It really too involved to just say go ride. It depends on a ton of different variable.
If the team does not a training plan or coach to help you set up a training season here are a couple of great books for those who are self coached.
Hit the library and look for "The Cyclist's Training Bible" by Joe Friel it a pretty universal approach to setting up a training plan and season.
Also "Performance Cycling" by David Morris. This is more against the grain of what is considered the normal way to train but if your body responds to it well you will really fly.
Remember that the season is long and you don't want to be flying in February. Keep the intensity down to once a week until it warms up enough to start ramping it up.
Just like Eco Driving instrumentation is essential. Not to start a big debate but Heart rate is pretty useless IMO. If you're going to be serious about racing and like it invest in some kind of power meter. Some schools have power taps that they trade around. Train with a plan and have fun.
