whatever13
Likes Bikes
So I ride a cyclocross bike with slicks in to work and back 3 to 4 times a week.
The ride is fairly hilly both directions and about 14-15kms, it takes about 30-35 minutes. I don't have much time so it's my main fitness / training for the week plus a mtb ride on the weekend. I have a fairly unscientific, ride as hard as possible depending on how I'm feeling approach to the commute. This usually equates to progressively getting slower as the week goes on and I get more fatigued.
I am wondering though is this the best way to use commuting for improved performance? Would it be better to have allocated 'easy' or 'hard' rides and/or have day(s) off to recover? Should I cruise the flat sections and sprint up the hills? What do you reckon?
The ride is fairly hilly both directions and about 14-15kms, it takes about 30-35 minutes. I don't have much time so it's my main fitness / training for the week plus a mtb ride on the weekend. I have a fairly unscientific, ride as hard as possible depending on how I'm feeling approach to the commute. This usually equates to progressively getting slower as the week goes on and I get more fatigued.
I am wondering though is this the best way to use commuting for improved performance? Would it be better to have allocated 'easy' or 'hard' rides and/or have day(s) off to recover? Should I cruise the flat sections and sprint up the hills? What do you reckon?