Originally Posted by
BigSean
I do group and solo rides. The club training rides on saturdays can be quite fast. I seem to hang just fine on the flats, and on the climbs I am middle of the pack, depending on the size of the group. I do solo during the week so that Im not drafting and having to do all the work. I have yet to do interval work and am now wanting to add that in. I do have a HR monitor and use it. However all that does is tell me Im not strong enough and IM gonna blow up trying.
Well during Fall come up with a good base training program. Either from a coach or by reading tons of books. Overall this will mean to slow down, and don't do a whole lot of group rides. They are fun, but not really productive. Also during base training is the best time to loose weight. Towards the end of the program pick up intensity, and do lots and lots of hill intervals.