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Your base fitness will get you through. I'd focus on doing tempo type bike sessions, so not super high intensity but do 20-30 minute intervals at tempo, so approx 30-35 bpm below your max heart rate, and do 2 or 3 per session with ten minutes easy in between. They work well to build endurance, which is what you probably need to focus on.
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I posted this on the running thread but have been pointed to here....
Over the past couple of years I have built up some decent running fitness but have had little to no time on the bike. I have a hilly multi day ride (2000m,140km/day 3 days) planned in for early September. I have about 2 x 1hrs and 1x 2hrs a week where I can train. How best to spend my time...? Bearing in mind I've never actually "trained" before when it comes to a bike...
It's not a race, but I also don't want my legs torn off and want to enjoy the evenings and getting back in the saddle.
I live nr hills and have a turbo, but would rather be outside.
Any advice welcome. Ta