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Week
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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Sun
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1 ½ hrs
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2 hrs
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2 ½ hrs
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2 ½ hrs
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2 ½ -
3 hrs
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2 ½ -
3 hrs
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Race Day
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Mon
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Rest
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Rest
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Rest
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Rest
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Rest
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Rest
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Rest
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Tue
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1 hr
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1 hr
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1 ½ hrs
Hills
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1 ½ hrs
Hills
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1 ½ hrs
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1-1 ½ hrs Spin
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Set your
next goal
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Wed
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Rest
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1 hr
Steady
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1 hr
Steady
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1 hr
Steady
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1 hr
Steady
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1 hr
Steady
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Thu
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1 hr
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1 hr
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1 hr
Spin
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1 hr
Spin
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1 ½ hrs
Spin
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1-1 ½ hrs Easy
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Fri
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Rest
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Rest
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Rest
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Rest
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Rest
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Rest
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Sat
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1 ½ hrs
or race
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1 ½ hrs
or race
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1 ½ hrs
or race
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1 ½ hrs
or race
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1 ½ hrs
or race
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Rest
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Spin: The pedals should be really easy to turn. No pushing big hard gears
Hills: Make your legs and lungs burn by pushing a bit harder on a hilly course
(eg. Mt Heslington, Switchbacks, Maisey Rd, Gentle Annie, Moutere Hill)
Steady: Not racing but enough effort to keep you concentrating
Easy: Ride at a comfortable pace - should be enjoyable BUT it's not a day off
Rest: Have the day off your bike - maybe go for a walk with your family
In Nelson there are several easy training rides organised to help you prepare
Sunday: Meet at Village Cycles, Queen St. Richmond @ 9.30am (serious @ 8.30)
Tuesday Night Races: Star and Garter Wheelers 6.30pm
Wednesday: Meet at Cycle Surgery, Main Road, Stoke at 6.00pm
(serious ride from Village Cycles @ 3.30pm)
Thursday: Meet at Stewarts Avanti Plus Hardy St. @ 9am