Question: I’m 40 and have been increasing my training annually for the last three years. I accumulated about 4,000 miles last year and regularly rode or raced 50+ miles on both Saturday and Sunday. I did fine on Saturday, but I noticed a lack of power for the Sunday event. Maybe it’s my age. Do…
Question: I want to attempt a brevet series (rides of 200, 300, 400 and 600 km) in the spring to qualify for the 2003 Paris-Brest-Paris. I can do 25 miles pretty comfortably right now, averaging 15 mph, 2-4 times weekly. How important is it for me to do rides of 3-6 hours? — Bill P….
Question: I just finished a 600K (373-mile) brevet with 15,000 feet (4,500m) of climbing. Next, I’m signed up for several double centuries. How can I improve my average speed in these long rides? I hate structured training plans, and don’t lecture me about nutrition! — Dan L. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Hang on, Dan. Here comes the lecture….
