First Century in 30 years
08-22-06, 05:07 PM
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First Century in 30 years
We all you 50+, I have taken up the challenge and am doing my first century since 1977. I have not ridden near enough, but I guess I will just have to go slow and take it easy. The ride is next Saturday, and the temperature here in Bozeman area is supposed to be near 90. Wish me well.
08-22-06, 05:19 PM
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Congratulations in your desire to complete a century.
Most long distance rides are performed by older riders.
For example, the majority of those who rode the PBP were over 45
Be sure to take lots of fluid and eat a little all along the route rather than a big meal.
Spin, rather than push big gears.
Most long distance rides are performed by older riders.
For example, the majority of those who rode the PBP were over 45
Be sure to take lots of fluid and eat a little all along the route rather than a big meal.
Spin, rather than push big gears.
08-22-06, 05:24 PM
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Remember to have a good time and take photos. Report back after your ride. Good luck!
08-22-06, 05:31 PM
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Have a great ride & let us know how it went.
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08-22-06, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by howsteepisit
We all you 50+, I have taken up the challenge and am doing my first century since 1977. I have not ridden near enough, but I guess I will just have to go slow and take it easy. The ride is next Saturday, and the temperature here in Bozeman area is supposed to be near 90. Wish me well.
08-22-06, 05:59 PM
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How long have your rides been, and how long have you been training? I'm curious how far I may be from attempting a century. Best of luck on your ride!!
08-22-06, 06:04 PM
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OG, my rides are from 30 to 60 miles, but only have about 2000 miles this year. since I have a long ago history of a lot of long rides, and race training, I am pretty comfortable on the bike. I really can tell where my energy levels are as I ride. I never really train any more. Back in the day (I love saying that), I raced and everything was training and training all the time killed my enjoyment of cycling. So now I ride. If you take it easy and don't force yourself to try and keep up with younger and fitter riders, you can probably do a century. I will probably average about 13 mph stops included for the entire ride.
08-22-06, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by howsteepisit
OG, my rides are from 30 to 60 miles...
08-23-06, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by FarHorizon
From what I've read of others' centuries, be prepared for a serious slump somewhere about the 70 mile mark. Persevere - everyone says you get a "second wind" after a short while!
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08-25-06, 10:39 AM
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Good Luck!!
Most have already put in the expert advice, plus you are not a newbie.
Enjoy the ride.
Most have already put in the expert advice, plus you are not a newbie.
Enjoy the ride.
08-25-06, 11:30 AM
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I did my first century last Wednesday. The last 20 miles was quite hilly, and I hit a hill at mile 90 and about died getting up it. Reach the top and just stood there for 5 minutes. From then on out I had five hills before hitting 100 and each hill was murder. Would not have been near as hard if I had picked a less hilly route, but wanted to stay close to home.
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sounds great, looking forward to hearing about your success!!!
08-25-06, 01:50 PM
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As long as the windspeed isn't 90 and in your face, you'll do fine...
08-28-06, 10:12 AM
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Just completed a century yesterday here in Billings, MT. At 58, It was the first I've done in a long time. Things went well but I sure was tired. I like to just cruise along and stop and rest, so I was the last rider in, but I feel good about finishing. As some posts pointed out, I did get a second wind at around mile 80, but for awhile I sure was hurting. I feel great today. Hope your century went well.
08-28-06, 10:31 AM
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Keep a sane pace, eat and drink plenty before and during the ride. You'll do fine. Good luck!
08-28-06, 01:10 PM
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jackb,
Shame you could not have come over to Bozeman for our century. Was a really nice ride, good temps, no wind, decent group. But darn fast riders. I was dead last out of 40 or so, and I finished in 8 hours total.
Shame you could not have come over to Bozeman for our century. Was a really nice ride, good temps, no wind, decent group. But darn fast riders. I was dead last out of 40 or so, and I finished in 8 hours total.
08-28-06, 03:11 PM
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Howsteepisit,
I was the last rider as well at 7 1/2 hours including rest stops. I'm in good physical condition so I'm not sure I could ever finish any faster. Fortunately, I was in no rush and am perfectly content with 7 1/2 hours. In fact, if I could have stopped for lunch at a cafe with other riders, I would have, but I rode solo the entire day.
Maybe next year I could do the Bozeman century. I didn't even know about it. I could use the change of scenery.
I was the last rider as well at 7 1/2 hours including rest stops. I'm in good physical condition so I'm not sure I could ever finish any faster. Fortunately, I was in no rush and am perfectly content with 7 1/2 hours. In fact, if I could have stopped for lunch at a cafe with other riders, I would have, but I rode solo the entire day.
Maybe next year I could do the Bozeman century. I didn't even know about it. I could use the change of scenery.
08-28-06, 03:49 PM
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jackb,
I pretty much rode the same way you did. 8 hours including rest stops. I mostly do not like stopping for long because I get tight, but lunch at a restaurant would have been nice, but nobody else was stopping at anything like that. We did have three rest stops plus a food stop, but a cold beer and a piece of PIE would have been great!
I pretty much rode the same way you did. 8 hours including rest stops. I mostly do not like stopping for long because I get tight, but lunch at a restaurant would have been nice, but nobody else was stopping at anything like that. We did have three rest stops plus a food stop, but a cold beer and a piece of PIE would have been great!
