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Therefore, I suggest something like 1 minute all out and I mean pop it from the start and then rest 3 to 5 minute and do another one and etc. Having solid 1' power is an advantage in group rides. Most of the time really hard stuff settles down within a minute. Of course that can vary. Just as I will never be a great continuous power guy, you will not be a great kilo rider. However, we can both improve.

The key point in doing HIIT is do not get injured and it is easy to injure soft tissue. My suggestion is to sneak up on the power levels and whatever interval you choose, pick a power level that seems reasonable and try it. The next week, raise it.

If you want to stay with 30/30 format, start with a 10 minute set. The next time you do it, commit to two 10 minute sets and etc. Duration is always the hard part in cycling and having power and duration at the end when it matters the most is the hardest of all aspects to get. When everyone else is tired, you have the juice.
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