Francois Pienaar Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 A mate is asking me to join him. Am I totally STUPID to even think we can do this? I ride +-7hrs a week, have completed transbaviaans and all the major stage races in the country (ex Cape Epic / Joberg2C)
Velouria Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 A mate is asking me to join him. Am I totally STUPID to even think we can do this? I ride +-7hrs a week, have completed transbaviaans and all the major stage races in the country (ex Cape Epic / Joberg2C)If you ride water point to water point, with the aim of enjoying the ride and not chasing time or places, you'll be fine.
Skubarra Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 Am I totally STUPID to even think we can do this? You can actually split it in 2 questions Can you do it on 7 hours a week training? - yes Will you enjoy it? - .....
Undun Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 Last weekend for long training ride then it taper down for me. yippy I cant waitSame here man.Tell me please, what is your riding hours per week during the week before the race only.Last year i went in with my legs still a bit stiff from the last weekends training.I did finish the 36One but i think my legs could have been better rested.Do you even ride in the last week,some people dont that i have spoken to.
Undun Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 You can actually split it in 2 questions Can you do it on 7 hours a week training? - yes Will you enjoy it? - .....BEST IDEA...dont think of it as 361km... rather think of it as: 180.5 and 180.5 Do you feel better now?Now will you enjoy it?
Undun Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 A mate is asking me to join him. Am I totally STUPID to even think we can do this? I ride +-7hrs a week, have completed transbaviaans and all the major stage races in the country (ex Cape Epic / Joberg2C)Francois Pienaar you going to love this ride.Its not technical, its just Loooong buddy.Take good music and a keep providing yourself with positive/motivational brain updates at every check point.
Undun Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 SWART+ BERG = 12km 1100m Ascent doesnt matter who you are its a lung buster. 7 degrees lower down, 14 degrees higher up,some pro riders take over 2 hours to cover the final ascent in the Cape Pioneer Trek.... NICE Rooiberg just seemed like it never ended.
Cejay Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 Rooiberg put me into places where it was VERY dark,admittedly the heat played a major role.
HBay Cyclist Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 Reading your posts about all of the climbs makes me worry even a bit more....but wow its going to be awesome! Can`t wait. Whats the plans for the last week? Total rest or a little bit of riding?
Cejay Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 No ride longer than an hour with the last ride on Wednesday
JeankiePowerrr Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 No ride longer than an hour with the last ride on WednesdayWhy? in the days (week) before I can understand, but its still 3weeks to go..
JeankiePowerrr Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 who is actually training with a trainer here or has a training's plan?
Cejay Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 Why? in the days (week) before I can understand, but its still 3weeks to go..It is actually the last week I'm talking about,will still do training rides up the 10th April,there after 1 hour rides.
JeankiePowerrr Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 It is actually the last week I'm talking about,will still do training rides up the 10th April,there after 1 hour rides.Good
fanievb Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 who is actually training with a trainer here or has a training's plan? working on a training plan based on the MTB'ers training bible. Heading inland to visit family for easter and will do some "altitude training" Last big ride will be 10 April, then just some low intensity rides in the last week. last ride will be on Wednesday as we are travelling up on Thursday.
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