datlas 

Please forgive me if this is not in the right forum, I know it's not really even 400Km but close.

I have signed up for the Mallorca 312. I am a reasonably strong enthusiast cyclist but have not ever ridden more than 180Km/115miles. Most of my Saturday rides are in the 60-100 mile range.

I have done lots of centuries (100 miles) and have felt strong at the end. I just did an 80 mile ride (5 hours) yesterday and felt FINE with it.

So in advance of the 312 at the end of April, I had planned to do at least a couple of long-ish rides of say 200-250Km.

However when I google "prepare for the 312" I see "expert coaches" state that training more than 5 hours in the saddle is not going to help with endurance and is only going to cause more fatigue.

I am still thinking I need a few longer rides if only to get my butt/back/body ready for a 14 hour ride.

Comments? Suggestions??