Originally Posted by
mpath
If I had my druthers (ie. "retired"), I'd certainly be on the bike as much as time and weather allows.
That's my aim in life!
Based on experience, I'd suggest following a formal training plan and not just riding a lot and doing intervals a couple times a week. I was able to get away with the latter for a long time, but no more.
I'm currently on a 12-week "century" training program from "Training Programs for Cyclists" by Gale Burnhart. The volume is MUCH less than I'm used to but I'm fitter and feeling stronger than I have in years.
Of course, we'll see how well it's really working when I ride my first 200k in April. But the initial indications are very positive.
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