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Weights make you fucking strong, but are hopeless for your bike speed unless you do a lot of conversion work.
If you've got plenty of time, both work well, but if time is more restricted, on-the-bike strength training gives a whole lot more value for money.
A month of twice weekly lowish cadence (50-70rpm) VO2Max type sessions might be a good way to join the dots between your weight-trained muscles and your bike-specific fibres, whilst bringing your lungs up to speed. If you really don't want to address racing lung power - probably a bad idea - then standing starts and seated surges are your best bet.