Planning 5 days of 40 - 50 miles per day with 3,000 - 4,500 feet of gain per ride. After regular training during the winter and early spring, I have slacked a bit. Mainly long weekend rides at the moment. My inclination is to start with Sweet Spot 1 low volume, followed by two weeks of Sweet Spo…

Do not skip SSB2. If anything, and if you think you have some level of base, I would recommend skipping SSB1, getting in as much of SSB2 as you can, then (if you finish SSB2) add from your desired Build (likely Sustained Power). I say this because you don’t really mention “how” you plan to ride …

Thank you. This is very helpful. Since the trip will entail 5 days in a row of some decent gain (and it is supposed to be vacation), I am looking to complete each ride and be ready for the next day.

SS1 and then something with enough vo2max and longer rides. If you can, get some 60 milers in so that 40-50 doesn’t seem so bad. That’s pretty good elevation as well, can you mimic that at home on your local roads? If not, add some extra miles to your rides. 5 days straight of biking is a lot for m…

[image] sangowitz: I am looking to complete each ride and be ready for the next day. Remember that what you eat and drink whilst riding and once your off the bike, enjoying your holiday, will also play a key role in your ability to put five days back-to-back. Make hydration key and be mindful…

Thank you. I can mimic the elevation at home. Plan is to use TR twice during the week and then long ride on Sundays.

Thanks. It is a Backroads trip. This will be our sixth. You are absolutely right

Training for 5 days trip in beginning of September

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brendanhousler July 3, 2019, 6:25pm 8

awesome; try to get a 4th ride in so you’re only 3 days off each week

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