TrainingPoint - Cycle Coaching

Wilier has always built Bikes that just hit different.

Check this out Gravel Racers. 100 Miler end of July. Solid Winter Goal.

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When guys like Wout van Aert or Mads Pedersen launch those massive 1-minute uphill sprints, they usually hover around 840–850W. Arnot De Lie just casually pushed nearly 200W more, hitting a peak of 1200W. That’s roughly 12.2 W/kg at his weight! Sitting at 32 km/h on a double-digit, 10% gradient is just pure tractor.

The cyclist over 40 doesn't peak. He compounds. Cyclists over 40 remain fast because their aerobic endurance holds up remarkably well over time.

Do not say I did not warn you.👍😁

The first time you build cycling fitness, you don't have a reference point. Every ride is a personal best. Every hill you clear feels like a victory because you've never been fitter than you are right now.

Take three months off and try again. Your body will respond. It knows the work. But your head is a different story. It remembers what 250 watts felt like. It remembers the group ride where you barely had to think. Now you're grinding up the same climb you used to fly up, and the only thing your brain can do is measure the distance between then and now.

Master & Grand Master cycling on the rise.
Why Masters/Grand Masters Are Crucial to the Sport Sustaining Participation & Funding: Master & Grand Masters make up a massive portion of the amateur racing community. Their consistent entry fees, club memberships, and equipment purchases directly fund the local racing ecosystem and event promoters. Promoting Lifelong Health & Longevity: They provide visible proof that high-intensity endurance sports can be pursued safely well into one's later years. Their involvement advocates for cycling as an accessible, preventative measure for population health.Maintaining Safe and Smart Racing: Because masters & grand masters generally have full-time careers and families, their racing format prioritizes safe, tactical, and respectful pack dynamics. They serve as role models for younger riders on how to minimize crash risks. Passing on Experience: Many masters/grand masters are former elite racers. They act as mentors within local clubs, passing down vital knowledge about pack awareness, race strategy, and endurance training.Fueling Innovation: Because this demographic often has disposable income, they drive demand for high-end gear, bikes, and specialized coaching programs, which in turn funds research and development that benefits the entire cycling industry.
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NEVER GIVE UP

Pottie: A Grand Master at his craft. Superb performance at Race to the Sun. Well done!
Johan Potgieter