the essential mix

One last race next Sunday. Kanto Road Race. 80 km. Pancake flat.

I’m confident I can ride fast on the flat. Confident I can ride the distance. Confident I can follow wheels. Just need a good game plan. The racing game.

As for training, variety is the key to a good training plan. Cover all the bases. Make yourself a well rounded cyclist. Mix hard rides and easy rides, rest and recovery.

This is I how I’m planning to lead into Sunday’s race:

The essential mix:

Monday: rollers – intervals and leg speed

Tuesday: flats – recovery ride

Wednesday: Isonobe x 2 – 170 HR, intervals?

Thursday: asaren or motorpacing (Shinobu yoroshiku!)

Friday: rest

Saturday: rest OR easy ride

Sunday: RACE

Tuesday’s training: recovery spin ~ Nota ~ Betsumata loop (33 km, 160 m climbing)