Originally Posted by
jyjyjy81
This past year I have started riding some ultra events:
Feb - Sebring 12 hour
May - Calvin's Challenge
July - Saratoga Springs 12 hour
Sept - Adirondack 540 (made 660 km in just over 40 hours)
I am thinking of taking the next 6 weeks off and begin indoor training in early November. I didn't take any time off at the end of the season last year and I really think it cost me.
My Questions:
1. Should I stay right off the bike or just do the odd (weekly?) easy ride?
2. Is 6 weeks off too long?
3. Should I do other types of aerobic workouts? swimming??
I am hoping to start with some 24 hour events next year.
Thanks for your time.
I'm curious, in what way do you think it cost you to not take a break last year? What do you hope to acheive by taking 6 weeks off?