Fitness

[lane]

If it had to be one or the other exclusively, shorter more often with more intensity. I know from experience doing fewer, slower, longer rides didn't work for me. I agree a combination would be good. Also depends on fit for what? It you want to be fit for say a century ride, then only doing shorter rides would not be tye best option.

 

[lazyfatgit]

There was an article in a magazine a few months ago which suggested that a good 150km ride on a weekend could be as beneficial as 3x50km rides in a week. Depended on intensity and level of fitness.

Personally I was fittest when I was commuting 5 days on a 16mile round trip.

 

[harrison_888]

I think a combination of both approaches is possibly better than either one individually. Doing a couple of short-ish rides during the week (10-20 miles) and a longer one (50m+) each weekend seems about the right mix for me. And it seems to be paying off, as my weekend rides are getting longer without getting harder (last one was 87m, and I have a 100m planned for next month).

Spot on