With a half decent forecast for this weekend, I'm looking to get out on the roads for some proper riding, no more turbo + TV. I've been on MapMyRide and plotted a good loop from the house that is almost spot on 30km, and includes 460m of climbing (one large, one medium and one small hill). Looking at the IMUK route, that climbs 400m every 30km , and IMUK70.3 climbs 580m every 30km .
My intention is to ride the loop several times, ideally targeting 1 hour per loop, giving good pacing feedback. I'll also have the ability to have the house as an aid station should the need arrive, and also the comfort that i'll never be more than about 8 miles from the front door.
What's the general thought of multi lap training rides. Is it a cop out, because you've got the comfort factor that you're never far from home?