Originally Posted by Jed19;14807557[B
]Yeah, I don't have any idea how a spin class can help your racing[/B]. I try to spin once or twice in the middle of the week, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays to be precise. I also try and stay in the back and do my own thing most of the time (ie work on things I want to work on, like smoothness of pedal stroke, leg speed, one-legged drills, extensive out of saddle riding etc).
What I have noticed is increased out-of-saddle riding and overall stamina, leg strength and weight control. Of course, I'll rather ride outside, but since I don't ride at night, it is another quiver in my arrow for after work exercise . As somebody pointed out, it is what it is, and what you can make out of it.
Watts are watts. Crank more on the spin bike, crank more outdoors. That's how it'll help your racing.
No, it's not going to do squat for your tactics, but then again, very little except actually racing helps those as well.