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The week before a long bike ride

davidpm
davidpm Posts: 208 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm set to do a 40 mile bike ride on Saturday and I'm wondering if anyone with experience doing long rides can give me some insight into training the last week. How much rest should I get?

Right now my plan is:
Yesterday - Plyometrics
Today: Long ride on stationary bike (about 30 miles)
Tomorrow: Stretching only
Wednesday: Long ride on bike
Thursday: Shorter ride (8-10 miles)
Friday: Off day to drive up
Saturday: Event

Is this too much training the week before?

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  • daves160
    daves160 Posts: 600
    I think when I do a couple of short intense rides and get some "wind sprints" in on it, I have more strength and endurance. Take at least one or two days off before the ride. And...Eat a good spaghetti with meat sauce dinner the night before.
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