Now you begin to develop strength and train the muscle tissue you've developed. The weight and intensity in this phase are high. Cycling-specific muscle groups begin to be emphasized in the power phase. Moderate to heavy weights are used in combination with explosive movements. The last phase of training before the cycling season gets into high gear is the endurance phase.
Lighter weight is used in combination with higher reps.
Cycling-specific muscle groups are again being targeted. The maintenance phase completes the cycle. The goal of this phase is maintain muscular fitness throughout the season, with a focus on non-cycling muscle groups. Intensity is light. The above is a rough outline of a basic strength training plan.