100-mile event
Discussion
I fancy entering for this:
http://www.bike-events.com/Ride.aspx?id=286
I'm currently doing 25 to 35-mile rides daily (done nearly 600 miles in the last month), I did 42 miles today and am not at all tired. I'll probably do another 40 tomorrow, just while the weather is nice.
What kind of training should I undertake to get myself ready for 100 miles? Should I just continue to do my 30 miles daily, pushing it to the odd 60-70 mile ride once or twice a week? What about nutrition, what kind of foods should I take with me?
http://www.bike-events.com/Ride.aspx?id=286
I'm currently doing 25 to 35-mile rides daily (done nearly 600 miles in the last month), I did 42 miles today and am not at all tired. I'll probably do another 40 tomorrow, just while the weather is nice.
What kind of training should I undertake to get myself ready for 100 miles? Should I just continue to do my 30 miles daily, pushing it to the odd 60-70 mile ride once or twice a week? What about nutrition, what kind of foods should I take with me?
I was in much the same position earlier this year, I pushed from 30 to 50 miles without an issue then from 50 to 70 without an issue (other than needing to take more fuel with me). I was just about ready to try for my first 100 when I had a big crash while out MTB-ing (5 weeks ago) and have not been back in the saddle since due to some broken ribs - I hope to be back in the saddle by the middle of July and have to admit I am very worried about how my bike fitness will have suffered.
Back on topic, I would urge you to push an additional 20 miles at a time - also sign up for an event that will motivate you to push yourself a little further each time until you are confident you can do the 100. Once I have managed to get back on the bike I am planning on signing up for the Bath to Bournemouth (80 miles), it will give me a good reason to push myself to get bike fit again.
As for food if I were doing a 50 mile+ ride I would usually have a big bowl of shreddies topped with banana and sugar 45 mins before setting off, take a handful of jelly babies for the hills, a litre of carb drink and a litre of hydration drink plus a couple of SIS food bars. Also, if you are going for a long one you need to be mindful of what you eat the night before - I am sure someone will be along with a much more scientific diet but the above works well for me!
Good luck. . .
Back on topic, I would urge you to push an additional 20 miles at a time - also sign up for an event that will motivate you to push yourself a little further each time until you are confident you can do the 100. Once I have managed to get back on the bike I am planning on signing up for the Bath to Bournemouth (80 miles), it will give me a good reason to push myself to get bike fit again.
As for food if I were doing a 50 mile+ ride I would usually have a big bowl of shreddies topped with banana and sugar 45 mins before setting off, take a handful of jelly babies for the hills, a litre of carb drink and a litre of hydration drink plus a couple of SIS food bars. Also, if you are going for a long one you need to be mindful of what you eat the night before - I am sure someone will be along with a much more scientific diet but the above works well for me!
Good luck. . .
Edited by MadDad on Tuesday 28th June 20:32
I can do 60 miles with no problem, I'm not doing that distance right now though as I've been cycling the last 25 days without a break (losing weight, and easily too). The 41 miles or so I did today I only curtailed because I ran out of fluids (1.5 litres of SIS fluid in a Tesco cheap camelbak).
I figure it's something to aim for, I can easily knock a stone off my weight before then. I just don't want to run out of energy 30 miles from nowhere
I figure it's something to aim for, I can easily knock a stone off my weight before then. I just don't want to run out of energy 30 miles from nowhere
I'd never done more than 37 miles before I rode my first 200km event. Sounds like you are ready.
By way of encouragement, according to the audax uk 'hall of fame' the youngest person to complete a 200km audax was a 9 year old girl. The youngest rider for the year hasn't been older than 15 since records began.
By way of encouragement, according to the audax uk 'hall of fame' the youngest person to complete a 200km audax was a 9 year old girl. The youngest rider for the year hasn't been older than 15 since records began.
just remember to eat before you are hungry, if you wait too long before eating you will hit the wall and drop off in physical and mental stamina quickly. eat things you are used to, dont ry new stuff on the day. they ususlly have food stops on charity rides so take advantage of them, get off the bike and walk around a bit.
as others have said, riding 60 regularly will condition the muscles so you should have it in your legs. dont discount dropping back every now and then to talk to people, and if you feel up to it, bridge a gap to chat to others ahead. that sort of thing is quite important for your mind and..... chanmois cream, chamois cream, chamoios cream......
as others have said, riding 60 regularly will condition the muscles so you should have it in your legs. dont discount dropping back every now and then to talk to people, and if you feel up to it, bridge a gap to chat to others ahead. that sort of thing is quite important for your mind and..... chanmois cream, chamois cream, chamoios cream......
Some good advice here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
The attached plan worked for me. PM me if you want an excel version ( I used it to record what I actually did)
Cheers,
FT.
The attached plan worked for me. PM me if you want an excel version ( I used it to record what I actually did)
Cheers,
FT.
MadDad said:
As for food if I were doing a 50 mile+ ride I would usually have a big bowl of shreddies topped with banana and sugar 45 mins before setting off, take a handful of jelly babies for the hills, a litre of carb drink and a litre of hydration drink plus a couple of SIS food bars. Also, if you are going for a long one you need to be mindful of what you eat the night before - I am sure someone will be along with a much more scientific diet but the above works well for me!
Did my longest ride (MTB) last Sunday - 113km split 40km on road and 73km off road (trail). Prior to that my longest was about 65km. Wasn't really sure how to prepare or fuel for it but basically followed the above (more hydration though - I reckon 4 litres - it was warm!) and coped perfectly. Importantly I made sure I topped up on fuel evry 20kms or so. Strangely enough I put in a really good time for the final 20kms on-road which really surprised me although it might have been a different story if that had included any major climbs.Edited by MadDad on Tuesday 28th June 20:32
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