how to prepare yourself for long distance races? #tourdivide
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How to prepare yourself for long-distance races (*) ?
(*) like Tour Divide
Gunther Desmedt
Finisher Tour Divide 2013Member of www.ex1818.be
Preparation is the key to succes!
Begin with the end in mind
Mind BikeBody
Preparation
RACE
# Months# Weeks
# Days
Mind BikeBody
Preparation
# Months beforethe race
Winter miles = Summer smiles
Train like a pro !
Get in the mood
Have a public goal
22days
Test your equipment
Choose the best bike for the job
Mind BikeBody
Preparation
The last 4 weeks
Get out of town!
Experiment with food
Have a powerful quote!
… and a private goal!
20days
Testyourbike,fully
loaded
Finish your gear list
Mind Bike
Preparation
The last days
Body
Treat your body with healthy food
Believe in yourself, your preparation and approach
NO STRESS !!!
The last check-up
Mind BikeBody
Racing time !
Stick to your habits and have fun !
After all … it’s only a race!
Eat to keep rolling
Ride dirty, sleep clean
Use your talismanwhen the going gets tough
Remember why you signed up,… to have fun !
Treat your bike like your body
Read your maps,look at your GPS.
Preparation is the key to succes!
Remember:
