Our coast-to-coast tours are challenging events that should be undertaken only after training and conditioning. Here is our suggestion for a training schedule:
Coast-to-coast Tour training sessions:
- Week 1: 2 bike rides for 30+ minutes, 2-3 strength training workouts*
- Week 2: 2 bike rides for 45+ minutes, 2-3 strength training workouts
- Week 3: 2 bike rides for 60 minutes, 2-3 strength training workouts
- Week 4: 3 rides for 45 minutes, 2-3 strength training workouts
- Week 5: 2 rides for 45 minutes, 1 ride for 1 hour, 2-3 strength training workouts
- Week 6: 2 rides for 45 minutes, 1 ride for 1.5 hours, 2-3 strength training workouts
- Week 7: 2 rides for 1 hour, 1 ride for 2 hours, 2-3 strength training workouts
- Week 8: 2 rides for 1 hour, 1 ride for 2.5 hours (~20-25 miles), 2-3 strength training workouts
- Week 9: 3 rides for 1 hour, 1 ride for 2.5 hours (~20-25 miles), 2-3 strength training workouts
- Week 10: 3 rides for 1 hour, 1 ride for 3 hours (~25-30 miles), 2 strength training workouts
- Week 11: 3 rides for 1+ hours, 1 ride for 3 hours, 2 strength training workouts
- Week 12: 1-2 easy rides (tapering off level of activity for muscle recovery)
- *strength training workouts: squats, planks, light weight arm curls and arm lifts, back exercises of your choice that fit your personal needs.