Jerry Powell

There are a lot of different strategies for using fixed gear

training. First off, not everybody is training for the same thing.

Also, not everybody is actually training... (take that however you

want).



As a general case... I recommend starting on the fixed early, and

after some "adapting" (using low gears and varied terrain to get your

spin back) step up the gearing, starting with rolling hills increase

the terrain factor progressively (remember the principle of

progressivity?) and begin to alternate these rides with intervals as

the racing season approaches.



Since every rider has different strengths and weaknesses, fixed gear

is a great way to focus your training on strength and power, or on

technique, as you wish.



Jerry





At 7:55 PM -0800 1/21/02, Bill Nautel wrote:

 ...what's the thing with really low gears and steep hills? I tend to

gear higher and choose more rolling terrain: standing on the

upgrades, spinning out on the descents and running along the flats

geared such that I can do 18-20 mph at 10 -15 rpm above what I

settle into on my multi-speed. Care to enlighten?

                     Bill

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