I think you will still find the better riders mix in some form of intervals and sprint training in the off season.
I agree. I love my weekly turbo sessions in winter.. not :)
I have completely neglected any sprint training, since I'm not racing and focused more on longer, say, 1hr TT efforts. Seeing how long I can sustain certain wattage for (I use a Powertap now). I still did shorter interval stuff but no regimented high gear hill sprints or high cadence drills like I used to. I don't see much point for sportives. For track, sure.
"I hate seeing riders going around in circles unsure of how to train." - which is why I got myself a coach. To anyone out there who wants to take their cycling a bit more seriously I highly recommend a coach over any bit of electronics you might be considering.
I agree. I love my weekly turbo sessions in winter.. not :)
I have completely neglected any sprint training, since I'm not racing and focused more on longer, say, 1hr TT efforts. Seeing how long I can sustain certain wattage for (I use a Powertap now). I still did shorter interval stuff but no regimented high gear hill sprints or high cadence drills like I used to. I don't see much point for sportives. For track, sure.
"I hate seeing riders going around in circles unsure of how to train." - which is why I got myself a coach. To anyone out there who wants to take their cycling a bit more seriously I highly recommend a coach over any bit of electronics you might be considering.