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Multi-Day Event Training
Day 002 - What's RPE?
1-hour ride at RPE 6, including 2 hills at RPE 7-8 
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RIDE FOR ONE HOUR AT RPE 6 WITH TWO HILLS AT RPE 7-8: Throughout this program we'll use a Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) to monitor how hard you're working. On a scale of 1-10, 1 is no activity at all (you're slouched on the couch) while 10 is flat-out, as hard as you can go. In between those two, 5 is moderate activity like a fast walk; 6 feels like a brisk effort; at 7 you begin to breathe steadily and rhythmically; at 8 your breathing intensifies. When you're gasping and unable to carry on a conversation, you've reached 9. With a little practice, you'll be able to stay in a given RPE zone as you ride. Today, warm up by spinning easily for 10 minutes. Spin your legs gently and get the blood flowing. Increase the effort until you reach RPE 6. Ride two hills at RPE 7-8. In the last five minutes of the ride, cool down by spinning gently.
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