RIDE FOR FOUR HOURS AT VARIED EFFORTS OF RPE 6-8: Okay, it's time for your longest ride yet. You won't cover 100 miles today but this four-hour effort will give you plenty of endurance to knock off that century when you're ready. Pace yourself, drink and eat every 15 to 30 minutes on the bike, and stop several times to re-fuel. When you hit the hills, alternate climbing in and out of the saddle just like you've practiced. You should find this ride surprisingly easy. We'd love to find out -- send us an email at training@activeroute.com and let us know how this training program worked for you. On another note, today is also the last day of this training program. What's your next bicycling goal? If you're considering a multi-day event like the AIDS ride, sign up for Multi-Day Event Training Program. If you want to improve your cycling fitness but have hardly any time to train, try Seven-Hours-A-Week Training Program. Or if you want to broaden your horizons and try a triathlon, check out Beginning Triathlon/Cross-Training Program. We're planning some great improvements to the ActiveRoute.com personal training program over the coming months, so keep an eye on us. We applaud your dedication and commitment. And as always, Live Active, Live Healthy. http://www.activeroute.com/go/active/sports/biking/training
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