There are numerous debates over different cycling training philosophies, mainly the “big three” of sweet spot, HIIT (high-intensity interval training), and polarized (80/20). While proponents of each method tend to choose the “side” they like and defend it, my experience has been that each one plays a valuable role in training over time and in specific situations. We can use them all.

After resting off the bike to recharge the batteries and reviewing your past season, it is time to start planning the off-season training and priorities. One of the big questions about the off-season is the “need for speed,” namely how much intensity or resistance training work is required or beneficial.