Originally Posted by
Machka
If you feel a particular distance is pushing your limits, back off to what you did the previous week, and start building again. Also about once a month or so, you might want to back off a little bit just for a rest.
I'm glad you mentioned this. I think I might need to back-off a little from the 50k. I did 36k the previous week so perhaps I made too much of a jump.
Originally Posted by
Heathpack
One thing that works for me is to always have a clear goal, something I'm preparing for. Keeps things moving along nicely on the bike.
Great advice. My goal is 200k. Montreal to Ottawa, when I'm ready
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