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Team Visma-Lease’s Elite Training Methods
For fans of high-performance cycling, Team Visma-Lease has unveiled some impressive training secrets. Unlike many teams, they don’t publicly share detailed power output data or specific training routines. However, their approach revolves around cutting-edge intensity-based training methods that push riders to their limits.
One standout aspect of their regimen is the use of **torque intervals** like the 40/20 sprint and VO2 Max efforts. These are short, explosive bursts designed to simulate race conditions, ensuring riders can handle the toughest parts of a race before they’ve fully recovered from previous efforts. For instance, Thomas Gloag, one of their young stars, has been clocked at 6.8w/kg during these sessions, an impressive feat for any rider.
On Day 5 of their La Nucia camp, riders like Tiesj Benoot were completing VO2 Max intervals on steep climbs (~1500 Vm/h) while pushing between 6.4-6.8w/kg. These efforts are structured to simulate the hard parts of a race, preparing riders for maximum intensity moments before recovery can kick in.
For the full scoop on how Team Visma-Lease is shaping up as one of cycling’s most formidable teams, check out our next installment where we dive into the secrets behind their morning training sessions and why it’s no surprise they’re running strong come morning break!
Power Analysis data courtesy of Strava
Source: https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-training/visma-lease-a-bikes-secret-winter-training