I still follow a seasonal program that builds endurance which allows the load bearing efforts of power work in the hills, short time trials and speed work intervals as the season progresses. Rest days and easy recovery rides are integrated into the schedule, and are just as important as the hard work to build all around cycling fitness and avoid injury.

"I always laugh and do it anyway" is a recipe for achieving and remaining at a plateau of fitness and/or eventual burnout or injury.

Get a copy of "Fast After 50" by Friel for a detailed explanation on how & why HIIT and rest/recovery go hand in hand for improved fitness.

-Bandera