It’s more fun when you are fit

Hi riders!

Coach Frank here, to share some training advice with you for any of The Ride Collective’s excellent events.  As we like to say, “it’s more fun when you are fit,” and that all starts by riding consistently. 

I've studied physiology and coached athletes from Olympians to everyday riders for 20 years, and I’m here to tell you that the number one thing you can do to improve your training is simply by riding consistency. Ride your bike at least three days per week; do four days per week if you have the time, and try for five days per week if you have big goals. 

Riding regularly starting in May will give you the base to take your training to the next level in June and July. To get started we have designed a simple, fun, and effective training plan for you that has five days of riding per week with two rest days. It’s called Sweet Spot Part 1 and it works! Read the five-star reviews from cyclists just like you who have benefitted from it. Based on your schedule, you can choose between 4-8 hours or 8-12 hours of riding per week.

Use the discount code TRC23 when you checkout to save 25% of two months of Optimize, FasCat’s complete training solution that includes unlimited training plans, meal plans, workouts, and recipes. 

During the work week, there are short interval workouts that are about an hour long, and then there are fun endurance rides on the weekends. You can follow the plans indoors, outdoors or a mix of both. To follow the plan, you can use either a power meter, or a heart rate monitor, or you can work off your perceived exertion (how hard you think you're working, on a scale of 1-10).

Follow the plan as consistently as you can but be flexible with yourself and the schedule. You can double down and get more serious in June.  For now, riding regularly is the name of the game. If you need more help, Coaching is included with the Sweet Spot Plan and our Optimize subscription — and our Coaches are standing by to help you reach your goals.