Advice/Encouragement?

[smilingcat]

use a trainer? and adjust the resistance to max. (or adjust to something much harder than you normally work). Ride on the trainer for two to three hours as if you were climbing long hard mtn.

Before I quit riding 6/7 years ago* I used to adjust the resistance and train for several hours. 15 minutes of slow warm up. then increased my output in one to two minute interval for next 15 minutes then my real work out for about an hour and half. Follow this by cool down (important). keep water bottles in cage so you don't dehydrate. I used to listen to music to help pass the time and also used timers for the interval workout.

Sorry to hear about the weather though. And good luck with your ride. which ride??

smilingcat

* I'm back on... riding recreationally... well sort of.

[Mr. Bloom]

I think you'll feel better about it if you get out the winter clothes and go for it if it's safe for riding..

Please don't do anything unsafe

[RolliePollie]

I am sending you all the ENCOURAGEMENT I can muster!!!

I can't believe you guys aren't getting a summer up there! What a huge bummer. I agree with Mr. Silver...put on the winter clothes and go for it (only if it's safe though). Even though it completely stinks to be riding in your winter gear in July, I bet you'll feel better if you get your ride in. If it's too bad, you can always turn around and go back home.

I will try my hardest to send you some sunshine

[Starfish]

Sorry to hear about the weather though. And good luck with your ride. which ride??

Thanks, SmilingCat. I was hoping to get in a good 10 hours of riding tomorrow, but the trainer does give me an idea. If I head up the mountain and can only go part way, I could do 1/2 the workout outside, and come home and do some more on the trainer.

The ride is the Shasta Summit Century at Mt. Shasta, northern California. I'm excited and scared...I have never climbed 10,000 feet before. That's one reason why I wanted to get in my long ride tomorrow. I was shooting for that 10,000 foot mark, including the training at elevation.

Edited to thank Silver & Sara...you are right, I have to get out there!

[Veronica]

Yep, you definitely have to go for it. I know you're smart enough to stay safe. I'd go more for time though than distance. With the weather being nasty, you may ride slower than normal and that's okay. Get your ten hours in on the bike.

V.

[teigyr]

Starfish - if you ride, be careful. Tomorrow is supposed to be bad, so I hear. Monsoon type tropical rain. At least that's the rumor at the airport.

I know it's frustrating though. I agree with using an indoor trainer and if you do go out, try not to go too far from home. Unless the weather forecast changes

[bikerchick68]

I have no advice but I can't wait to hear about your ride... my ex is from Redding so I have spent time in and around Shasta... BEAUTIFUL area!!! (I love Bumpass Hell area... so cool!). Have a great ride and I'll have my fingers crossed for better visibility and no rain!!!