It is a excellent ride, ive done it 3 times and took last year off to race so i
noe the commitment that comes with training heres some of my tips, hope they
help:
 

Buy a trainer, to ride indoors, using a trainer allows you to focus your efforts
on certin cycling aspects, such as pedal stroke, posistioning as well as just
getting used to the long time in then saddle. Also keep lots of water, energy
gels, a towel, and some tunes to help pass the time. since your not outside the
sweat dosent evaporate so its gonna get hott fast, sweat is also really
corosive, so use the towel to protect you bike.
Getting stronger and faster comes with time, so start slow and work up the
intensity. to gain endurence just increase the amount in time on your bike, dont
judge your rides by distance but by time. Because 15 miles one day is totaly
diffrent from 15 miles last week, start out by riding what fits your schedual
and bulid upon that. If your limited on time just increase the intensisty, more
bang for your buck, so-to-speak
Use clipless pedals, for better power transfer, also makes for a
more comfortable ride just take time getting used to being attached to your
bike, cliping in and out many time to get the action down.
Dress in layers and dress according to weather, being overly hott or really cold
makes for a shitty ride
Keep a training diary and use it everyday, even when you have nothing to put in
that days slot use it to put what you ate that day or just thoughts in general.
pays off next season when u wanna see where you fell off the wagon.
Stay hydrated, ehough said
Eat often. While on the bike eat carb rich foods and gels every 45min to 1hr on
a ride lasting over a hour and a half. it keeps your tank full and energy stores
full.
hopes this helps, if you have any more speific questions, just contact me
throuthe messege board.
 
take care,  Steve 


--- On Mon, 11/3/08, g59johnson <g59johnson@...> wrote:

From: g59johnson <g59johnson@...>
Subject: [TOSRV] TORSV training
To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 10:58 AM






I am very strongly considering the TORSV 09. This event will be a
first for me in that i have not to this point even ridden 100 miles in
a single day.

I have been riding consistently (2 - 3 times a week) for a little over
a year and average about 15+ mph. Longest single ride is 33 miles.

With the advance of cold weather in my area (central VA) I am reduced
to Sat/Sun rides and trying to get in 2 spin classes a week.

I am open to training suggestions and or experiences during the TORSV
(nutrition before, during, after).

thanks in advance for the advice.

George.


















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