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“Use online training tools such as Zwift or TrainerRoad, which have a whole range of pre-planned harder sessions to try,” says Jobson. “These virtual training tools are great for providing measurable impact sessions, especially when the weather conditions are poor or when time is short. You can get some high intensity training under your belt too. Just be aware that they don’t offer the real-world experience you need to complete your first ultradistance ride, such as riding into a headwind, developing road skills or getting up to speed with fixing a puncture.”