Steady state riding

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Joshua Plumtree

Approaching perfection from a distance.
Completely understand how all this stuff seems confusing. Although I'm 54, still a novice at training for a specific cycling goal.

Longer, slower rides, or 'Base' as Jason calls it, will allow some adaptions to take place that will enable you to ride at a faster sustainable pace at a later date. But I don't think you really need to stick too rigidly to a plan if your aim is merely to became a faster cyclist over a period of time. Also not convinced you require any specific HIT work unless you decide to race at a later date.

Simply mix up your cycling a little. Ride fast when you feel like it (even during your slow ride days if so inclined!), hit a few hills hard occasionally and, if you're out with a local club, sprint that last mile to the cafe stop as fast as possible so you're at the front of the queue for the carrot cake! ^_^
Finally, if you're really motivated, add a couple of short rides per week, perhaps no more than 20 miles, and have a real blast! :stop:
 
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50000tears

50000tears

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I am definitely one for over-thinking things and making things far more complicated than they need be. I think I am now happy to do more steady, easier miles. If for no better reason than it being nice to not be a slave to my Garmin all of the time and trying to hit a constantly higher and higher average speed.
 
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