Base Miles: The Science Behind the Endurance Ride

We've all heard of base training, high-volume / low-intensity, endurance miles and zone 2 riding, but why do we have to spend so many hours in the saddle? That's exactly what this video is all about. I'll talk about the top 3 reasons why endurance training improves performance and then I'll give you a few pointers on how to incorporate "long" rides into your training plan.
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[@mikewikstrom3416]

Dressing up like backwards hat Dylan and then roasting Dylan is very inspired. The comedy was like the peanut butter that tricked me into eating the information pill. Great job!

[@DrewDillmanChannel]

Nice! I like it.

[@kimvanamerongen5823]

probably the best dumbed down expaination ive seen 👍

[@DrewDillmanChannel]

Thanks man! Appreciate the support! Keep watching and share with your friends so I can grow the channel.

[@kellymorris10342]

I love how you explain things to where they're easily understood and using actual examples. I feel like I'm learning things that actually are relatable and usable in my training.

[@DrewDillmanChannel]

Awesome. That’s exactly my goal!

[@davehause8571]

I was taught in the 90s to ride LSD if I weren't doing the group "race" or a real race. I always felt that this type of riding built a kind of "subtle power". Good to know the simplified science behind it.

[@jimotten6206]

Great video, Understandable for us non-technical, cyclists, great job

[@edgarpereira4865]

Beautiful explanation

[@letriciabrowder2942]

Good stuff Drew!

[@jk2302]

I like that you reframe "endurance" as "non intensity" I think that makes a lot of sense rather than trying to stay in a specific zone the whole time it's more of staying OUT of higher zones.

[@DrewDillmanChannel]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@andysmith8877]

Superb information & Thank you.. Andy :)

[@cyrilnobody2064]

Nice vid, thank's to share.

[@kennaef7046]

Great video!

[@DrewDillmanChannel]

Thanks man!

[@XCBen]

This was great, Drew.

[@argeelearner3978]

Good stuff!

[@DrewDillmanChannel]

Thanks!

[@philmcaleer6289]

Can’t wait to hear Dillons retort to this. Good stuff, science and comedy.

[@Elias-jo1cc]

Good video, is there a difference between 2x 2.5h z2 rides and 1x 5h z2 ride?
Perfect fueling and same hr/pwr?

[@hughbike]

WAR DADDY! On my bucket list!

[@DrewDillmanChannel]

It’s brutal!

[@cliffcox7643]

DREW, What do you think of Maffetone vs Z2? It seems Z2 has more range.. But is Maff method a good sub for Z2?

[@DrewDillmanChannel]

What’s maff method?

[@cliffcox7643]

@@DrewDillmanChannel Maffetone method. Maff method.

[@patrickbeilby6739]

A lot of people go out and do an ‘endurance’ ride but is it possible that riding too frequently, too easy can actually hurt your fitness, hurt your power ?

[@asdflkjohn]

It’s still a training ride I guess not just a cruise. I’ve been trying to get better at cycling by watching TH-cam grain of salt with my words

[@MrSpecialized75]

Lets be honest all of this is void and null if your running the wrong tires and pressures.

[@DrewDillmanChannel]

Yes. Very true.