Originally Posted by
Tadashi
I'm planning to ride 25 miles (maybe more, but I think it's better to take it easy in the beginning) with 11lbs in my back pack on the same gear tomorrow. Have to train everyday. Gonna train hard.
Yes, since I don't need a cycle computer now (I guess), I'll buy a heart rate monitor. It should be very valuable for this kind of training. Any suggestions on which one to get?
Since you're just starting out, you should probably focus on building base before you start with your strength training. A lot of the keirin guys you're riding with have spent the entire winter on rollers, so doing their workouts without the solid aerobic system to back it up won't be beneficial to you. Go on long rides (2+ hrs) and focus on keeping aerobic the entire time.
Try starting a periodic training plan, like the one outlined
here. There are several other plans out there if you hunt around for them. The big thing is to have a micro-cycle for your weekly training and a macro-cycle for your season.
I've found a cyclocomputer with cadence is beneficial when doing roller training. There are many cadence drills you can do with your track bike and the rollers. Having that metric makes things easier for focusing your workouts.