Dates for our training rides have been set. There are five in total spread evenly between now and the event.
Set dates can only mean one thing . . . it's time to commitment to riding regularly and progressively towards your goal.
Here are suggested 12-week, weekly training schedules (from 1st Aug) produced by the Around the Bay event organisers. It’s not necessary to stick to these guides, but you should aim to ride at three times a week. If you think that's too much, keep this guy in mind.
12-week training programs:
Using the training guides as the basis for our training rides, the table below shows the dates for Team Planex training rides and the distances of each.
Group TdF SS
(Training distance)
Sunday 1st July 40km 80km
Sunday 29th July 50km 80km
Sunday 26th Aug 60km 100km
Sunday 23rd September 60km 130km
Sunday 7th October 75km 180km
EVENT 100km 200km
Start-finish point
Jerry's Milkbar
345 Barkly St, Elwood map
Meet time from 7:30am for pre-ride coffee.
Ride departs 8am sharp.
If you drive to Gerry's there's loads of parking on Barkly St
What to bring
Pump
Spare tubes (x2)
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Self adhesive repair patches (in case you have two punctures – it often happens)
Mobile phone
Cash & credit card
Water bottle (x2 essential for 200km group)
A snack (banana, meusli bar etc.)
Option:
Spray jacket (if rain is predicted)
Dress according to the weather. It’s better to take off a layer if it gets warm, than suffer the cold for the whole ride.
Rain rule:
TBA
Remember we’re here to encourage you to ride more and if needed, increase your confidence on a bike. If you’re curious about anything ride related just ask . . . It makes us feel needed.