Distance

[Markymark]

If you want to build up distance If I were you I'd take 2 days off then go for 60km. Then, couple of more days off, another 60km then 3-4 days off then 80km. The days off could still involve a few km to the shops etc. Tyres should be 90+psi.

 

[vickster]

90 psi assuming it's a roadbike...not an MTB!

 

[Ern1e]

Hi @camperdown9 what i found that helped me was if the legs where "feeling it" I just got off and had a litlle walk for a half mile or so get back on and it feels ok again ok it may not be the "done" thing but it works for me.

 

[Diz]

I have only been cycling for a few months and I have found that stretching, resting and eating well are absolute key.

Over the last 8 weeks I do at least one 50-60 miler a week with some 30-35's in between.

This Sunday after my ride I felt good but in the evening and into Monday I was really feeling it. Last night however I felt good after work so when at 28 miles I kept going to do a 43.

I only started at 20-30 milers and they took some effort. You will naturally get faster and go further. Just listen to your body, eat protein post ride to aid recovery. I'm certainly no expert and I'm sure I could do things a lot better but I'm still loving it and am dreading the winter where naturally there will be less time for me to go out.

I signed up for some sportives to build up to, therefore I had to train to build distance. I have the London Bikeathon on the 31st and I'm still pretty sure I don't have the 100 miles in me so rather than looking to do it in one hit I'll take a rest at 60 eat them try and go again.

You'll soon be boosting your distance! Good luck

 

[Coggy]

Last week managed to cycle 50km on Wednesday and then again on Saturday. Yesterday did 30kms, today set out to do 50 and had to call it a day at 40km. I don't get chest pains it just my knees and lower legs. Today after 40km I can hardly walk were as on Saturday after 50 I was fine.

Not happy

I was suffering from sore tendons to back of knee/lower part of hamstrings when I first started. From advice given on here, I lowered my seat about 1/2 inch and also repositioned my cleats and hey presto everything has been fine since.