USLA Nationals Training Block

~Roughly a 9 week block leading into USLA Surf Lifesaving Nationals. Hoping to use this block as a double purpose set-up for the Fall/Winter pool season. I want to emphasize lifting a little more, and do a bit more aerobic cross training. I want to figure out if cycling can help my swim fitness, or was it just a coincidence last year I was super fit in September.