This ride is a physically challenging ride. To enjoy it you should train to minimize the pain.
Colorado Rocky Mountain Bike Tour recommends a training schedule that includes riding at least 15 to 30 miles three to four times a week with at least a 50 to 80 mile ride on weekends. By July you should have ridden at least one ride of at least 100 miles. To really enjoy the ride you should be riding an average of at least 100 to 150 miles per week by July. If possible these miles should include climbing to gear up for the challenging alpine nature of the CRMBT. Please keep in mind these are just benchmarks and your specific training can be completely different. Consult training experts for more specific training regimens.
Here is the straight message about SAG. SAG at the CRMBT is primarily designed for M&M. That is, medical and mechanical issues. SAG is not intended to give you a lift if you just don’t feel like riding any more. The expectation is you’ll come prepared to ride. Of course, we won’t leave you out there, but please come fit and ready to ride. Recognize the challenge, prepare appropriately, and YOU’LL DO GREAT!!!!
Special Program
The 2011 CRMBT is pleased to be associated with Optimize Endurance Services to take your performance to another level.
Optimize Endurance Services is a Colorado-based coaching and physiology testing service. We specialize in working with any type, age or ability of endurance athlete to help them achieve their goals. Our clientele includes cyclists, triathletes, ultra-runners, adventure racers, and duathletes. We offer services to improve the physiological, mental and nutritional aspects of sports performance. Our aim is to optimize our clients performance through structured, periodized training built around their lifestyle and availability to train. Training Plan for Purchase 2012 Colorado Rocky Mountain Bicycle Tour General Training Plan is designed specifically for the event and offers access to a USA Cycling-certified coach. Plans contain specific workouts designed to prepare anyone, from a relatively new cyclist to the experienced rider, for completing Colorado’s premier, weeklong bicycle tour. The 24 week training plan begins on February 20th and will have you ready for a strong week in the saddle for the start of the tour on August 4th. Optimize Endurance Services provides these plans via TrainingPeaks, an online interface for coach and client with download capabilities and nutrition tracking. Plans include periodized training, strength training and a core maintenance program. Learn More! Free Training Plan Download Optimize Endurance Services is also offering a FREE 15 week general training outline for download. The free plan begins April 23rd and provides a rough outline for training to prepare for the tour. Learn More! Training Rides Feel free to join us on one of our weekly OES Training Rides. Ride details can be found on our Training Calendar. Rides alternate Sat/Sun and are a mix of road or mountain bike. Training rides are held throughout the winter, weather permitting, and will continue through June. Training Articles Riding and riding and riding but not getting faster? Have you considered training instead of riding? Read more! Looking for some direction in your off-season training? We’ve put together a wealth of articles about just that. Read More! Check it out ! (click on the Optimize Endurance logo below)
