Events are picked with several criteria in mind, including logistics, fun, and likelihood of success. Jarret and his team begin planning the upcoming year during the winter offseason. Jarret’s final week of fall riding and 2-week winter break. For the 2019 pre-season, Jarret started on a high note, winning the state cyclocross championships before hanging up his wheels for two weeks in early December. This approach means a comparatively late start to base training, but it helps sustain an essential love of being on the bike. “It’s fun, it’s pretty, and there’s no pressure, so I do whatever I want- group rides, mountain biking, some Strava segments, and a few local cyclocross races.” “Here in the midwest, the best time to ride is in the fall,” he says. But Jarret opts for a few months of recreational riding before taking time off. Many road racers take time off the bike during the autumn, immediately after racing ends. Jarret’s year of racing and training actually begins in the winter, with several weeks of recovery and rest.
Keep things fun year-round to maintain motivation amidst hard work.It’s natural to want to bounce right back, but healing takes time and rest. Try to stick to your training plan but listen to your body when you don’t have motivation or need extra recovery. When planning a race calendar, consider recovery and training time between events to avoid stagnation or burnout.Consistent, high-quality base training can result in race-ready fitness, and lays the groundwork for a long and successful season.
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