Dan H

Wow, there are great deal of variables there. How long/far to ride to be
competitive? for what?
Think about:
What category do you ride and what are typical distances for that category?
Are you on a team?
Do you want to win?
Are you married?
Do you have a family?
Do you have a job?
Some racers have no responsibilities whatsoever and complain about how hard
racing is.
Others have huge commitments and kick "A".
I think the key there is time management.
If I were you, I'd talk to an elite coach.

----- Original Message -----
From: "James Ceccorulli"
To:
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Training? Weekly milage?

>I usually shoot for 220-250 miles a week. I also don't own a car so my
>commute fills out a good portion of that number. I would say: 1) it depends
>on what you are training for, 2) quality over quantity any day, 3) try to
>get a longer ride in at least once a week but work your way up to it. Again
>it depends on what you are training for and what your body tells you to do,
>some people can be fast and get away with a hundred miles a week while
>still being comfortable on long century rides. Whatever race you are
>training for maybe do some rides that will take twice as long to get a good
>base, all the while vary the intensity. Good luck and safe riding.
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James Ceccorulli

I usually shoot for 220-250 miles a week. I also don't own a car so my commute fills out a good portion of that number. I would say: 1) it depends on what you are training for, 2) quality over quantity any day, 3) try to get a longer ride in at least once a week but work your way up to it. Again it depends on what you are training for and what your body tells you to do, some people can be fast and get away with a hundred miles a week while still being comfortable on long century rides. Whatever race you are training for maybe do some rides that will take twice as long to get a good base, all the while vary the intensity. Good luck and safe riding.

Brian Johnson

Hey all,

It has recently come to my attention that I've neglected "endurance
miles" in my riding. Without realizing it, I've been doing mostly
short, intense rides. The result is that any ride over 5 miles leaves
me flat and suffering from overuse injuries. Pathetic.

Maybe I should take up track or BMX. At least that way I could suck
in a more spectacular fashion.

So-- the point? What's YOUR average weekly milage? I'm just trying to
get an idea of what I should be trying for.

Thanks!

Brian J.

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