Climb stronger by including this workout regularly in your programme. This is great for all cyclists including mountain bikers and triathletes.
Each Wednesday I’ll post a Windtrainer Workout that you can do in about 60 minutes to enhance your cycling. See a previous post about training intensity (Levels) to know how hard to work. If you are working directly with Coach Ray he will in most cases prescribe either a Power Zone or Heart Rate Zone to work within if you are training with these tools.
Hill Charges
- 10min WU Level II;
- 6x 30sec Level V (alternate standing/sitting), 30sec Level II RI;
- 10min 90+RPM Level II;
- 6x 30sec Level V (alternate standing/sitting), 30sec Level II RI;
- 10min CD Level II;
- 10min Stretching
Start the workout with a Warm Up (WU) of ten minutes of easy riding at Level II.
The main set involves two sets of six reps of 30 seconds effort at Level V on a moderate resistance followed by 30 seconds of Rest Interval (RI) at Level II. If doing this on the road choose a moderate hill and then coast down for your recovery. Do the first rep stand up out of the seat and then the second rep remain seated. Alternate the remaining reps.
Once you’ve done the six reps, spend ten minutes recovering at Level II at 90+RPM before the second set. After the second set move into the Cool Down (CD).
Conclude the workout with ten minutes of riding at Level II for your Cool Down (CD).
Finish with ten minutes of stretching to assist with your recovery.
If you would like further advice feel free to contact me.
I am the Head Coach & Director of Qwik Kiwi – Endurance Sports Consultant.
I specialise in assisting first-timers and recreational athletes to achieve their sporting goals. I can be contacted at coachray@coachray.nz and 021 348 729.
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