Question: When should I stop doing leg weight workouts to peak for a cycling event? I’m training for a weeklong, 500-mile tour through the Rockies and want to be at my best. — Mark G. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Two weeks before the tour, do one leg-weight session. During the week before, don’t do any…
Question: Last winter I rode about 75-100 miles per week, combined with circuit weight training once a week. The leg presses often made me too sore to ride. I was careful to warm up, stretch and limit knee bend to 90 degrees. Any ideas? — Wayne R.
Question: I’m doing a leg workout that’s so hard I can handle it only once per week: one set of squats or leg presses, one set of leg extensions, one set of calf raises. Each exercise is for 20-60 reps until failure; I can’t possibly do another rep. I’m already getting stronger, so how much improvement…
Question: I’m doing squats this winter but am unsure if added strength will help my cycling next season. I read the weight training chapter in your Off-Season Training for Roadies, but should I continue working so hard in the weight room? — Andy G. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: The answer about whether strength training for legs…
Question: Is it smart to skip hilly road rides in order to keep a regular routine of squats in the weight room? — John O. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: The advantage of building strength by riding hills in a high gear with a low cadence (as opposed to doing squats) is primarily one of specificity….
