Training schedule for the Sportive

Week 5

Day 1: 60 minutes. Steady pace.

Include three 20 second intervals at a fast pace with 60 seconds recovery between each effort Day 2: 90 minutes. Steady pace.

Include two 15 minute intervals at a brisk mid-way through the ride with 5 minutes rest at a steady pace between them.

Day 3: 60 minutes. Steady pace. Include some hills. Include a 20 second fast effort on up to three hills

Day 4: 140 minutes. Steady pace over variable terrain

Week 6