider when designing a training plan for yourself are frequency—the number of times you ride per week, duration—how long each ride lasts, and intensity—how fast you go. Many athletes have work and family responsibilities that largely dictate the frequency and duration components. This is…