The Self-Coached Cyclist – Training with Power
Take Control of Your Cycling Performance with Power-Based Training
Are you ready to elevate your cycling game, but tired of the overwhelming flood of information on power training? Whether you’re a serious amateur, recreational rider, or coach looking for practical guidance, The Self-Coached Cyclist – Training with Power is the solution you’ve been looking for.
What You’ll Learn:
Drawing from over 30 years of cycling experience and 5 years focused on training with a power meter, this book breaks down the essentials of power-based cycling training. It provides actionable insights tailored for cyclists who want to improve their performance efficiently, without dedicating hours to complex research.
With tools like Garmin, Wahoo, and Intervals.icu as the foundation for planning and tracking your progress, you’ll have everything you need to train smarter and reach your cycling goals—whether you’re aiming for personal bests, improving endurance, or enhancing overall fitness.
What’s Inside the Book?
Part 1: Training and Fitness Concepts.
Gain a deep understanding of the foundational principles of cycling fitness and how to leverage power-based metrics for your training.
- Energy Systems in Exercise and the concept of Threshold
- The Overload and Periodization principles that improve performance over time
- Key Factors to Improve Physical Fitness
- The Power Duration Curve and its importance in tracking progress
- Methods like FTP/FRC, CP/W’ Prime, and CTS explained in detail
- Using the PMC Chart for tracking and adjusting training loads
- The concept of Decoupling and how it reveals your aerobic efficiency
- Enhance your Cycling Abilities with focused training approaches
Part 2: Training Plan Concepts
Learn how to structure your training effectively, so each workout brings you closer to your goals.
- Setting Goals that are realistic, challenging, and motivating
- Core Training Plan Principles that guide your program
- Training Plan Structure: How to break down your season into Goals, Periods, Weeks, and Workouts for maximum efficiency
Part 3: Devices & Tools to Train with Power.
The devices and tools to train with power.
- Bike Computers’ main features
- Power meters features
- Heart Rate Monitors
- Indoor Trainers
- Training Platforms
Part 4: Getting Set up to Train with Power.
Step-by-step guidance on setting up your equipment and the Intervals.icu platform.
- Initial bike computer set up
- Get your FTP/CP – Testing Protocols
- Setting up Your Training Zones in Garmin & Wahoo
- Set up the Intervals.icu Platform for planning and performance tracking.
Part 5: Self-Coach your Cycling Training.
Empower yourself to take control of your training planning and performance tracking.
- Set Training goals and objectives
- Create a Training plan
- Create Structured Planned Workouts
- Unstructured Training Workouts TSS/Load Calculation
- Ride your Plan
- W Prime Real Time Tracking with Garmin Bike Computers
Part 6: Performance Control.
Learn how to monitor your progress and make necessary adjustments with the help of Intervals.icu.
- View and Analyze Ride Data in Activities
- Tracking Performance with The Fitness Chart
- Weekly Load Tracking with the Fitness Chart
- The Intervals.icu Power Chart and Using W Prime in Intervals.icu
Get a Sneak Peek! Download the First Two Parts for FREE
Curious about what’s inside? Download the first two parts of the book for FREE and start learning today! In these chapters, you’ll gain immediate insight into the core principles of cycling fitness and how to create a structured, effective training plan.
Who is This Book For?
- Amateur & Recreational Riders who want to get serious about improving their performance with a power meter.
- Coaches looking for clear, practical strategies to simplify power training for their athletes.
- Competitive Cyclists seeking to refine their training and performance tracking using the latest methods and tools.
Why Choose This Book?
- No Nonsense, Actionable Advice – Skip the overwhelming details and dive into practical training strategies you can apply right away.
- Tailored for Non-Professional Cyclists – You don’t need to be a pro to use power training effectively, and this book is designed with YOU in mind.
- Proven Methods – Explore power-based training strategies like FTP, FRC, CP/W’ Prime, and use Intervals.icu to track and improve performance.
- Training Flexibility – Learn how to adjust your training plans to suit your lifestyle, making every session count.
Ready to Take Your Cycling Training to the Next Level?
Unlock your potential and start training with power today. Get The Self-Coached Cyclist – Training with Power for only $19.99 USD
Download Your Free Preview: Parts 1 & 2 Now
Get started now and discover how training with power can transform your cycling performance, no matter your goals. Whether you’re a self-coached cyclist or a coach looking for clear and effective methods, this book will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need.