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Forum: Training & Nutrition

07-08-22, 06:29 PM

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Need some help training for my first century

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Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Two possible ideas: Tired after 50 = not eating...

Two possible ideas:
Tired after 50 = not eating enough. Eat 200 Cal. of carbs/hour. Back when I ate solid food on the bike, I'd take a bunch of Clif Bars. open 2, put in my jersey pocket, take 1...

Forum: Training & Nutrition

07-08-22, 05:24 PM

Replies: 44

Need some help training for my first century

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Posted By wolfchild

Start off easy and pace yourself through your...

Start off easy and pace yourself through your ride, avoid going too hard., especially in the heat..., You're goal isn't to win a race, your goal is to complete 100 miles. Be sure to have enough drink...

Forum: Training & Nutrition

07-08-22, 11:17 AM

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Need some help training for my first century

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Posted By wolfchild

If you can can physically handle riding 60 miles...

If you can can physically handle riding 60 miles then you should be able to handle riding 100 miles....those extra 40 miles are more mental than physical...Since this is your first century, don't...

Forum: Training & Nutrition

07-08-22, 10:56 AM

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Need some help training for my first century

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Posted By Carbonfiberboy

If you have been riding 100 miles/week for a few...

If you have been riding 100 miles/week for a few weeks before a century, you can ride 100 miles in one day. That's a good rule of thumb. So you're already doing that. You'd like to ride faster. A...

Forum: Training & Nutrition

07-08-22, 10:16 AM

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Need some help training for my first century

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Posted By ThermionicScott

My advice is to relax. Don't worry about doing a...

My advice is to relax. Don't worry about doing a fast century, just remind yourself that you get to ride bikes all day. :) If you can do a 50-60 mile ride with no issues, I have no doubt you could...

Forum: Training & Nutrition

07-08-22, 10:10 AM

Replies: 44

Need some help training for my first century

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Posted By koala logs

Taking a whole week to recovery might not be a...

Taking a whole week to recovery might not be a good idea. 2 to 3 rest days would be better and then take another 20ish mile ride, rest the next day, and then take another 20ish mile ride the day...

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