Personally I would be hitting the trainer 3 days a week and doing some intervals. In my opinion better than going out for a ride outdoors even if that ride includes hills. I'd then do 2 moderate intensity rides indoors or outdoors and one 3-4 hour ride outdoors on Sunday. That's what I'm doing for the Taranaki Cycle Challenge at the end of January (New Zealand).
Even though it's summer here in New Zealand we've had some **** weather. I've been very glad to stay inside on the trainer. Today I'll be inside on the trainer. Very windy outside where I am.
Hi from Auckland.
Even though its not much of a Summer so far its still reasonable riding weather and I'll keep taking advantage of it this week.
I might have to have a hour or so (hopefully not more) on my rollers as I have to look after our boys while my wife works.
Good luck with the Taranaki Cycle Challenge. I'm kind of tempted to drive down for it but its a long way and then sorting accommodation too....
Its a great race. I hope you do well.
Paul