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From: wessex
Bikes: breezer venturi - red novo bosberg - red, pedal force cg1 - red, neuvation f-100 - da, devinci phantom - xt, miele piste - miche/campy, bianchi reparto corse sbx, concorde squadra tsx - da, miele team issue sl - ultegra
Periodization is critical to getting faster. The foundational work in building up a base is what builds longer lasting peaks in the season and essential if your race calendar is anything over 40 racing days a year and/or includes stage races.
Some of the time crunched methodology can build to a short lived peak which is great if you aren't racing much. But if you are in the day in day out grind of elite riding, you need miles in the bank.