Thoughts on a new training goal?
Last year I trained for my first Gran Fondo and the work plan was straightforward. Now I want to ride for about 2 weeks, say 3 days in a row, day off, 3 days on, day off, for a total of 16 days, and be ready by September (going to the Pyranees). I'll say goal would be daily rides averaging 50 miles and 3000 feet of elevation.
The way I'm training is linking up days of longer rides. I'm starting with a local 38 mile loop with 1900 feet, and working towards the 16 day cadence using this loop. Assuming I can do a 16 day session with the 38 mile loop, I'll add mileage and elevation.
Up until now, after riding this loop I'll take a day off, or do an interval hour on the trainer, so this is a significant change.
I don't see much info on training for this type of riding, so if you all have thoughts on getting ready for 2 weeks of riding, I'm interested!