I'm new and I need some advice on training for a 2 wk tour in Ireland!
03-16-09, 08:58 AM
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I'm new and I need some advice on training for a 2 wk tour in Ireland!
Hello, I'm brand new to bike forums and I'm pretty new to biking too. I've started biking a lot more recently and I really enjoy it, especially as an alternative form of transportation. In 9 weeks my boyfriend and I will be going to do a two week bike tour of the west coast of Ireland. We will be biking anywhere from 20 to 50 miles a day. I want to make sure that I am in good shape for the tour and would like some advice on the best preparation. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good training program? Thanks so much!
03-16-09, 01:37 PM
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Read thru the Touring forum and the Road Cycling forum.
IMHO the best preparation is to just get out and ride as much as you can.
IMHO the best preparation is to just get out and ride as much as you can.
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Are you bringing your bike to Ireland, or will they provide one for you? If they are providing a bike or if you will rent one, the trip will be much more enjoyable if you bring your own saddle and have it installed on whatever bike you will ride.
Riding every day is the best advice, and you'll become aware of the various things you need. One good thing too would be to go to a bike shop and get "fitted" on the bike you'll be training on. Its hard to overemphasize how important it is to have all the angles and pieces set up right, and how difficult it is for a person to set up their own bike without knowing already. If you ride just occasionally, you might not notice the difference, but if you ride every day the improvements in performance and comfort you get from being correctly fitted are well worth it.
Good luck!
Riding every day is the best advice, and you'll become aware of the various things you need. One good thing too would be to go to a bike shop and get "fitted" on the bike you'll be training on. Its hard to overemphasize how important it is to have all the angles and pieces set up right, and how difficult it is for a person to set up their own bike without knowing already. If you ride just occasionally, you might not notice the difference, but if you ride every day the improvements in performance and comfort you get from being correctly fitted are well worth it.
Good luck!
03-18-09, 09:28 AM
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If you are already riding a fair amount, you should have no problems with the 20 mile versions. It's going to be at a fairly slow pace. Even a 50 mile ride is not bad. Remember, the idea of the bike tour is to ENJOY THE SCENERY and return from your holiday with a nice batch of memories!
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