{"id":5236,"date":"2025-06-25T10:26:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T00:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/?p=5236"},"modified":"2025-06-25T10:26:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T00:26:54","slug":"mix-up-your-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/2025\/06\/25\/mix-up-your-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Mix Up Your Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

Classics founder James \u201cJY\u201d Yaffa takes to the keyboard over on Bicycling Australia<\/a> with a timely reminder: don\u2019t let your riding plateau this winter<\/strong>, shake things up, and come back stronger.<\/p>\n

At this time of year, should we reduce our riding loads or even, dare I say, add another form of exercise into the mix? It\u2019s a bit controversial but hear me out.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a strong advocate of mixing things irrespective of what time of year it is; not only is it mentally refreshing, it will make you a better rider. Between your weekly group rides, try changing your routine. I can just see the reaction from your WhatsApp ride group when you post at 6 pm the night before your ride that you are out as you will be attending a reformer Pilates class!<\/p>\n

One of the drawbacks of a long summer of riding is the lack of attention you have likely given to your body. Many of us neglect our core strength and conditioning.<\/p>\n

During the summer riding season, ongoing injuries can get worse and, in some cases cause long-term damage. Niggles can be sorted in Winter making you an even stronger rider come Spring. The cooler months are your time to get set and strong. Otherwise, you risk the well-known grey zone conundrum where doing the same thing each week means you have plateaued or gone backwards. Sound familiar.<\/p>\n

Supplementing your regular rides with strength and stretching exercises is essential to your growth and, more importantly, mentally refreshing.<\/p>\n

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Reformer Pilates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Another thing that will make you a better cyclist is a bike fit. This is the best money you can spend! Get a bike fit every few years (yes, your body can change!) which will make you a stronger, more confident rider.<\/p>\n

Swimming is another exercise that will make you a better rider. Don\u2019t we all dread it when an ex-rower, swimmer or runner joins the peloton and starts working us over? Adding a cardio-heavy discipline like swimming or running will make you bulletproof and the smiling assassin come Spring!<\/p>\n

After an intense period of summer riding and training it\u2019s now time to rethink your mindset\u2026 reboot your goals and create a strategy to make you even stronger. The less is more mindset during Winter can be a winner, still riding but working on overall body strength.<\/p>\n

JY\u2019s Top 5 Off-Bike Boosters:<\/h3>\n
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    Reformer Pilates<\/strong> \u2013 for core strength and posture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Swimming<\/strong> \u2013 full-body cardio with minimal joint impact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    CrossFit or gym work<\/strong> \u2013 power and injury prevention<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Personal trainer or coach sessions<\/strong> \u2013 targeted improvement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Bike fit<\/strong> \u2013 because a millimetre can make a huge difference<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Registrations for the Bowral Classic are open, so now\u2019s the perfect time to commit, set your goals, and start building the foundation for your strongest ride yet. Come October, you\u2019ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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