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Is 200 miles in 2 days feasible
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rollinstok
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MartinBridge
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Hello "Larry Duff"
I'm hoping to do it (again) this year, at 63. I haven't done it since 2007/my late 50's, before a slight spot of bother with "The Big C" in 2008. But I'm now no athlete, and yes, it's do-able. What I DO do is regular 60+ mile cycle rides (approx twice a week) here in Cumbria - which is no problem, as I took up cycling in 1996. The 'Maracycle' is very well-organised, their breaks are well-spaced, the company is good - just let 'The Boy Racers' tear on past - enjoy the journey there and back, and pray the weather is kind..
One or two more tips:
Get you bike serviced over first, (its amazing how many dunderheads there are on the ride, with nearly-knackered bike components - rusty chains etc ("calculate the odds of them getting home.. Discuss..") I also fitted a SRAM rear-cassette 12:26 to my beloved old '531c' 8-speed bike to help me more on the hills. This year I've also put on a Brooks B17 saddle: my favourite perch - DON'T do this ride on a cheap, 'ball-breaker' saddle unless you enjoy singing post-event castrato, (and rub the old ass with dollops of chamois cream just before the event.)
Last, DONT forget to carry a' multi-tool' + spare tubes + snap-on chain links..and a waterproof (we all got caught out one year, on the 'BorderTrek' in a real Sligo torrent.)
But you know all this already, don't you ?
Good luck.
I'm hoping to do it (again) this year, at 63. I haven't done it since 2007/my late 50's, before a slight spot of bother with "The Big C" in 2008. But I'm now no athlete, and yes, it's do-able. What I DO do is regular 60+ mile cycle rides (approx twice a week) here in Cumbria - which is no problem, as I took up cycling in 1996. The 'Maracycle' is very well-organised, their breaks are well-spaced, the company is good - just let 'The Boy Racers' tear on past - enjoy the journey there and back, and pray the weather is kind..
One or two more tips:
Get you bike serviced over first, (its amazing how many dunderheads there are on the ride, with nearly-knackered bike components - rusty chains etc ("calculate the odds of them getting home.. Discuss..") I also fitted a SRAM rear-cassette 12:26 to my beloved old '531c' 8-speed bike to help me more on the hills. This year I've also put on a Brooks B17 saddle: my favourite perch - DON'T do this ride on a cheap, 'ball-breaker' saddle unless you enjoy singing post-event castrato, (and rub the old ass with dollops of chamois cream just before the event.)
Last, DONT forget to carry a' multi-tool' + spare tubes + snap-on chain links..and a waterproof (we all got caught out one year, on the 'BorderTrek' in a real Sligo torrent.)
But you know all this already, don't you ?
Good luck.
martint235
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It is do-able. Make sure your bike fits, do a couple of back to back rides of at least 60 miles because it's the second day that's going to be hard. I'm planning a 220 mile in one day ride in a couple of weeks which I think will actually be easier than back to back centuries because I won't have a chance for my muscles to stiffen up over night.
Boris Bajic
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I've just looked at your route on a map.
As far as I can see, you'll end up exactly where you started. Were you aware of this?
If you invest in a good SatNav, you can save yourself some wear and tear on your muscles.
I input your start and finish locations in one and the route it came up with was: Miles - 0. Duration - 0 Minutes.
I hope this helps.
As far as I can see, you'll end up exactly where you started. Were you aware of this?
If you invest in a good SatNav, you can save yourself some wear and tear on your muscles.
I input your start and finish locations in one and the route it came up with was: Miles - 0. Duration - 0 Minutes.
I hope this helps.
Andrew_Culture
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My cycling buddy did a 100 mile ride with no training on a fixie.
I did it with two months training on a bike I bought the day before.
We both learnt a lot that day...
I did it with two months training on a bike I bought the day before.
We both learnt a lot that day...
I started cycling in October 2010 at 48 years old, built up to 50 miles maximum ride then in April 2011 did 195 miles in 2 days on my own, on a roadbike with no racks, with a rucksack carrying clothes and spares.
It was hard going, my shoulders hurt with the rucksack straps, at one point in the second day I was on a slight incline, in my lowest gear, cycling through treacle. Yet I considered it hugely worthwhile and wouldn't swop it for the world. Unfortunately my technology let me down, but I don't think I actually made 100 miles on either of the days, so no century rides!
It was hard going, my shoulders hurt with the rucksack straps, at one point in the second day I was on a slight incline, in my lowest gear, cycling through treacle. Yet I considered it hugely worthwhile and wouldn't swop it for the world. Unfortunately my technology let me down, but I don't think I actually made 100 miles on either of the days, so no century rides!
