The Truth About Zone 2 Cycling — What Works and What Doesn’t

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Zone 2 training, steady aerobic rides that make up much of the “base” — has been everywhere for years. A new 2026 conversation questions whether Zone 2 is still the best use of limited training time. In this week's, THE CLIMB newsletter, I break down what it actually does for endurance, the criticisms from the cycling community, and how to build a smarter winter plan around it.

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Neil

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