How do you begin to train for a ride like this? Well, a better question to ask is, how do you train for a ride across the country in the Northwest's winter-time? While it would be great to get on my bike and do lots and lots of riding, pushing progressively higher and higher milages, the reality is something different.
In January I have had one round of a good whopper cold, a week of the flu, as well as snow, wind, and freezing temperatures outdoors. So, my training has been limited so far this year. However, that said, I have been pushing the gym routine very hard. I do 24 minute rides on the Lifecycle, which has progressively higher and higher hills, as well as running on the treadmill for 12 to 15 minutes. Then, back to the bike again, another round on the treadmill, and finish with a weight lifting circuit. All this leaves me quite tired, but feeling like I got in a good workout. Hopefully, it will be enough so that when I start out on those hills east of San Diego, I can make it. I know all of us have had to adjust to the limitations of weather in our various areas of the country, so I am not the only one struggling to get in enough riding on the road. I also have the assurance that if I need to get a ride from the SAG vehicle to make it, I can do that, too. So, no worries. I will give it my best, and encourage my fellow riders along the way. We will make it!
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