SF to LA ride - doable in 4 days? Training required...
Want to know 1) what your thoughts on the schedule below and 2) what sort of training I need to complete the ride below.
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Day 0 Thursday noon - one way car rental, drive me and my bike to SF
Day 1 Friday - Start early, ride 125 mi from SF to Monterey.
Day 2 Saturday - Long day, start early - ride 145 mi to San Luis Obispo (Mile #270)
Day 3 Sunday - Sleep in a bit, ride 110 mi to Santa Barbara (Mile #380)
Day 4 Monday - Long day, start early - ride 155 miles to home in Irvine (Mile #535)
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My longest ride to date is just shy of 200 miles and avg 15 mph moving time. I am not very strong or fast, just keep my heart rate in the 130s or so, maintain nutrition and hydration, try to minimize stops 5-10min, and keep trudging along.
I ride around 200 miles a week now, mostly low intensity except for a single session of tabata style intervals that probably aren't strenuous enough. Recently got aero bars for another hand position (not very aero given handlebar height similar to seat level) and a brooks saddle, and have been fiddling with fit. I should be able to move a little faster and with greater comfort.
Planning to do this ride later in they year e.g. after September, so I have time to train for it.
What do you think of the schedule above?
Should I work up to 300-400 miles a week in order to ensure that I can complete it without injury ? Any advice on training for this would be helpful.
thanks.
Last edited by Flounce; 04-12-17 at 09:50 AM.