. The book spoke of "Base Training" not as a chore, but as the foundation of a cathedral.

from the training methodology into the story, or perhaps focus on a different cycling discipline

For twelve weeks, Javier became a monk of the road. He ignored the urge to sprint past rivals on the local climbs. He kept his heart rate in the "aerobic zone," even when it felt embarrassingly slow. His cycling computer became his strictest coach, and the Planifica Tus Pedaladas

He wasn't gasping. He wasn't cramping. He looked down at his stem, where he’d taped a small summary of his zones from the book. He shifted gears, stood on the pedals, and realized he wasn't just riding a bike—he was executing a masterpiece he had spent months planning.