1st Century Ride Advice

[Cathryn]

I'm 40 and doing my first century in September so I'm with you!!! I'm going to do an 80 and an 85 miler in the preceding weeks, the jump won't be quite as far on the day. So far, my tips have been a) chamois cream b) cake c) gradually increasing distance by 5 miles/week.

You've got this!

 

[Racing roadkill]

So her next ride will be 130 miles???

That's the plan. It's actually not that bad to do 130, once you've already covered the initial ton on a ride. Your legs and head go all warm and tingly, and you just think sod it may as well keep going

 

[Joffey]

I've done a couple of 100 mile rides, my most recent one without much training. My 3 top tips for doing a ton are as follows:

1. Pace yourself - If you normally average 15mph take the first 40 a little slower
2. Hydration - Drink drink and drink
3. Food - Take plenty, eat often

I take caffeine gels too for the last 20 miles when I'm struggling, a little boost to get me over the line.

Good luck!!!

 

[laurene]

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Come do our Holland hundred on the 12 Sep, plod round at 10-12mph and then the October one will seem easier

i would love to...but Wyoming is so far from jersey : 0 maybe next year!

 

[Racing roadkill]

2. Hydration - Drink drink and drink

Be careful you don't drink too much, without ensuring you maintain your electrolyte concentrations. That's a good way to end up in a heap of trouble.