If you have been even close to following my training advice up to this point, then you are on track for the Audax Ride. The question then arises, “What training should I do from now until the ride?” Here’s a good general plan. Pay close attention to the advice concerning rest.
Week of September 8 – 14:
Follow Eddy Merckx Advice. “Ride. Lots.” Get in several hour and a half to two hour rides during the week. Let at least two of these be good solid interval workouts. On the weekend – go long! Try to get in a four to five hour ride on one of the days and a three to four hour ride on the other.
Week of September 15 – 21:
Take it Easy. Ride some during the first couple of days, but keep the intensity very, very low. You want to be rested for the 65 mile Tune up on Sunday. Friday, go out for about an hour and just spin easily.
Week of September 22 – 28:
Taper. Get about 8 to 10 hours of riding in. Watch your sleep. Get plenty of rest! Dial the intensity way down. Don’t let any one ride be longer than 4 hours. You are most interested in simply maintaining, staying loose, and being rested, well fueled, and well hydrated.
Week of September 29 – October 4:
REST!!!! Go for no more than two or three rides of less than an hour and a half each, early in the week. Get plenty of sleep. Don’t ride on Thursday or Friday. On Saturday, get up early and eat a good breakfast. IT’S RIDE TIME!
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