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Chris Peden joined Anthony Walsh for Why Cyclists Need to Strength Train, published on 10 August 2023. Listen using the player or open the original episode on Spotify.
Roadman’s free beginner strength plan provides adaptable sessions, a progression framework and a printable training log. It explains how to select manageable work and assess it alongside your important rides.
For the broader research and exercise options, read the strength training guide for cyclists.
These are Roadman resources for listeners, rather than a transcription of Peden’s advice or a programme attributed to him. The original audio is the source for his views.
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