Stacking plans for long bikepacking event

[Jeff Wheless]

Hi!

I am starting to train up for the Ride Across Arizona bikepacking event on May 6, 2024. https://azgravelrides.com/ride-across-arizona-may-6th-2024/

The plan finder is recommending to do the last ~two weeks of Cat 1 Base and then starting the Cat 1 peak/race in 10 days followed by the bikepacking race training.

I am not a Cat 1 guy by any means and working from a current base of 30-50 mile gravel/road rides a couple of times a week. I an 55ish and have spooled up my gym strength/aerobic training substantially over the past 18 months and probably stronger than I have been, ever.

Are those the best suited plans for achieving my goal of increasing my sustained endurance and spewed for doing this ride? My base is a bit mediocre relatively speaking if I snapshot right now, so is this even achievable in the timeframe between now and May.

Thanks!

[Lynda]

Hi Jeff,

RAAZ looks like a super event. Here is the training plan stack I recommend you follow:

11/13 – Start and follow our 12-week Masters 40+ Mountain Bike Base Mountain Bike Training Plan

2/5/2024 – Take a week off training for additional recovery or use it to catch up on a missed week.

2/12 – Follow one of our 12-week bikepacking plans that fits your finish goal best.
2 – 5 day Bikepacking Race Mountain Bike Training Plan
5 – 10 day Bikepacking Race Mountain Bike Training Plan

Coach Lynda

[Jeff Wheless]

That is awesome and thanks for tailoring this to my situation!

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