Quote Originally Posted by GraceKeaux View Post
Before this forum, I'd read Chris Carmichael's (according to my BF, he's the best coach ever) book, The Lance Armstrong Performance Program. Now, I don't plan on being Lance, but I thought the book had lots of great tips. So in the strength training chapter he says, "Strength training and cycling don't mix well when done concurrently. The best time to do strength training is during the late autumn and through winter-- when most cyclist cut back on their riding because of the weather." Would you say that this would be for gnarly pro riders who are putting in tons of miles?
I do weight training 2x per week, all year round. During cycling season I ease up on the leg exercises, but I don't cut them out completely. Cycling is not a weight-bearing exercise, and it's important to do regular weight-bearing exercise to maintain bone density.