The weather has turned & it's the perfect time to prep for a great weekend of riding this summer at the Skatelife GranFondo.Preparing now for your ride will allow you the fitness and endurance you'll want for the event.
We've searched the internet and found some great articles to help your training, so stay tuned in the coming days and have fun riding!
Excerpts from-
Training For Gran Fondos, Part 1: Endurance
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By Curtis and Kristi Eastin, Chris Jones
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Published Feb. 23, 2010
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Updated Dec. 15, 2012 at 11:23 PM EDT
From Velo News
“Since we’re speaking of training for endurance
and not for “speed,” your most important ride will be your long ride. It is
important not to mix your weekly endurance rides with speed, strength and power
workouts. Avoid the local group ride on these days.
Find a friend who likes to ride steady i.e. you
can still hold a conversation — yes, even uphill and on your favorite town-line
sprints! Avoid those friends who insist on half-wheeling you. The objective is
to train not only your muscles and your cardiovascular system — both of which
receive benefits from strength, speed and power workouts — but also to train your
digestive system and your ability to use energy efficiently.
The key is to plan and build up the miles slowly
and consistently and enjoy your cycling!”
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