ATAC - Amsterdam Triathlon And Cycling

Interval training is essential to becoming a stronger, faster rider.
Doing 300W efforts on the public road however is not very safe, so it is better to do it on a track, similar to an athletic track where you do your speedwork.

Every Tuesday morning coach Jose Lozano (certified international coach) will be at the track training himself, together with other members of ATAC. If you need tips or help, make sure to be there at 6.50am to wait him up before he starts his laps (wait at the entrance before the viaduct), or reach out to him on Whatsapp.

If you don't have experience with intervals, simply look up some interval workouts on Trainingpeaks or Garmin/Wahoo and program these into your bike computer.

Where: Sloten Wielercircuit: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bYniTpigzzHZ4Ych7. You can enter the track by going underneath the viaduct and immediately turn left and go through one of the gates.

When: Every Tuesday at 7am

What: You do your own workout, based on your speed and own intervals.

Please note:

• ATAC has not rented the track, but it's usually open to the public at this time of the day. Watch out for walkers/runners and other riders, especially on your first lap
• This is not a group ride, each of us is doing his/her own laps, but seeing friendly faces early in the morning is a great motivator to push yourself hard.
• Feel free to use your TT bike as this is not a group ride

Time for open water at Sloterplas!

We’ll meet at the Deck in front of Watersportcentrum Sloterplas at 1725 for getting into our wetsuits, quick warmup, and go swimming at 1730.

Sessions are for those who can swim at least 250m freestyle without stopping and are comfortable with swimming in a lake.
You can do as much or as little as you're comfortable with but make sure to always swim with at least one buddy.

*IMPORTANT* you should be (somewhat) comfortable swimming in open water and be careful not to bite off more than you can chew!

*You are doing this by your own risk*

Requirements:

*Safety buoy* It is mandatory that you bring your own safety buoy. This way we can not only store our valuables but also be more visible in the water.
No buoy = No swimming with the group.

*Wetsuits* are highly recommended, not only because of water temperature but also to train swimming in one.

*Coloured swim cap* it adds visibility for the others.

*Safety*:
We recommend to swim in pairs when possible. We try to take all safety precautions possible but you are swimming as an individual and at your own risk when you come to these events.