I'm planning on taking a cycling vacation next month with the intention of doing 80-100mi rides a day for five days straight in San Diego,Ca. I'm considering this to be my poorman's training camp. My plan is to do those rides in 7-8 hours at moderate intensity so I can recover for the following days workout. Besides riding long distance daily I'm planning on partaking in at least two race type group rides of 25mi each.
Two weeks after my vacation there is a race here in SoCal that I would like to do well in.
There isnt' much information on the web regarding training blocks. Although I have read about runners/cyclist improving after they have recovered from a training block.
Now for the questions.
#1. Anyone have experience with training camps/blocks? Was there an noticeable increase in fitness followlling it.
#2. Advice on methods to help me recover for the follwoing day's workout. I figure that I'll need drink recovery drinks, drink whey protein, eat a decent size meal, get a massage(anyone recommend a cheap place in SD), yoga, and the sauna at the local gym.
#3. I've found a few rides in SD that I will like to do.. Of course the Tour of California route. Any other routes that is a must do in SD. I need at least two flat routes to do between tough rides. Please also list group rides that are during the week(M-F)
Any other helpful advice...
Thanks
Two weeks after my vacation there is a race here in SoCal that I would like to do well in.
There isnt' much information on the web regarding training blocks. Although I have read about runners/cyclist improving after they have recovered from a training block.
Now for the questions.
#1. Anyone have experience with training camps/blocks? Was there an noticeable increase in fitness followlling it.
#2. Advice on methods to help me recover for the follwoing day's workout. I figure that I'll need drink recovery drinks, drink whey protein, eat a decent size meal, get a massage(anyone recommend a cheap place in SD), yoga, and the sauna at the local gym.
#3. I've found a few rides in SD that I will like to do.. Of course the Tour of California route. Any other routes that is a must do in SD. I need at least two flat routes to do between tough rides. Please also list group rides that are during the week(M-F)
Any other helpful advice...
Thanks