Winter Base Training vs Fat Loss: Why Long Rides Alone Won’t Get You Lean

Nov 28, 2025 8:31 am

Hey


Most cyclists think long, low-intensity winter rides will melt fat, but research and real-world coaching show the opposite.


In this week's The Climb newsletter, I break down why Zone 2 alone falls short, why challenges like the Rapha 500 can actually stall your progress, and what a smarter winter training plan looks like if you want real fat loss and better performance heading into spring.


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Have a great weekend


Neil


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