#13. Starting Over: Building Base and The Long-Term Vision I Needed

Three to six months to the best bike ride of your life. The secret: build slowly and consistently.

Last week, on a weekday before a major holiday weekend and just prior to the arrival of a mild heat wave, I decided to take off work and attempt my longest ride yet. I had a hunch that this particular Friday was a gift from the gods—not too hot, not too trafficky. There were no guarantees, of course, but if I’ve learned anything from over a year of Iron…