There’ll probably be a feed station half way through. Usually one every 20 miles
Enought time for event?
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johnblack
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That'll fuel you alright, blimey I'd struggle to eat that lot in a morning !!
SkipdiverJohn
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Two very sensible comments from @Markymark you should pay heed to.
Riding a bike with a sore arse is not a pleasant experience. Build up your saddle hours first and foremost, so your backside toughens up. And don't fiddle around with bike saddle and bar adjustments immediately before the ride. Get the bike adjustments well sorted ASAP and once happy with the comfort level, then leave things well alone.
Forget about being competitive and trying for a good time. Take it steady and concentrate on finishing. Whenever you see groups of cyclists out, there is always some clown who has to show off and prove how fast they are. Don't go silly and you're less likely to burn yourself out or pick up an injury. Sporting cyclists seem to spend a lot more time crashing, injuring themselves, and also requiring various injury-related surgery than the general population!
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gazza81
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Yeah the time in the saddle ive been thinking about, like i said ive only done a 10 and a 14 mile so far, so about 1 hr and 1.5hr thinking of going for 20 tomorrow, which will probably take 2hrs ish
Will probably do the same next week then 2 weeks for 30 miles then hopefully ill be ready!
Well thats my plan anyway
Will probably do the same next week then 2 weeks for 30 miles then hopefully ill be ready!
Well thats my plan anyway
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gazza81
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Is there anything else worth doing to my bike, a pinnacle lithium 2 that might help?
Ive already put 32c road tyres on and bar ends to help with standing climing and comfort.
Ive just got visions on me being the only hybrid and left at the back not being able to keep up lol
Ive already put 32c road tyres on and bar ends to help with standing climing and comfort.
Ive just got visions on me being the only hybrid and left at the back not being able to keep up lol
NorthernDave
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Most people will be on road bikes, but every sportive I've ever done has a variety of bikes - a mate did one on his Saracen MTB fitted with slick tyres and on the York - Leeds - York last year someone rode a Penny Farthing type bike.
There are always a few hybrids knocking about.
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gazza81
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24 miles today with a 10min break at the 12 mile mark, felt good.
Gears on my bike are very clunky so need to get them sorted soon, i did have a play and watch youtube but just cant get them smooth
Gears on my bike are very clunky so need to get them sorted soon, i did have a play and watch youtube but just cant get them smooth
Gravity Aided
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You've done better than half the mileage, that's a good indicator you can do it. How long did it take you?
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gazza81
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2hrs and 6mins haha
Yeah i feel much more confident now, that was on my hybrid too and just picked up a road bike so might knock a few mins off too
Yeah i feel much more confident now, that was on my hybrid too and just picked up a road bike so might knock a few mins off too
Ming the Merciless
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Two bottles is quite a lot to carry for a 38 mile ride. You will probably find a single bottle is enough. I generally only carry two bottles for rides of 130 miles and above. Shorter rides I find one bottle is fine.
Ice2911
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Good luck and enjoy the ride, you will do it. The Hybrid would be fine for this ride as well. My other non cycling OH has the same bike and went from 0 to riding 300 miles in one month over a coup,e of months. Her longest ride is 32 miles, she is still sticking with it and enjoying it, so I can't call her a non cyclist now watch out cycling is very addictive!
watch out cycling is very addictive!
He is a beginner though, so whilst the extra will slow him down a little having the reassurance of enough hydration on board is vital. Dont forget you're a long distance rider (from what I've read) and have trained and tuned your performance to use much less fuel in comparison to the OP
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gazza81
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i used up nearly 2 bottles last time so i was gonna carry on taking 2 bottles untill im not using them then ill cut down to the one.
I definitely think its a beginner thing as the first time i went out for 14miles i donea whole 750ml bottle in 1hr 20mins
The next time i barely used 200ml of it doing the exsct same ride
At the moment hills take it out of me and therefore i drink more after a climb etc
Plus id rather have too much than not enough.
I definitely think its a beginner thing as the first time i went out for 14miles i donea whole 750ml bottle in 1hr 20mins
The next time i barely used 200ml of it doing the exsct same ride
At the moment hills take it out of me and therefore i drink more after a climb etc
Plus id rather have too much than not enough.
Its totally normal to drink alot when learning to ride distance. I was the same for the first few years. My advice is to take one bottle of water only and one with isotonic carbs. That way you can use the water to cool you down over your head/body if needs be. The isotonic will give you a kick of carbs so you wont bonk.(rapid loss of performance due to lack of food/water)
