How much preparation time is required to complete a double century with confidence?
That depends on your base level of fitness and your experience on a bicycle. If you have ridden a bike regularly for years, the preparation time won’t be as long as for someone who is new to cycling. If your selected goal is for early summer, hopefully you rode your trainer during the cold winter months or aerobically cross-trained with activities such as cross-country skiing or running. If this is May and you haven’t ridden through the spring, a September double would be more realistic. Periodization Periodization is the cornerstone of any training plan whether you’re preparing for local club races or for long distance events. Coaches have different names for the basic training periods throughout the year, let’s use: transition, foundation, preparation and specialization. Transition occurs in the fall after a long cycling season. Transition can last a few weeks or a couple of months. It is a time for active rest, to repair your body and regain mental freshness. Periodization resembles
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