Another notch, 75 miles

[jeltz]

Another PB today 75+ miles. I did just over 60 with the cycling club then went on my normal 15 mile circuit. I had done 66 miles before, but ran out of energy at 60 miles and really struggled the last 6. This time I had glucose in my water bottle, a banana, some glucose tablets and some oaty bars with me. Although I am rather tired now but could still have gone further, but I had a roast meal waiting for me

While I was pretty fit before I started cycling in May I am quite surprised that I've lost 6lbs in the last 2 months (I had an 8 week break due to a torn calf muscle). Hills are still a bit of a challenge but getting better, and living on the edge of The Mendips I get plenty of practice

Joining the local cycling club, Somer Valley CC, has been a real bonus showing me some great routes and providing me some challenging rides.

 

[marinyork]

Well done. I still get tired around the 50-60 mile mark however many of the things I do (about 20 in the last year).

 

[Breedon]

I'm jelous, haven't been able to do a long ride for months kind of pissing me off abit

 

[ianrauk]

Well done
Keep it up, the 100 is within your reach

 

[darkstar]

Awesome effort mate, i'm only up to 50 so far.
You going for the century any time soon?

 

[jeltz]

Awesome effort mate, i'm only up to 50 so far.
You going for the century any time soon?

I was originally planning to have a go at the 100 on Wednesday but that would be on my own and I think I would be better off doing my 1st one on an organised event with other people. I've spoken to a friend about doing a sprtive some time and I think that it would be a good idea to get a few more 60-80 milers under my belt before if nothing else for some confidence.

 

[Gixxerman]

Well done matey. Go for the 100. I did one a few weeks back (well 97.1) and that was only after 4 months of riding and I'm a spritely 44 year old. It was hard work and the last 20 miles were hard work. Next time though I will take some food with me and some energy tablets to put in my water.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Well done jeltz.
100 is well within your grasp. As you probably realise by now, fuelling is the secret to going further, I'm sure you have the fitness. Work on a fuel strategey/food combinations that works for you and always make sure you start eating and drinking early into the ride. Pace yourself early-on and the 100 should be a breeze!

 

[Wally]

Where's a good place to find basic fuel/food strategy advice, Foodie?