Long Distance Day Training Program

Training Tips

1. Check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program, particularly if you are over 30 years of age, or have not exercised for six months or more.
2. Enlist the support of one or more training partners, particularly if they're going to do the same event. It will help with your motivation, make training more enjoyable and more effective.
3. Ride at a constant pace that enables you to maintain a conversation (if you want to). If you're monitoring your heart rate (HR) aim for 60-75% of your maximum (max) HR.
4. Be sure to drink plenty of water, even in cold weather. As a guide, drink 1 to 1.5 litres of water for every kilogram of body weight you lose during each ride (or aim for clear to straw-coloured urine).
5. Practise consuming in training the food and drink you intend using in the event. Get yourself used to the taste of sports drinks and solid foods when you're in the saddle and a bit weary.

When do I need to start training?

Depending on what program you follow you will either being your training with the program on:

• 16 July ( for 13 week programs)
• 3 August ( for 6 week programs)

 

What is included in the programs?

Here is a sneak peak at Week 1 of the 13 week Starter Program 210kms

   

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Prepare for Portfolio Partners Around the Bay in a Day 2007.

210k Riders:

Week 3 of the fitness2live training program.

The Portfolio Partners Around the Bay in a Day Active Sport Programs are designed to prepare you for a ride of 50, 100 or 210 kilometres in day.

Designed by experienced cyclist and former iron man triathlete Dr Michael McCoy, these programs let you choose a training schedule depending on:

• Your level of experience (Starter or Progression);
• The time you have available in the lead-up to the ride (six or 13 weeks for training); and
• The distance you plan to ride (50, 100 or 210 kilometres).

 

The Starter Programs are for cyclists who might be tackling their first long ride but still have a reasonable level of fitness.

The Progression Programs are for more experienced cyclists who already have plenty of kilometres under their belts.

The Advanced Programs for highly experienced cyclists capable of riding more than 500 km per week in training.

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