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Paris Roubaix Day-This race is one of the oldest, hardest one day races in the world.
Tips & Tricks For This Ride:
To view the race video-Go to the top of your screen to View Options, open drop-down, then select Dave Noda’s screen.
5 Interval Sets including a few 90 second and 3 minute high intensity intervals.
These sets teach us how to control output and ride steady after a hard interval. Critical skill needed to keep yourself attached to a group.
Cobbles are always easier when seated-Try to control your body position and stay smooth, hands are on the tops and no drinking until you finish the cobbles.
Use your rests when you get them.
90 second intervals are great for growing your VO2 Max.
This ride gives us a real-world experience for getting VO2 work in.
Remember that these intervals need to have sections over 105% or we are not activating the high end energy systems like we want to.
The virtual classes provide motivation, content, coaching and rationale for all efforts. This is much more effective than riding alone in your basement.
Mindset is so important at the end of the ride/race, during an interval when you are struggling or just like real life. Take inventory. Are you doing everything right to put yourself in the best position: Proper pedal stroke, head placement, drafting, body position, swing thoughts. Win or lose you will have less regret if you execute on all of the key elements.
Fun Fact-George Hincapie would go over these cobbles at about 500 watts