Originally posted by earleybird
I'm guessing but it is probably a suggestion to aid concentration and focusing the mind. Competitive sports scientists recognise the power of focusing the mind, like in time trialing for instance.
Yes, that's what I figured as well. But, seriously, if you can't concentrate and focus with your eyes open, maybe you should find a different sport...
I just don't see the point of actually making it a part of a training program that has the title of working on "technique". Closing your eyes surely doesn't sound like cycling technique to me.