How To Prepare & Plan For The Maratona Dles Dolomites Cycling Event

The Maratona dles Dolomites is on the bucket list for many cyclists. Dan Lloyd and Matt Stephens tell you how to prepare for this beautiful and brutal event! Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Get exclusive GCN gear in the GCN shop! http://gcn.eu/47 If you are doing the event, let us know in the comments 👇 Ex-Professional Cyclists Dan Lloyd and Matt Stephens give you tips and hints to make sure you are in the right place come the big day! The Maratona dles Dolomites is the ultimate test for physical and mental strength. It's 138km long with 4230m of climbing! You will need to structure your training and make sure it's consistent so that everything comes together nicely. If you commute by bike, you can even use that as part of the training. Don't forget to take advantage of the weather too! It's not all about riding and riding, rest and recovery is vitally important too. The video explains what to do in fine detail, but below is the headline pointers for you to be aware of; Month 1: Establish your routine Month 2: Build time and distance. Incorporating climbs is also important so that you can prepare your body. Month 3: Add intensity to the training rides. Month 4: Increase the distance of your rides, including interval sessions. 7-10 days before: Taper your training to leave you fresh! In case you were keen to know, the climbs that the event tackles are: Passo Campolongo Passo Pordoi Passo Sella Passo Gardena Passo Giau Passo Falzarego Watch more on GCN... 40 Minute Fat Burning Indoor Cycling Training: Random HIIT Workout – Passo Pordoi 📹 http://gcn.eu/passopordoi How To Get Fit In Only 30 Minutes 📹 http://gcn.eu/FitIn30 Photos: © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/ & ©Tim De Waele / http://www.tdwsport.com About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Badia: http://gcn.eu/AltaBadia_ // Maratona Dles Dolomites: http://gcn.eu/MaratonaDlesDolomites_ Assos of Switzerland: http://gcn.eu/2hcDLGM KASK helmets: http://gcn.eu/1FrbcHK fi’zi:k shoes and saddles: http://gcn.eu/1tsXI7S and http://gcn.eu/1KxBGd5 Topeak tools: http://gcn.eu/1Lc4HAj Canyon bikes: http://gcn.eu/1Oge4gz Science in Sport: http://gcn.eu/1GrXo6n Orbea bikes: http://gcn.eu/1oks6GH Trek Bicycles: http://gcn.eu/1RUwyGf Vision wheels: http://gcn.eu/1qHTlMu Zipp wheels: http://gcn.eu/1OcMUv5 Powertap: http://gcn.eu/1XlfT2p power2max: http://gcn.eu/1sdoPva Rotor: http://gcn.eu/1q3vtCo Reynolds: http://gcn.eu/1JjCDVL Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/2hcT2Yb Continental tyres: http://gcn.eu/2hcDQdy Camelbak: http://gcn.eu/2h4HzqD YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW Leave us a comment below!