Hi folks,
This is my first post on this forum. I recently received an invitation to participate in the London to Paris bike ride this summer.
I was hoping someone back here would have some advice or a good resource to prepare a training regimen for the next 6+ months.
I am 26 and in relatively good shape, but not where I need to be stamina wise. The person I am riding with will undoubtedly want to ride with the fastest or second fastest group, so I need to get in tip top biking shape by June. I have completed two century rides so I am comfortable on a road bike, but I wouldn't consider myself an experienced rider. I live in Washington DC so training in the cold of winter becomes a bit of an issue over the next few months. I've thought about purchasing a trainer for this, but they appear to be rather expensive.
I would welcome any input from more experienced riders about the best way to approach this ambitious ride.