Force Workouts

Hill Endurance

On or off road find a course that has some grades around 4-8% that take 5-20 mins to climb.  Stay seated and use a cadence around 60-70 rpm.  Zone 4-5a  Total climbing should be 1+ hrs.

Big Gear

At zone 4-5a, ride up hills that are 8% or greater.  Duration of climbs should only be 1-2 minutes for each hill.  Stay seated while climbing, using a gear a higher gear than you would usually use.  Cadence around 50 rpm.  Spin easily after each climb.     Total climb should be around 30-45 min.

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