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05-20-05, 08:00 PM
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Finally I get to post in this forum, 50 today! I have been an avid cyclist for the last couple of years, currently riding 25mi. - 45mi. daily. I am trying to get myself ready for a solo century, longest ride so far this year is 53 mi. Can anyone give me advice as how far I should ride before I attempt this?
05-20-05, 08:51 PM
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Happy Birthday! I'll be joining you in exactly three months. I got an early jump on this forum because I've been "trying on" ever since I turned 49. 
I'm a newbie, too, so no advice but good luck on your century!
I'm a newbie, too, so no advice but good luck on your century!
05-20-05, 09:36 PM
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If you can do 65 miles fairly easily without a lot of aches and pains the next day, you're ready already. The day of the century, just back down yuo speed one full notch and enjoy the ride.
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05-20-05, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rvdv
Finally I get to post in this forum, 50 today! I have been an avid cyclist for the last couple of years, currently riding 25mi. - 45mi. daily. I am trying to get myself ready for a solo century, longest ride so far this year is 53 mi. Can anyone give me advice as how far I should ride before I attempt this?
05-21-05, 04:55 AM
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Happy Birthday. As I am new to road riding, I can't offer any insights on centuries, but I am experienced at being 50+ - it ain't bad.
05-21-05, 05:50 AM
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Thanks all! The original plan was to do the century on "the" day, but as it is a long weekend here in Canada the traffic on a Friday to cottage country is terrible and the plan was to ride to my cottage which is 100 miles north of Toronto. I also am not yet confident enough to tackle it, so I will take your advice Tyson and do 65 - 70 miles before I do it, I thinlk I will be mentally and physically ready then. I'll keep you all posted.
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What is the point of doing a 100miler as a training ride for a 100miler? There is none.
What is required is constant riding- nonstop for about 3 to 4 hours. It will not be the distance that will get you- it will be the butt pain and the body ache. Train for that and 100miles is no problem.
My big 100 miler is in 3 weeks time. 12 hours offroad, and the biggest training I have done is 40 miles on the road but blasted in 2hrs 30minutes. Won't be enough to stop the legs falling apart, or the feeling that I am sitting on the stem instaed of the saddle, but it will delay that feeling.
What is required is constant riding- nonstop for about 3 to 4 hours. It will not be the distance that will get you- it will be the butt pain and the body ache. Train for that and 100miles is no problem.
My big 100 miler is in 3 weeks time. 12 hours offroad, and the biggest training I have done is 40 miles on the road but blasted in 2hrs 30minutes. Won't be enough to stop the legs falling apart, or the feeling that I am sitting on the stem instaed of the saddle, but it will delay that feeling.
05-21-05, 04:00 PM
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Happy Birthday!
If you ride 45 miles a day without problems, you should not have any problems with a century. Hydrate, eat and ride.
If you ride 45 miles a day without problems, you should not have any problems with a century. Hydrate, eat and ride.
05-21-05, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rvdv
Finally I get to post in this forum, 50 today! ...
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
05-21-05, 05:00 PM
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Happy birthday!!!! 
If you can ride 45 miles with no problem, you should be able to double that for one day. Like the others said, stop for eating and stuff, and it will also relieve your "seat".
If you can ride 45 miles with no problem, you should be able to double that for one day. Like the others said, stop for eating and stuff, and it will also relieve your "seat".
