Cycle Training Question
skinnybuddah
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I know its that time of year when we all get on the turbo, or if your a bit unfortunate not to have a turbo (like me!!) hop on the spin bike. Anyway, planning ahead I'm planning on doing an 85mile road event in may next year, (big hills!) and am looking for some advice with regards putting together a training schedule for this.
Can anyone point me in the right direction, this will be my first longer distance road bike event.
Thanks in advance.
Can anyone point me in the right direction, this will be my first longer distance road bike event.
Thanks in advance.
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This winter i try to do one big ride a week (50miles+) and then see how my times compare in next years events. Turbos are good........i sold mine after 3 uses and hit the road again. With right lighting and clothing the winters can be enjoyable
Quite fancy buying a turbo, but am using a spin bike in the garage at the moment.
I hear some praise of it, and some criticism - I guess I'm so new to the bike that it probably doesn't make much of a difference.
I have had my power measured over a 30 minute period on a computrainer and average 270watts at the minute. I have improved by over 20 watts in the last 2 months.
Put on some good music, dim the lights and open the wimdows/use a fan and smash it out. Oh and get out on the roads every week for a long fat burner ride (HR no higher than 145-150). This will build your aerobic threshold and make your performance better in the long run. But be disciplined though to stick to HR.
I am sorry about the scottish ice..... i forgot to mention the right tyres also [;)] Some things you cant prepare for i suppose ^^^^
Hope you havent done too much damage and recover quick.