Hi, I'm Jefferson.

Recently I am searching for a way to train myself.

I have read some articles about cycling this days.

But I still curious about how would other people training themselves?

Are you a person training or training with others?

Do you have a coach to help you with your training?

Do you have a training plan?

For now, I was training alone.

I training myself because I want to join some amateur competition.

But I didn't have a training plan yet.

I haven't have any coach.

I just use my garmin and heart rate.

How about u ?

I ride solo mostly. If you will it, you will be training if every ride your raise your effort. Mindset is everything, training is most effective done not from obligation but out of joy.

The joy of cycling itself, feeling the wind, breathing deep, seeing the trees, and pushing yourself are good motivators. Training will come naturally when you find that you are addicted to and feel very comfortable when riding.

The most important thing I would say is to walk in to training with no pressure and no expectations other than doing the best you can do now. If you do that every ride, you will look back with a smile.

If you really want to get serious, don't go to a coach, save that money, and buy a powertap wheelset (mine is used). Training with wattage is the gold standard.

Was going to get a garmin but decided to buy the powertap wheels instead. I don't have any training plan I just try to work on higher power, cadence, out of the saddle (drills) endurance, and climbing practice.

I ride just for fitness and fun. So I agree with u.

May I know how long have u used ur powertap? I have looked some power meter before, but I haven't used them. Dose the powertap wheelset much more heavy than normal wheel?

The hub is very light. It felt lighter than my old wheelset. I have been using the power tap for 3 weeks and it has helped a lot with pacing my efforts. I bought the wheelset used on ebay for about 300 . It is the PT SL 2.4 wired model. It is an older version but works well. It has helped me learn to conserve energy on longer hills. I think you would enjoy using it if you are interested. Cheers to you

Hi, RIP . I saw it on ebay, that's the cheapest I have seen. I think that would be helpful. Which cycling analysis app do u use?　Could it connect to Strava ?

Wired won't connect to strava but the wireless one will. The wired model simply reads the back wheel power great for training but it does not connect the power data to my strava unless I download it from the head unit but I am really lazy. If you would like the power data to synchronize to strava the wireless powertap hub (PT SL ANT+) is better for analysis app...they are more expensive due to their value. It will transfer the power data wirelessly to your garmin, and the garmin will sync the power with your strava. Overall, it is worthwhile to invest in the wireless powertap wheelset if you already have a garmin. Wireless is also better so there are not too many wires on the frame. Hope this helps JD

I would just go out and drope the hamer some.