I'll be going up for my first IMLP in 03. From the anecdotal reports managing the bike is high on the list of goals to do well. Specifically:
Just how long are the pulls?
Local topography: I've got a 10 mile section on one bike route that has (2) one-mile 39/23-25 gear climbs. I've got another 7 mile stretch that stair-steps, has some rollers, but is essentially a 7 mile long uphill pull with two shorter (1/3--1/2 mile) 39/25 hills.
Any recommendations on how much to torture myself on these two routes? I'd be interested in the LP vets thoughts along the lines of: 4x10 mile + 2x7 = 1 loop of LP.
No training aides such as PC's, CT's, dogs, or coyotes. Although turkey-vulchers do have a tendency to show-up when I'm suffering.
- Go too hard on the first loop and you will pay on the second
- Last 10 miles into LP is the key section – stair stepping climb.
Just how long are the pulls?
Local topography: I've got a 10 mile section on one bike route that has (2) one-mile 39/23-25 gear climbs. I've got another 7 mile stretch that stair-steps, has some rollers, but is essentially a 7 mile long uphill pull with two shorter (1/3--1/2 mile) 39/25 hills.
Any recommendations on how much to torture myself on these two routes? I'd be interested in the LP vets thoughts along the lines of: 4x10 mile + 2x7 = 1 loop of LP.
No training aides such as PC's, CT's, dogs, or coyotes. Although turkey-vulchers do have a tendency to show-up when I'm suffering.