Sweet Spot Intervals | Indoor Training On The Passo Giau

[@lyndawkswks853]

I know this is a few years old now but Keep coming back to this training session over and over again, by far my favourite of all bike training sessions. Thank you lads 😊👍

[@acanfield87]

Agreed--this one is a keeper! I've replicated this on my Rouvy and MyWhoosh.

[@rtaylor8322]

GCN Training videos have changed my whole perspective on indoor training! I've had a 20+ year old trainer hanging the garage and it probably had less than 200 miles on it and I'm being generous. This past winter I brought it in, set up a computer to watch GCN Training videos and see if I could tolerate riding a trainer for more than 15 minutes. What an eye opener! I'm older and long warm-ups/cool-downs are in order, so I start with watching past cyclocross races (my Dutch is improving!) for the first 10-15 mins, then switch to one of GCNs videos followed by a cyclocross cool down. An hour + is do-able, painful, but do-able. Thanks so much!

[@Urgentino]

Thanks Simon. Moltes gràcies. Thanks GCN. Not Panda, not Avast nor Mc Afee. You'r the best antivirus. Us estimo nois i noies.

[@paulbradbury4397]

This is one of the best you’ve done, and I enjoy all the training videos you do. Keep it up!

[@gcn]

Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed the workout!

[@meganstaropoli2883]

Came back for more with Si! Kicks my but every time. LOVE IT! Commercials suck - I’ll never buy or participate in any of what’s being peddled so their effectiveness is NIL with me!

[@123chaff]

One of my favourite workouts but still does my head in around half way up. Excellent. Thanks Simon.

[@matthewbuckley3890]

Absolutely love these sessions while I’m stuck offshore can’t wait to get back home on my new bike and see if f Iv improved

[@Juan-xb1bz]

I’ve been doing polarized for a while and did improved, but since I have got into sweet spot, and particularly this session, I think I am getting much more of my little saddle time. Whilst polarized may be best for pros and people with a lot of time to ride, it would seem to me that sweet spot is the best option for the time crunched cyclist…Thanks very much GCN for your great sessions!

[@Pakitin-r7v]

This style of workouts so much better than the current style! Makes it so much more enjoyable and motivating than a bunch of people on bikes in a room listening to the sexual tension between Hank and Manon!

[@jillianhicks3793]

Well, I find I sweat more with these sessions because it's closer to riding outside and there's no effort level 1 breaks.

[@jamiewilson6631]

This and VO2 max are my favourites. Keep them coming GCN! 👍

[@kottkecoaching]

Great session for zone training. This is a cornerstone training session.

[@martinraffel9206]

Thank you soo much for these sessions. As much as they hurt they are amazing during this period of time

[@terameeks2023]

Challenging ride but the scenery made it much more enjoyable. Nothing like that in my part of the Midwest. Inspiring views and great coaching. Big 👍

[@1958vintage]

One of the best yet for me! As an older rider (60) I find it difficult to go very hard then back off, as some of these training sessions prescribe. This one, where the hardest effort is at the end of each block, is a lot better for my knees. So this is definitely going to be one I use over and over again for my TT training.

[@aidanodonnell426]

GCN, has to be the best training channel out there. 17kg down over the lock down all thanks to these work outs.

[@iaindavies-moore5061]

Always a pleasure to train with Si R. Im a nurse so early starts and late finishes. These sessions are perfect for me.

[@Garythenoo]

Hi. These training sessions are great. Can't keep up just now. Recovering from serious knee injury but vids are helping me. Thanks. Gary.

[@steverussak4926]

Same as others have said. I’ve had this in my playlist for a few years and have just come back to it again now that rain and darkness envelops my mornings. I like this one because it instills discipline. Discipline to remain restrained and not go all out but go for the distance. I dig in on The sweet spot and really blow it out for the surges and follow every instruction. Highly recommend!

[@gcn]

Good to hear! Keep it up 💪

[@meganstaropoli2883]

Did this again today with you, Simon. =) Man, those 4 minute "sweet spots" are tough! I picked out the mile/km markers and congratulated myself every time I reached one. Broke down the ride and made the climb/time go faster! Love the scenery and am inspired to one day get there myself! Maybe I'll have the privilege of having you pass me by! =) Thanks again! =))))

[@tiago_als88sousa2]

Amazing indoor train session. Thank you very much for sharing 👌👌💪💪

[@tacoma1309]

Hi Simon (again): Just wanted to say, Yours is still the best workout: It is flexible--you can do it fast in a lighter gear, or a little heavier and slower cadence. You can go 100 rpm in the 30 sec interval or stand and climb in 2 gears up. Your workout is more like real riding in the hills. Thank you again sir! randy c

[@gemmamcclelland288]

Longest one I’ve done & loved it!! Thank you for helping me through lock down

[@stevereynolds547]

One of those most scenic roller workouts I've ever ridden. Thanks, Si!!

[@acanfield87]

Great workout and one of the best on GCN. For a real killer I repeat the second block of 4 intervals for a third block.

[@K.mersch]

Hardcore

[@LS-xm9hg]

Back to this during lockdown, forgot how good they are 👍

[@jamieclarke1952]

Great coaching by Simon, just the right tone and frequency to be clear and motivating

[@philipplorenz9485]

Thank you Si and Matt! Great session to re-build my form!

[@sunnyincambridge]

I keep coming back to this workout like a fix for the italian travel I'm missing. C19 pandemic sucks but GCN is my outlet here in the USA.

[@jasonturowski700]

Have truly enjoyed these videos. During the covid pandemic when all our gyms and other ways to exercise were difficult or impossible, I turned to these videos for good exercise and lots of education around cycling. Very appreciative. Massive thumbs up.

[@stanislavvlasov6855]

I like this training session. Thirty seconds sprints are fantastic. Thank you, GCN.

[@kristenbrook897]

Thanks Simon, great training session. Liked the fact you go straight back into it after the intervals, no recovery. Good training for mounting biking as well

[@robertlacasse]

A great workout! One of my favorite GCN training sessions. I do it on regular basis during the off season on my indoor trainer. Thanks GCN!

[@claudinemendiola4991]

Hello from the Philippines! Killer training session!! Please create more sweet spot trainings!!

[@matthewgill5811]

I love this workout. Si is the man. I've even taken to making this one in TP and riding along with him while Zwifting (granted, I made it 4x4 efforts to even it out), but the motivation of a ride along parter is tops. Thanks GCN for making these!

[@andrewcole3842]

l love this combination of fab scenery and interval training :-)

[@itshim3837]

Another brilliant training vid. Scored 9/10 on my barfometer.... nearly hurled on the garage floor after final sprint!

[@eileensutton9084]

My three biggest addictions, my bike , my coffee, my GCN peeps. Thanks for another great year!!!

[@gcn]

Thanks Eileen, have a fantastic year as well and thank you for all your support :)

[@yestoconquesecome]

Just great , thank you from Miami

[@derekbryczek4992]

Fantastic session same like any other fromGCN, Thank you guys!👍🏻

[@marekdeamud9327]

By far my favorite GCN training video! But I love them all

[@kisooya1]

Loved the session. Simple but a complete workout.. and not boring... Thanks GCN~

[@zathlonzero2437]

Real gruelling session. Loved it! Kept up with you and didn't drop any gears. Did the workout on a spin bike in my garage. Great music choice too, the up beat sounds in the thirty second intervals really get you going. Thanks guys for a great workout.

[@johnlocher1667]

Love this workout! Perfect for a snowy May 9 New Hampshire day. GCN training sessions are keeping me sane!

[@gcn]

Great to hear John! Enjoy your snowy day in and hopefully you'll be riding outside soon

[@mmotpm5237]

Guys: that is the best session I’ve done. I’m on a LifeCycle in the Marriott in downtown Charlotte NC on a work trip. Loved it. Approximated power using “CAL/HOUR” readout. I suggest that the graphics use % FTP as well as RPE as a lot of us have power metres and we can adjust accordingly. Really enjoyed it.

[@BlackFlag111]

Love these older sessions.

[@charliecarabello3942]

This has become a 'go-to' session at the beginning of the my year for the last couple of seasons. As time crunch as I am, it ticks all the boxes for good early year load with out going bananas.

[@jeffhilovsky3727]

Great workout....great scenery! More like this!

[@trekhardfilms]

Another fantastic training session! I am really enjoying the variety of sessions and enjoy your talking throughout as I learn a lot from it.

[@nicolatomasi]

great job Simon! Definitely the best way to train w/o a powermeter, just HR.

[@gcn]

Glad you enjoyed the session, Nicola!

[@tracimorrison6161]

Really love the videos combining an indoor coach with an outdoor venue. Thanks!

[@PaulCanlanFilms]

Good to see the content of the session in the description again. Love that. Thanks GNC!

[@edricketts6887]

The gear selection info is really useful , as i don't have a power meter and really helps to find the right exertion level.

[@kentarbett9731]

HI i have done loads of your sessions, this is the first time i have done the sweet spot, it is hard but worth it, I thought it was grea. I am in training for a 70.3 barcellona ironman in may. many thanks

[@rpriceutube]

Great workout Simon, thanks, especially enjoyed revisiting Passo Giau which I did several years back while doing the Sella Ronde! Favorite workout so far, keep them coming.

[@zoyazeeshan2922]

This is definitely my fav session so far!!! Sweating thro and thro

[@AndAbr21]

Great session, thanks. Looking forward to some floating sessions on the road, rather than my usual ˋˋfloater“ sessions that are a whole different thing! Still love that you account for those of us who haven’t go all the training gear, thankyou.

[@warrenbentley2407]

I have just come across this video the last time I completed it was a couple of years ago and I really enjoyed it found the last effort really hard but Simon kept me going and the scenery was stunning keep it up boys

[@valeriadag8781]

Estoy entrenando con el GCN desde que empezó la cuarentena en Argentina, son los mejores!!!

[@rafaelsarmiento2082]

Brutal! Loved this! Best Coronavirus season, session, so far 😆

[@teresacrossfield1986]

Brilliant workout, great encouragement when you need it.

[@LowCarbHighFatLCHF]

Thanks. Excellent session 👍👍👍

[@1Cocknose1]

Really enjoyed that! A tip for people who don't have a cadence sensor, watch Simon's legs and count in your head your legs will follow.

[@marcsanford1916]

Great session! After taking 2 weeks off this is exactly what I needed!

[@sjdb5790]

Just finished it for first time. Was great for me!! Thanks, Si!! You’re a great leader and you definitely helped me get through it.

[@conorclancy9081]

Love this session

[@JamesManthorpOnline]

Thanks Simon for another epic training video. Cranked this one out with my partner in the gym on a wattbike. 💪💪💪

[@bethi5978]

Great workout. Love the explanations about why you do what you do in a session. Keep them coming.

[@andrewh3778]

Thanks for the training session 👍 love these outdoor virtual road videos, would love some new ones of possible.

[@gavinkelleher294]

Great session. Love Si Richardson and his dry humour!

[@everardorobles2464]

This was epic!! Never have 30 Seconds gone by so slow

[@bikingwithemily1109]

Super fun, I wasn't going to do a training video but super happy I did. The only way to make things better is to do the cool down to the descent

[@jdbaggins92]

Still brutal, thanks GCN for the great backlog of workouts.

[@tpebikego]

This really is a perfect sst session, my wife and I both love it!

[@jallmandinger5165]

Just brutal….please keep delivering the pain!

[@gcn]

Check out more training content over on our GCN Training channel!

[@castel32]

Thanks for the reminder for drinking water. Feels like we have ridden together so many times!! Cheers!

[@daveyboy79]

Don't have a power meter on my road bike, nor do I have an indoor trainer, done the odd GCN video when I get access to a gym, but just joined one and they have Wattbikes that I've never seen anyone else using. I did an FTP test on one the other day, so followed this video and it was my first interval session knowing what power to stick to for each "effort level" rather than just gauging it by "feel". Cheers Si/GCN

[@ericl2339]

Perfect training session for a quick workout over lunch. Good work gcn!

[@levskib4272]

Love it sweet spot training definitely helps me to those steep on MTB

[@TheSoapbox77]

Most favorite workout. This one hits hard.. "More please"..

[@josephjones6954]

Enjoyed the session! This will be a good workout to include in my weekly routine, thank you for making this available. Joe, Ohio USA

[@fabianoleite836]

Brutal, did this one today. And the quarantine goes on and on!!!

[@avidday58]

Bring back the Dolomite rides!

[@jackiepatane6379]

That was my first live mountain ride session and that brought on a sweet amount of pain. I did it!

[@nor3bo]

Sweet Spot Intervals; this is still one of my favorites

[@cwgatling]

Brilliant stuff, thanks from an injured runner

[@samusiskin8164]

Love this session, or rather I used to. Just did it and there were four ad breaks of two ads each! I have to get off my bike to skip ads, so they COMPLETELY ruin the workout. If this continues I simply won't use GCN training videos anymore, which would be rubbish because they're great. Some feedback on what control the GCN team have over ads would be great. Thanks.

[@kirstenemmanuel7120]

Awesome workout, great training for group rides😊, Love the scenery

[@mariuszmajorek6867]

Cool training, but please correct description as there's only 3 intervals in the video before the mid-recovery

[@matthewgumm]

Loved this. Still getting to know this game. These sessions really help me understand what I'm doing - a little more than 'just keep pedalling!!!' Open question: as someone who would love to, one day - how big is the gap from these sessions to actually doing one of the climbs?

[@bobloew2175]

Absolutely brilliant, my legs are tired phew! Many thanks GCN

[@suefugle9465]

Only just found this one ❤ so good!

[@grierzimmerman6464]

My first GCN training sesh! OUCH! thanks a lot for the whippin’!!

[@gcn]

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[@tobiasbouma4071]

What's the audio for this workout? You don't mention any source so I'm guessing it's for public use?

[@Tsapalipricky]

You killed me!

[@VictorRodriguez-hj7vk]

can you sync the slope with the resistance?

[@LiamFishwick]

Global Cycling Network tough but worthwhile.

[@SachaKaBoom]

Fantastic! Loving these training sessions! So happy there are new ones and new challenges!

[@PattyC123]

Great workout…tough and good. Love your workouts!

[@gcn]

Glad you like them!

[@armahthetrainer]

This felt like a workout. Nice coaching. I loved it. 🚲👊🏾💥💪🏾

[@siquq]

great session. i haven't done this one in a while, and it really got me!

[@bobscarle]

One of my favourite training videos.

[@thehornydevil15]

Really enjoyed this session! At first i was struggling to keep at it, 15 minutes in and there was that awesome sweet spot! after that it was a really really great work out thanks GCN!!

[@notexactlyrocketscience]

at 15? you must've been unconscious for the first 15 minutes lol

[@thehornydevil15]

@@notexactlyrocketscience blimey now your asking this was 3 years ago! From memory I was struggling to find the right zones as this was before I purchased a smart trainer. Now the turbo does it all for me 😁

[@rjcleaver]

I must say I despise the turbo, but in an attempt to hit the race season in any kind of shape this year, I'm putting in a little bit of time. This session made it worthwhile, motivational, and has left me wanting to actually do more structured workouts. Thanks GCN. Also, I think I beat Si on the sweating front...

[@philorkill]

Holy smokes! That was intense! Had to step it down a little in the second half for the threshold efforts in the 1st minute of the interval or so, but yeah....intense.