Specific question about racing during build

[mcneese.chad]

How might I adapt the mid-volume short power build plan to fit weekly races?

So i’m brand new to trainerroad, and am looking to increase FTP as well as short power (for things such as criteriums), so the mid-volume short power plan looks pretty good. My question is this: I do a weekly training crit every wednesday, so what would be the ideal workout to swap for that crit? In that plan most of the workouts are high intensity, so i guess i’m looking to see if there’s a best fit to swap for a weekly crit.

Incorporating Racing/Group Rides into Short Power Build

I’m sure this is a question a lot of folks ask themselves or have asked here before. I’m currently in the second week of short power build MV I’ve been racing crits and circuit races on Saturdays as New England spring weather and my schedule allow. I have the option of riding 3 fast group rides Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday and am unsure about how to best incorporate them into my training. My goal for the season is to become a competent crit racer, take a podium finish, and make it through cat…