Crit vs. RR, which level should I focus on the most?

A light bike doesn't replace good fitness.

Moderator: Moderator Team

Forum rules
Post Reply
phourgenres
Posts: 212
Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:19 pm

by phourgenres on Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:35 am

Weaknesses aside. Would level would you say is the most important for each of these types of races? Threshold, VO2 max, Anaerobic capacity, or neuromuscular?
Top
User avatar
jmilliron
Posts: 2012
Joined: Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:03 pm
Location: Denver, CO

by jmilliron on Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:43 am

Road race seems to be about having a big base/aerobic capacity. So that you're as fresh as possible for the finish.

Crits you can probably get away with less of a base.
2013 Wilier Cento1 SR || 2009 Ridley Crossbow || 2011 Yeti AS-R 5 Carbon
Top

by Weenie on Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:43 am


Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com


Top
User avatar
Tapeworm
Posts: 2585
Joined: Thu May 03, 2007 10:39 am

by Tapeworm on Tue Mar 12, 2013 5:16 am

Threshold. Pursuit, points race, mountain xc, cyclocross - threshold. Maybe the odd vo2 and anaerobic work but you will always be better off with a larger FTP.

"Its an aerobic sport, dammit."
Last edited by Tapeworm on Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:51 pm, edited 1 time in total.
"Physiology is all just propaganda and lies... all waiting to be disproven by the next study."
"I'm not a real doctor; But I am a real worm; I am an actual worm." - TMBG
Top
SDP
Posts: 688
Joined: Tue May 04, 2004 1:23 pm
Location: uk
Contact:
Contact SDP

by SDP on Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:22 am

horses for courses...
Top
4crosswheels
Posts: 126
Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:41 am
Location: UK, Industry

by 4crosswheels on Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:30 am

Threshold.As tapeworm says,best threshold wins races (that aren't 20 second track sprints)
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Training”