Two "A" races witihin 2 weeks?
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I'm intending to do the Etape in France next year, which will be a pretty challenging 100-mile bike ride that follows a stage of the tour de France. I'd also like to do an Ironman with the UK version being the default choice.
The problem if these events are on the same weekends next as this year, they are only 2 weeks apart (with the Etape first). I've just dug out a copy of Joe Friel's triathletes training bible who recommends either having your "A" races clumped together in 2-3 week blocks (presumably so that you can peak for both rather that having to go through another training cycle) or 8 or more weeks apart (so you can go through another training cycle)
2 weeks doesn't seem like much time to recover from a big challenge like the Etape and I'd hate to turn up to an Ironman anything but fresh and raring to go. On the other hand this could be perfect timing going into Ironman with peak bike fitness.
Anyone have any thoughts or advice on this?
The problem if these events are on the same weekends next as this year, they are only 2 weeks apart (with the Etape first). I've just dug out a copy of Joe Friel's triathletes training bible who recommends either having your "A" races clumped together in 2-3 week blocks (presumably so that you can peak for both rather that having to go through another training cycle) or 8 or more weeks apart (so you can go through another training cycle)
2 weeks doesn't seem like much time to recover from a big challenge like the Etape and I'd hate to turn up to an Ironman anything but fresh and raring to go. On the other hand this could be perfect timing going into Ironman with peak bike fitness.
Anyone have any thoughts or advice on this?
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I didnt think that the Etape course was anounced until later on in the year. The route will have a big bearing on your decision as the Etape could include some of the biggest mountains in the tour which could have a big effect on your recovery.
I rode the 2004 Etape from Limoges to St Fleur this was the longest Etape ever at 150 miles, so the distance can vary as well.
It is quite difficult to get into the Etape, I think now,you have to go with a registered UK Tour operator and its not cheap.
Both are well worth doing and I wish you the best of luck.