Wish me luck.........!!

[speccy1]

Going to attempt my first ton on Saturday I`ve heard of so many others doing it like a walk in the part so now it`s my turn (well, I don`t know about the "walk in the park" bit!!) Hopefully I`ll manage it ok so watch this space lol

 

[ianrauk]

Well done mate, done my first ton in 22 years last saturday and it wasn't that bad. Though I did have the young wippersnapper Ilovebikes cajoling me along.

 

[Dayvo]

Good luck!

Take on plenty of liquids and hopefully you'll have enough miles in your legs already!

 

[4F]

Good luck. Remember to eat before you are hungry and drink before you are thirsty. It's a great feeling when you complete the first one.

Mine was not a walk in the park and the last 10 miles seemed like an age but this was quickly forgotten once the magic 100 had been reached.

 

[HLaB]

Good luck speccy1. I've not manage a ton yet this year as I'm too lazy to get up early enough; its a good job the clocks are changing soon.

 

[colly]

Good luck speccy. Should be a doddle.

It's the last 10 that can be a killer

Where are you riding?

(oops. I just saw someone has already said that. it's still true though.)

 

[peanut]

good luck speccy . I remember the magic of completing my first ton 20 years ago , the Somerset century, absolutely brilliant.
Don't forget to take a camera!

you lucky beggar

 

[punkypossum]

I started bonking after 75 miles, got myself back going with some food and loads of full fat coke, but then after 95 all of a sudden every joint and muscle in my body started hurting - the last few miles were hell, took me till the next day to get exited about having done my first century!

 

[Noodley]

I started bonking after 75 miles...the last few miles were hell...

that's cheery

Have a good time...

 

[Aperitif]

that's cheery

Have a good time...

Yes. I was thinking similar...

Have a good day speccy1and remember it is not punishment - it's pleasure!

 

[Randochap]

Bonne route

 

[jimboalee]

The forecast for your area is 10 C max, so it might average at 6.
There will be a moderate northerly of 20 ish mph, but as the ride is a circular, it won't make much difference; except the wind against will feel like MINUS 3. Just check WHEN you will be riding AGAINST the wind, and eat High GI ( sweeties ) accordingly.

In these conditions, you will need leggings, three jerseys, thick socks and a good pair of gloves. Wear clear lens glasses and a HAT.

My calcs say NINE hours, give or take a minute or two, and you can feast on 3500 kCals, with 3 litres of water.

Get a good 1000 kCals meal on Friday evening.
Something sweet on toast before the ride and have a 500 kCal meal at quarter distance, Repeat this at half and three quarter distance. HOT Pasties? Try and grab a banana or five as an intermediatary snack.

Bon appetite

 

[ASC1951]

NINE hours, give or take a minute or two, and you can feast on 3500 kCals, with 3 litres of water.

Get a good 1000 kCals meal on Friday evening.
Something sweet on toast before the ride and have a 500 kCal meal at quarter distance, Repeat this at half and three quarter distance. Pasties ?Try and grab a banana or five as an intermediatary snack.

Good grief. For my 117 miler last Wednesday in similar conditions, I had muesli and a boiled egg before I set off, a piece of flapjack and a banana at 75 miles and a litre of water all told. About 8 hours. I am not remotely an athlete but I have done quite a few of them before.

I did wear a hat, though.

The difference between say 60 miles and 100 is mainly in the head, IME. You just keep trundling along, turning the pedals, and watching, listening and smelling what's around you. The time just trundles along in the other direction.

 

[punkypossum]

that's cheery

Have a good time...

Well, yes, it was actually! Because I was absolutely fine for the majority of the ride! 5 Miles of hell is not much in the greater scheme of things - plus chances are the op won't be doing it on a heavy mtb, so it should be even better!

 

[jimboalee]

Good grief. For my 117 miler last Wednesday in similar conditions, I had muesli and a boiled egg before I set off, a piece of flapjack and a banana at 75 miles and a litre of water all told. About 8 hours. I am not remotely an athlete but I have done quite a few of them before.

I did wear a hat, though.

The difference between say 60 miles and 100 is mainly in the head, IME. You just keep trundling along, turning the pedals, and watching, listening and smelling what's around you. The time just trundles along in the other direction.

All the good books and AUK prescribe 8 kCals/min.
My calcs come to less than 7 because he will be wrapped up warm.

You must be the same as I am, insomuch as I would only eat 1850 kCals for that trip because I am expecting some fat to be used, based on my history.

I don't know OP's physique, so I went with the text book ( total - all in ) answer.
For a FIRST hundred miler, better to be safe than sorry. When he gets through this FIRST ton OK, he can trim the food quantity based upon how this trip panned-out.

After a dozen more Tons this year, he will prob be down to the 1850 like you and I.