[Der Blaue Reiter]

I ride sport vet class and will do around 24 miles of eastern short climb and rooty trails.
How hard would you ride the weekend before a race. I was thinking of doing the distance at
least, but should I try and go all out like a race or just do the miles. I know it's hard to mimic a race.
Strenght: Power, speed
Weakness: endurance

 

[Der Blaue Reiter]

sorry for dbl post

sorry about dbl post

 

[GlazedHam]

I ride sport vet class and will do around 24 miles of eastern short climb and rooty trails.
How hard would you ride the weekend before a race. I was thinking of doing the distance at
least, but should I try and go all out like a race or just do the miles. I know it's hard to mimic a race.
Strenght: Power, speed
Weakness: endurance

First decide if placing well in this race is more important than increasing fitness for future races.

If yes, most people would recommend decreasing training volume, but maintaining intensitity. It is probably too late for you to implement a peaking strategy, as those must be planned well in advance.

If no, I would still follow the advice above unless you have a well-planned out training plan centered around a few high priority races ...in which case, I would stick with the plan.

good luck.