i am pooing one! long distance coming up!

[JoshD94]

Basically, ive got a 45 mile cycle for cancer research uk! sponsor me at, justgiving.com/josh-dalgliesh. in 2 weeks and i only started training today, 10 mile! shoot. this sunday ive got a 35 miler, but theres no way i will be able to do it! what should i do, cant let down my sponsors up to now!

 

[TheDoctor]

Take it at a gentle pace - find a speed where you can talk and you can keep that up all day.

 

[the_mikey]

Take it at a gentle pace - find a speed where you can talk and you can keep that up all day.

Exactly what he said!

 

[JoshD94]

cheers lads, i will post how i got on on sunday afternoon

 

[Garz]

Slow and steady to begin with mate!

 

[ufkacbln]

Slow and steady to begin with mate!

Don't panic - yet!

As above, cycling is something that suits all ages, and fitness levels.

If you manage ten miles then all you need is a cup of tea and a cake, then do it again!

You will be surprised just how easy it is to do!

 

[Arch]

Wot everyone said.

Also, is the charity ride a group event? You can cycle further in a group, especially if you find a bunch with a pace you like, and chat as you go. The excitement of the day will carry you along too.

The main thing this 35 miler will tell you is if your bike is comfortable - if you experience any particular aches and pains, tell us, and we'll probably be able to suggest tweaks to your set up to help.

Have you got padded shorts etc?

 

[the_mikey]

There's no shame in stopping to refuel!

 

[palinurus]

I think you will be fine. A number of times colleagues at work have done London to Brighton (about 55 miles with a big hill at the end). It frequently happens they do very little cycling before the event, in one case only picking up their bike on the evening before the event. They always finish, even when I predict they won't. As has been said: slow and steady does it.

It is also much easier to rack up a few miles when riding in a group.

 

[GrasB]

You'll need to relax, taking it slow & steady is the way to go. Also if the 10 miles was solo you'll find it easier with an organised event where there's some kind of mass start involved. I found that groups of riders naturally develop once everyone gets into it, some are faster some are slower but you'll certainly find that you'll naturally be keeping pace with other riders. From here once you start nattering & enjoying the ride you'll quickly find the 35 miles flies by. I've witnessed riders who were very concerned about doing a at 40 mile one way trip decide not to use the return to start bus/van & join the return leg ending up doing 75 miles!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

you will probably not enjoy it as much as you might if you'd prepped well but, barring mechanicals, if you go steady, and have some self belief, you WILL complete it. Take your time, go slow, and wear some padded shorts.

Good luck.

 

[iZaP]

If complete beginners, on mountain bikes can do 50 miles, you'll manage it, don't worry.

 

[Banjo]

Set off much slower than you think is sensible, deliberately go slow .If you start hurting get off the bike and stretch or walk for a bit. You CAN do it but dont get carried along too fast by the other riders who may have been cycling for years.

Do this and you will find yourself in the last 10 miles of the ride overtaking riders who set off too fast.

Have a big breakfast,Drink lots of Water eat plenty of sugary food on the ride.

PS The pooing it never stops, you just start pooing it over longer distances

 

[JoshD94]

ok here comes the answers, thanks alot, yes i do have padded shorts, will let you know if its uncomfortable ride, cant wait for this 35miler tommorow, and I have an announcement to make! I HAVE GOT MY NEW RACING BIKE YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

 

[Banjo]

Make sure your saddle is the correct height for you or you will suffer unneccesarilly.

First adjust the saddle so its level from front to back then adjust the saddle height with the seat post.

A rough guide is sat squarely on the saddle if you put the heel of your foot on the pedal your leg should be straight when the pedal is at its lowest.

, then with the ball of your foot on the pedal in the normal riding position your knee will be slightly bent at the bottom of the pedal stroke.