How long before tour do you stop training?
05-12-07, 12:04 AM
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How long before tour do you stop training?
I am leaving for a ride from SF to LA. My original departure date was Monday, but it has been pushed back to Wednesday. I took my last training ride on Thursday. Now that I won't be starting until Wednesday, I was wondering if I should take one more training ride, just to stay in the groove.
Thus, the question at the top of this post.
Ray
Thus, the question at the top of this post.
Ray
05-12-07, 01:59 PM
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Nope.
You should probably have intentionally tapered a bit before you go. That way you start out fresh. It's not like you lose your fitness in 48 hours... more like 2 weeks.
You should probably have intentionally tapered a bit before you go. That way you start out fresh. It's not like you lose your fitness in 48 hours... more like 2 weeks.
05-13-07, 10:27 AM
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No, I don't at all think it's necessary to do another training ride. For example, the last two weeks before the start of my last tour was so nuts that I may only rode once during those two weeks. I still felt pretty good starting the tour, with no real problems.
Have a great tour!
David in FL
Have a great tour!
David in FL
05-13-07, 11:54 PM
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In 6 days, I rode 4 times. Total mileage was 170 miles fully loaded. The daily total was 35, 35, a day off, 54, a day off, 47.
Ray
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