Most of you Courage Classic riders won't be in the best shape of your lives, let alone super athletes. So the best thing you can do is to give yourself a head start. Here s a basic training program to get you ready for the Courage Classic Try to ride at least one hour, two to three times a week and four to eight hours on either Saturday or Sunday. A few weeks on this schedule will help anyone get into good enough shape to flatten out the steepest grade. Remember, the more you can train, the easier riding the Courage Classic will be.
Technique is also important.
Even a recreational rider should practice spinning faster in a low gear. By spinning you develop a fluid, energy-efficient pedal motion and greatly reduce the stress on your muscles and joints. A cadence of 80-90 RPM is considered optimum. Riding uphill is definitely not the same as riding in the flats. Not only does it require more physical effort, but some people claim that it is psychologically more taxing.