How to incorporate two 40-minute strength sessions a week into SSB or build mid-volume

This would be the way to go in my opinion if your ultimate goal is cycling. I would think lifting pre-ride or the day before a hard ride would be detrimental to your ride/recovery.
If you are stacking them, the easy ride would also be a great way to warm your body up before you start into the more explosive movements. Of course, if you are just doing upper body stuff then perhaps the detriment would be minimal/mitigated.

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