What kind of training are World Tour riders doing in 2025?
Discover the cutting-edge training methods that World Tour pros are using in 2025! In this episode, we dive into what’s new and different compared to 2015 and 2020. Professional cyclists and Pro Coaches Ricky Arnopol and Andrew Giniat break down the secrets. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just looking to level up your training, you’ll find plenty of actionable insights to integrate into your own routine.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Modern Pro Training Revealed: Get an inside look at how the pros structure their sessions—from massive aerobic volumes to highly specific workouts tailored for climbers, sprinters, domestiques, and GC contenders. Disclaimer: Just because the pros do it doesn’t mean YOU should. Their training is supported by more recovery time, specialized resources, and naturally gifted talent. Adapt these insights to suit your own training goals!
Key Workout Innovations:
“I’ve been giving my athletes low cadence 30-60 sec full gas efforts for years.” Discover Andrew’s take on Strength Maintenance and how you can adapt this into a fresh new workout. Learn all about Ricky’s World Tour Interval Workout—a unique blend of high-intensity intervals designed for maximum power and endurance. (For more on these workouts, check out our 1x1 coaching sessions and the CoachCat app!) Deep Dive Into Pro Training Strategies:
The importance of aerobic volume and its role in early season racing. How big names tailor specific work for different roles—climbers, flat riders, and sprinters. A look at the mix of short efforts versus longer tempo blocks and what that means for fatigue resistance. The secret behind high gear torque work: from short, explosive efforts to extended torque sessions. Innovative Training Tech: Learn about our work with AI to monitor training, using sleep data and HRV to optimize recovery and performance—just like the latest features in CoachCat!
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