Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy

All of the above arguing over strength is silly. Let's see some evidence:

I have some reading for all of us. In no particular order, and remembering that there are zero studies showing that strength training interferes with cycling performance: What asgelle is saying was the practice "long ago" before strength training methodology was scientifically examined and understood and moved into practice.
Coaches:
https://trainright.com/5-things-cycl...ngth-training/
https://trainright.com/cyclists-bene...ngth-training/
https://trainright.com/getting-start...ance-athletes/
https://tombell.co/strength-training-cycling/
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/tags/strength/
Coach Hughes: Cycling Strength Training pt. 1
https://fascatcoaching.com/tips/weig...g-for-cycling/
https://tailwind-coaching.com/2014/0...-1-podcast-42/
The Unconventional Guide to Strength Training for Cyclists | Simply Cycling Training
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/s...ginners-guide/

Pros who strength train:
https://www.bicycling.com/training/g...in-like-a-pro/ Note that Dombrowski trains to failure.
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/pet...with-gym-work/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyq6tt2oe-4
Sagan has pulled all his strength videos for some reason, except this one and some showing his core work. I've seen video of him lifting heavy, which this isn't either. He's an unbelievable beast in the gym.:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxUAfy0Efw0

I haven't read a better explanation of the science than in the study in my post 77: https://sportsandscience.de/wp-conte...-und-Kraft.pdf.