In august, I have the opportunity to race a stage race. It's 4 days. Stage one, a hill climb time trial (7km), stage two a 80km road race, stage three a criterium (40mins), and stage four a flat time trial (16.6km).
How do I prepare for a stage race versus a one day race? Should I try to do a few blocks of 3 or 4 days of hard back to back training? Should I try to mimick the race as best I can?
Also what strategy is best for a stage race like this, should I focus on a few key stages (i.e., my strength areas) to do my best and hold on in the others? Or should I spread my energy out?
Also what strategy is best for a stage race like this, should I focus on a few key stages (i.e., my strength areas) to do my best and hold on in the others? Or should I spread my energy out?
Realistically, can you contend for GC? Unlikely otherwise you would not be asking. Can you contend in any single stage? If so concentrate on that. If not, just go and have a crack. Its a learning expriance.
