I don't know what is best for my 11 year old son to train on over the winter.
He track races at Welwyn Garden City and I have promised that he can have the track bike of his choice if he covers more than 1,000 miles before the start of next season on a trainer. I am reluctant to let him go through the winter on the roads to cover this mileage on his own, so want to get him a trainer to use in the garage.
My problem is, do I get him a Turbo Trainer or a Roller. My thoughts are that the roller will help him improve his core balance whilst covering the mileage, however it doesn't offer the resistance that a Turbo Trainer can offer.
My objective is to make sure he is fit to start next season and make maximum use of a new track bike.
I don't know what is best for my 11 year old son to train on over the winter.
He track races at Welwyn Garden City and I have promised that he can have the track bike of his choice if he covers more than 1,000 miles before the start of next season on a trainer. I am reluctant to let him go through the winter on the roads to cover this mileage on his own, so want to get him a trainer to use in the garage.
Might be better spending a little on safety training and letting him out on the roads? Sure, he wont get run over by much on a turbo - but might end up with some mental issues!
I don't know what is best for my 11 year old son to train on over the winter.
He track races at Welwyn Garden City and I have promised that he can have the track bike of his choice if he covers more than 1,000 miles before the start of next season on a trainer. I am reluctant to let him go through the winter on the roads to cover this mileage on his own, so want to get him a trainer to use in the garage.
My problem is, do I get him a Turbo Trainer or a Roller. My thoughts are that the roller will help him improve his core balance whilst covering the mileage, however it doesn't offer the resistance that a Turbo Trainer can offer.
My objective is to make sure he is fit to start next season and make maximum use of a new track bike.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Barry
IMHO, 11 is a bit young to be thinking in terms of serious mileage counting. He'd be better served, socially, just mucking around with his friends at that age.
I don't know what is best for my 11 year old son to train on over the winter.
He track races at Welwyn Garden City and I have promised that he can have the track bike of his choice if he covers more than 1,000 miles before the start of next season on a trainer. I am reluctant to let him go through the winter on the roads to cover this mileage on his own, so want to get him a trainer to use in the garage.
Might be better spending a little on safety training and letting him out on the roads? Sure, he wont get run over by much on a turbo - but might end up with some mental issues!
Yes he will be far better off going out with some clubmates to look after him. The climate in this country is not so severe as to require indoor training. We only used rollers to suplement our base fitness attained over the pre-season rides. I would have thought though that eleven is rather young for serious training. -- Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks"
Might be better spending a little on safety training and letting him out on the roads? Sure, he wont get run over by much on a turbo - but might end up with some mental issues!
Yes he will be far better off going out with some clubmates to look after him. The climate in this country is not so severe as to require indoor training. We only used rollers to suplement our base fitness attained over the pre-season rides. I would have thought though that eleven is rather young for serious training.
We did winter training for the club last season and it paid big dividends. Not necessarily hard training but skills stuff and keeping things ticking over. Mostly on rollers indoors, but covering skills like bottle hand ups, balance, taking off/putting on jackets, and general leg speed work.
Beneficial but it should be fun. If you can get a room, and a bunch of the kids together, and a decent coach then it should be good fun. If it isn't fun then they won't stick at it.
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I don't know what is best for my 11 year old son to train on over the winter.
He track races at Welwyn Garden City and I have promised that he can have the track bike of his choice if he covers more than 1,000 miles before the start of next season on a trainer. I am reluctant to let him go through the winter on the roads to cover this mileage on his own, so want to get him a trainer to use in the garage.
IMHO, 11 is a bit young to be thinking in terms of serious mileage counting. He'd be better served, socially, just mucking around with his friends at that age.
1,000 miles on a turbo is child abuse! Have you considered how mind numbingly boring the experience can be? Your target of 1000 miles might well be counter productive. I have done around 30 miles on my turbo in about four years. My almost new turbo has just appeared for the first time in three years. Enquiries revealed that my younger son fancied using it instead of getting wet and/or cold and he too quickly reached the same conclusion as me - that the road is the better place to be. The promise of six months' worth of free beer and a fistful of decent Indie band tickets would not persuade my son to do 100 miles never mind 1000.
Have you sought expert guidance from an experienced coach about development targets? I suspect that 1000 miles is a tad too much for an 11year old.
I don't know what is best for my 11 year old son to train on over the winter.
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He track races at Welwyn Garden City and I have promised that he can have the track bike of his choice if he covers more than 1,000 miles before the start of next season on a trainer. I am reluctant to let him go through the winter on the roads to cover this mileage on his own, so want to get him a trainer to use in the garage.
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IMHO, 11 is a bit young to be thinking in terms of serious mileage counting. He'd be better served, socially, just mucking around with his friends at that age.
1,000 miles on a turbo is child abuse! Have you considered how mind numbingly boring the experience can be? Your target of 1000 miles might well be counter productive. I have done around 30 miles on my turbo in about four years. My almost new turbo has just appeared for the first time in three years. Enquiries revealed that my younger son fancied using it instead of getting wet and/or cold and he too quickly reached the same conclusion as me - that the road is the better place to be. The promise of six months' worth of free beer and a fistful of decent Indie band tickets would not persuade my son to do 100 miles never mind 1000.
Have you sought expert guidance from an experienced coach about development targets? I suspect that 1000 miles is a tad too much for an 11year old.
I get what you are saying, the problem I have with my son is that he insists on all the gear for every sport he takes up and then as soon as he has emptied my wallet, he drops the sport and is on to the next thing. Now he has to work hard to prove that he is serious. Maybe 1,000 miles is too much - i'll probably relent if he make good progress at some point. He is still doing winter training at the track and the most enjoyable kids stuff on his bikes etc, but I am keen that he improves his leg strength and shows commitment before I spend out a few hundred pounds on a new bike. I am sure that manu parents understand where I am coming from - honestly, i'm not that cruel!!
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I am sure that manu parents understand where I am coming from - honestly, i'm not that cruel!!
There's a real danger that overtraining in young people before their growth plates have fused can cause permanent damage, so be sure to take expert advice when formulating a training plan, and stick to it.
I get what you are saying, the problem I have with my son is that he insists on all the gear for every sport he takes up and then as soon as he has emptied my wallet, he drops the sport and is on to the next thing.
All kids are like that.
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Now he has to work hard to prove that he is serious. Maybe 1,000 miles is too much - i'll probably relent if he make good progress at some point. He is still doing winter training at the track and the most enjoyable kids stuff on his bikes etc, but I am keen that he improves his leg strength and shows commitment before I spend out a few hundred pounds on a new bike. I am sure that manu parents understand where I am coming from - honestly, i'm not that cruel!!
Its good to give him a target, but be wary of making it a job - he's sure to drop it then.
I get what you are saying, the problem I have with my son is that he insists on all the gear for every sport he takes up and then as soon as he has emptied my wallet...
Sometimes "No" is the right thing to say to children 🙂
