Originally Posted by
Doge
Sagan lifts, as do other winners.
I know, this is not racing, but the idea that a short distance rider would not benefit from weights is incorrect. I don't hear that from those that lift .
So to get to the point, weight lifting 30% of your training time is better than using that same time riding, or doing intervals.
Not so sure I agree with the bolded part because this really depends on what training phase you are in, how close you are to needing to be able to perform in a race or event, or how well the individual can take physical stress vs. recovery.
If your weight training takes away from your ability to actually perform during an interval workout because you are exhausted or takes away from proper recovery time, it will probably do you more harm than good. You will wind up digging yourself into a lack of recovery hole that will take a lot of time to get out of. Of course, this kind of stuff should factor into an athlete's schedule should they decide to incorporate weight training into their training regime.
here is a good podcast that goes into it.
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 007 ? TrainerRoad Podcast - TrainerRoad Blog