Aerobic fitness is key for cycling. Cycling events longer than a kilo on the track utilize aerobic energy. A well developed aerobic system will help a cyclist to ride at a higher intensity for longer.
The 4-week aerobic fitness programs in the links below can be used pre-season or at the start of a season. They can be applied to prepare for road, track, MTB and gravel disciplines.
6-7h per week aerobic fitness program
5-6h per week aerobic fitness program
Click here to view all programs by TrackCyclingSA coach, Jaco Scholtz.