Anyone ever done a sub-4 century?
08-01-06, 11:03 AM
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Were these supported rides? i.e. a car drove near by to give you fuel.
Any stops?
I can't imagine doing a 4 hour century solo, flat or not. My goal is 5 hours.
Any stops?
I can't imagine doing a 4 hour century solo, flat or not. My goal is 5 hours.
08-01-06, 12:37 PM
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Sure...I've done it. My last century. Oh wait, you said 4?? I though you meant 6!!
Just ride time???...
...oh forget it.
Just ride time???...
...oh forget it.
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08-01-06, 01:01 PM
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Where did you get the 10?
08-01-06, 01:05 PM
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Sub 5 hours is a real effort for me. Anyone doing sub-4 should be riding for living IMO.
08-01-06, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by IcemanYQQ
I've done it as part of a race, but never solo. So I guess No. 
08-01-06, 02:11 PM
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I think most of us have done it in a group, but that really doesn't count.
Originally Posted by flythebike
Me too. At the Quantico course about 10 years ago. Senior Open District Championships in 1996 I think. I did take some pulls, so I have that going for me.
08-01-06, 02:44 PM
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Personally, sub-6 keeps me pretty happy.
Cypress has come sorta close in April.
Best I've seen around here.
Cypress has come sorta close in April.
Originally Posted by Cypress
Saturday ride: Solo 103.7 miles - 4 hours 48 minutes. Rolling farm country.
First time I've broken 5 hours in three years. First time under 5 solo.
I even got a slight tan.
YAY!
First time I've broken 5 hours in three years. First time under 5 solo.
I even got a slight tan.
YAY!
08-01-06, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by asgelle
3 minutes w/ google
https://www.theguyonthebike.com/100MileRecord.htm
https://www.theguyonthebike.com/100MileRecord.htm
Holly Smokes. That is some riding.
08-01-06, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob S.
'During a previous RAAM from Huntington Beach, California to Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1985, he did not stop to sleep for 64 hours until reaching Amarillo, Texas.'
Holly Smokes. That is some riding.
Holly Smokes. That is some riding.
08-01-06, 04:20 PM
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On my 52nd birthday I rode 100 miles (round trip) solo and unsupported in just under 5 hours clock time. I just barely made it with slightly less than two minutes to spare in perfect conditions (not too hot and almost no wind on a fairly flat course). I'm not sure I will ever be able to do it again. It took me a whole week to recover from the effort, but it was worth it. I don't think that I could ever get anywhere near a sub-4 hour solo/unsupported ride.
08-01-06, 04:42 PM
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I do 'em all the time....
...on my motorcycle.
...on my motorcycle.
08-01-06, 05:14 PM
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The Clarksville TN century was done in 3:53 last year. Here is a link.
https://www.clarksvillecentury.com/lead_peloton_2005.htm
Al
https://www.clarksvillecentury.com/lead_peloton_2005.htm
Al
08-01-06, 08:07 PM
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I think almost anyone decent rider could do it with a good group.
Originally Posted by oneradtec
Sub 4 hours is impressive...group, or no group.
08-02-06, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by oilman_15106
Does this count: Last years TDF entire Discovery team did a 134 mile stage with a TEAM average speed of something like 37 MPH!
08-02-06, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Granny
I think almost anyone decent rider could do it with a good group.
08-02-06, 07:21 AM
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I a recent blog entry I did a few calculations using Christian Valdevedle's power file from one of the early flat stages in the TdF. He finished in the pack with an average speed of 26mph but his average power was only 177 watts! Considering that it takes a solo rider roughly (and I mean very rougly) 200 watts to go 20mph on a flat road, the effect of being in the middle of the peleton is dramatic.
--Steve
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08-02-06, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by oilman_15106
Does this count: Last years TDF entire Discovery team did a 134 mile stage with a TEAM average speed of something like 37 MPH!
Sure you weren't looking at KPH? I very much doubt there has ever been a 125 mile plus stage of the TDF where the winning speed averaged 37mph. Fastest road stage of this year's tour was 47.2 kph, or 29.3 mph.
Fastest stage in TDF history was Zabriski's TT, 33.8 mph, but tha was a TT and only 19km.
I think what you're referring to is the 2005 TTT stage of the Tour and that was 35.5 mph for a little ove r40 miles.
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08-02-06, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Granny
I think almost anyone decent rider could do it with a good group.
Originally Posted by oilman_15106
Does this count: Last years TDF entire Discovery team did a 134 mile stage with a TEAM average speed of something like 37 MPH!
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