The off-season will look different for each rider.
That's important to understand, whether you are a junior or a professional, and everyone in-between. October may be your time off the bike, or you may have already taken time off the bike (like a good friend of mine who coached baseball in the summer). He simply shifted his "race season". Your favorite professional may adjust their season depending on their (and the team) goals. Spring classic riders train quite different than Grand Tour and world champion contenders.
I just wanted to wish you well in your off-season whether you are on the couch reading this, racing a full cyclocross schedule, or laying down the biggest base of your life.
Training wise, here's a reminder to not forget a) the five components of fitness or b) the six components of skill related fitness. Why? because we all rely on about two square inches of tire contact to help us enjoy this sport we all love so much! Also, cycling is a sport that requires symmetry and balance. In harsh words, cyclists are pretty good with #1, 2 and 3 in the first list and #2, 4 and 6 in the 2nd list. Why not work on your Fitness weaknesses during your off-season?
Five Components of Health Related Fitness
1-
Aerobic Endurance
2-
Muscular Endurance
3-
Muscular Strength
4-
Flexibility
5-
Body Composition
Six
Components of
Skill Related Fitness
1-
Agility
2-
Balance
3-
Co-Ordination
4-
Power
5-
Reaction Time
6-
Speed
Cheers, Larry Nolan, Team Specialized Junior Director
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