Toolbox: “Now is the winter of our discontent” so spoketh Richard III. For cyclists, the mid to late winter doldrums can also set in from too much training with too little competition or tangible goals. Break out of that funk by being highly focused both on the bike and in the gym.

TOOLBOX: Lifting heavy weights during summer and race season may seem like the antithesis of training for cyclists. But the benefits are real - so let's breakdown how in season strength training will help you stay strong all season long.

As with any good block of training you have arrived at the end of your primer on creating a resistance program. So far we’ve covered some important terminology to know, how to create a solid program, and the all important form considerations; so what’s left? To finish we are going to start at the beginning!