The Metric Century (100KM) A Month Challenge ChatZone

[tongskie01]

A 50/34 front setup with something like 28/12 at the back should be able to deal with most things once you've practiced and got fit enough. I would try not to buy a bike to make something easier that will get easier the more you do it cos then you'll just end up with a bike that is too low geared for you.

low gears in my opinion is necessary if youre doing hilly rides. i rather sit and spin up long hills with my low gear to preserve my legs. my top gear is 73 gear inches. i spin out at about 30 mph but that's when im sprinting. 19-23 mph more likely is comfortable speed for me.

 

[Simon Cash]

i ride a compact 50/34 but have changed rear cassette from a 11-23 to a 12-23 to give me a straight run from 12 thru 19. i find the small step ups to work much better when hill climbing as it gives small changes in cadence. it is also much better out on the flats, especially if riding into a headwind. you can easily purchase a new cassette to make hill work easier but martint is correct, do some work on the bike and you will soon get fitter. the hills will still hurt but it is only because you are riding them harder!!

 

[potsy]

Getting back on topic, did 3 100km+ rides in April, 1st-101 miler, 15th SITD audax, 22nd 82 mile Jodrell ride, and will hopefully have May's done on Sunday up in the hills

 

[Simon Cash]

I am in awe!!! You have made me feel very slack, need to turn those 60-70k rides into something bigger!!!

 

[billy1561]

Does my 160k ride count in the imperial century thread too

 

[tongskie01]

mine is just 14-28t at the back. triple 42/34/22 in front. reasonable pace for me on the flats is about 19-20 mph. downhill i just freewheel. i found out that as i go fitter im not using the smallest ring on my climbs instead its the middle ring im using. but then on short climbs ill just use the biggest ring. maybe u got the point. im over geared. i think its the weight of the rider that makes hill climbing hard.

 

[billy1561]

mine is just 14-28t at the back. triple 42/34/22 in front. reasonable pace for me on the flats is about 19-20 mph. downhill i just freewheel. i found out that as i go fitter im not using the smallest ring on my climbs instead its the middle ring im using. but then on short climbs ill just use the biggest ring. maybe u got the point. im over geared. i think its the weight of the rider that makes hill climbing hard.

That would be my assumption too

 

[Simon Cash]

Now i know i am at the other side of the world but even down here 160km equals 100miles. A bloody good effort in anyones language lol

 

[billy1561]

Now i know i am at the other side of the world but even down here 160km equals 100miles. A bloody good effort in anyones language lol

It's kinda funny as i felt better the longer it went on as i generally do.

 

[PoweredByVeg]

Well, did a ride of 104k yesterday, out to the coast, back into Norwich and home, so at least that's in the bank in case I cry off the Norwich 100

 

[MattHB]

Did 101km yesterday planning at least 2 a month.

 

[tongskie01]

done 106 kms. today from blackpool to dunsop bridge through longridge. then back to blackpool through scorton. my first century for this year.

 

[MattHB]

Planned a 70miler today. Just felt knackered so cut it short to an annoying 59!

 

[Strathlubnaig]

I must be a real dumbass, 'cos I cannot figure out how to edit my post in the 100km log...

 

[PoweredByVeg]

I must be a real dumbass, 'cos I cannot figure out how to edit my post in the 100km log...

Happened to me before and it's now happened to the second post I did, any ideas Admin?