This doesn't hold up I don't think. While Im not on the level of Quintana, I have prepared for many pro racing seasons on the trainer living in the great white north. That includes a lot of time at and above threshold holding 360w or more and generating heat accordingly. I actually found that I would get too fit on the trainer for the upcoming season because it was so targeted and efficient. I could even get some decent speed in my legs with Zwift racing. I would win or podium races like San Dimas early on and lose my edge by Redlands and Gila in April/May. I discovered that I needed outdoor camps down south with more relaxed volume to approach the season on the right trajectory.
That could actually be happening to some riders here. If they were forced to ride the trainer and do a lot of targeted intensity this spring instead of outdoor variety, they could be losing the edge now.
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That could actually be happening to some riders here. If they were forced to ride the trainer and do a lot of targeted intensity this spring instead of outdoor variety, they could be losing the edge now.
Professional Athlete: http://jordancheyne.wordpress.com/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/145340
Coaching Services:http://www.peakformcoaching.com/