First century completed....chuffed!
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Decided last night that I was going to do a big ride. Upped my miles to 100miles a week for the last 4 weeks and started to feel much fitter. Done about 700miles this year so not a huge amount.
So today I went for it and did 105miles solo. The 100miles took just over 5hrs 30mins averaging 18mph - it wasn't particularly hilly I did 4800ft of climbing.
Chuffed to bits and glad I got out in the lovely weather!
So today I went for it and did 105miles solo. The 100miles took just over 5hrs 30mins averaging 18mph - it wasn't particularly hilly I did 4800ft of climbing.
Chuffed to bits and glad I got out in the lovely weather!
I didn't have breakfast before I went as it was early so I had a stash of SIS energy gels and a bar. So I just took one of those each 40-50mins which kept me going strong. It's the first time I've ever used energy gels and to be fair I am mighty impressed.
Felt brilliant, let off a big shout at 100miles! My post ride milkshake has never tasted so good.
I called my younger and much fitter brother when I was half way round (he had a heavy night and didn't want to come out early). He was motivated by my ride and is currently out doing almost the exact same route. He called on a piss break at 60miles and he'd averaged 19.6mph to that point - be interesting to see how he finishes up.
But dizzee get on out there, feels good when you are done! BUT make sure you take enough food/energy or you'll be done by 60-70miles.
Felt brilliant, let off a big shout at 100miles! My post ride milkshake has never tasted so good.
I called my younger and much fitter brother when I was half way round (he had a heavy night and didn't want to come out early). He was motivated by my ride and is currently out doing almost the exact same route. He called on a piss break at 60miles and he'd averaged 19.6mph to that point - be interesting to see how he finishes up.
But dizzee get on out there, feels good when you are done! BUT make sure you take enough food/energy or you'll be done by 60-70miles.
well done, i did my first ton on good friday. had a stop off for some food at 50 miles, but more importantly i found i needed some water. just plain old water, as i was getting sick of overly sweet drinks. once i'd had a bottle at about 70 miles i was good to the end. 100 miles is a long way, but felt great to tick off another milestone.
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russy01 said:
Decided last night that I was going to do a big ride. Upped my miles to 100miles a week for the last 4 weeks and started to feel much fitter. Done about 700miles this year so not a huge amount.
So today I went for it and did 105miles solo. The 100miles took just over 5hrs 30mins averaging 18mph - it wasn't particularly hilly I did 4800ft of climbing.
Chuffed to bits and glad I got out in the lovely weather!
Nice one - feels like a proper achievement. Now set your sights higher - Fred Whitton challenge next year ;-)So today I went for it and did 105miles solo. The 100miles took just over 5hrs 30mins averaging 18mph - it wasn't particularly hilly I did 4800ft of climbing.
Chuffed to bits and glad I got out in the lovely weather!
anonymous said:
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I'd take flapjacks and/or fig rolls - small but full of good stuff and fairly easy to unwrap on the move. Gels too but I think the effect is less noticeable over time. Would expect a couple of stops on that kind of distance.Good average speeds on solo rides that far, OP!
Good effort fella, first few take some prep but won't be long and you will be able to knock out centuries without too much prep or thought! Biggest challenge for me is boredom, tends to set in about 80-ish miles!
Main thing is to keep eating and keep drinking, if you feel hungry or thirsty you have already left it too late to eat or drink! Always better to go home with a couple of unopened flapjacks in your jersey rather than run out
I did 340 miles in 3 days last week (helping a mate on a massive charidy ride), kept eating little but often and taking a swig every few miles, weather, road surface, bruised seat bones and vibration through the wrists were the biggest challenge.
I am hoping to do another 4-500 miles in 4 or 5 days this week supporting the last few legs of his ride through Spain into Gibraltar.
Main thing is to keep eating and keep drinking, if you feel hungry or thirsty you have already left it too late to eat or drink! Always better to go home with a couple of unopened flapjacks in your jersey rather than run out
I did 340 miles in 3 days last week (helping a mate on a massive charidy ride), kept eating little but often and taking a swig every few miles, weather, road surface, bruised seat bones and vibration through the wrists were the biggest challenge.
I am hoping to do another 4-500 miles in 4 or 5 days this week supporting the last few legs of his ride through Spain into Gibraltar.
Well done OP! Couldn't have picked a better day for it yesterday. I did my second ever century, similar pace to you but only half the climbing. After advice from people on here, I've bought a few High5 Race boxes and used the gels and energy drink tablets yesterday, and finished the 103 miles with no cramps or aches (other than shoulders). I used to be a bit sceptical, thinking they were a bit of a gimmick - but they really work.
Edit: Do you, too, have amusing tan-lines today?
Edit: Do you, too, have amusing tan-lines today?
Usget said:
Well done OP! Couldn't have picked a better day for it yesterday. I did my second ever century, similar pace to you but only half the climbing. After advice from people on here, I've bought a few High5 Race boxes and used the gels and energy drink tablets yesterday, and finished the 103 miles with no cramps or aches (other than shoulders). I used to be a bit sceptical, thinking they were a bit of a gimmick - but they really work.
Edit: Do you, too, have amusing tan-lines today?
They are awful, they have been developing over the last few weeks.Edit: Do you, too, have amusing tan-lines today?
I have just been out on 15-20mile recovery ride (gentle spin) and it looks like I have another new set of lines from the jersey I was wearing today!! Going to look like a right pillock in the summer!
I can finally join this club now!! well I think so anyway. Today was the first time I've done 100km ride.
It was a wiggle event in the wye valley. Just over 6000ft of climbing too. I had only planned on riding the short route but ended up doing the standard. I felt strong for the first 50 miles but some endless climbs really tested me, Now I've done it I just want to push myself further. I was shattered after mind. After a stop in Tesco on the way home for food by the time I got home I had to have a nap!!
I guess that was just due to my body not being used to that length of ride?
It was a wiggle event in the wye valley. Just over 6000ft of climbing too. I had only planned on riding the short route but ended up doing the standard. I felt strong for the first 50 miles but some endless climbs really tested me, Now I've done it I just want to push myself further. I was shattered after mind. After a stop in Tesco on the way home for food by the time I got home I had to have a nap!!
I guess that was just due to my body not being used to that length of ride?
dave0010 said:
I can finally join this club now!! well I think so anyway. Today was the first time I've done 100km ride.
It was a wiggle event in the wye valley. Just over 6000ft of climbing too. I had only planned on riding the short route but ended up doing the standard. I felt strong for the first 50 miles but some endless climbs really tested me, Now I've done it I just want to push myself further. I was shattered after mind. After a stop in Tesco on the way home for food by the time I got home I had to have a nap!!
I guess that was just due to my body not being used to that length of ride?
I don't know whether you made a typo but we're on about 100miles, so 160km!It was a wiggle event in the wye valley. Just over 6000ft of climbing too. I had only planned on riding the short route but ended up doing the standard. I felt strong for the first 50 miles but some endless climbs really tested me, Now I've done it I just want to push myself further. I was shattered after mind. After a stop in Tesco on the way home for food by the time I got home I had to have a nap!!
I guess that was just due to my body not being used to that length of ride?
Regardless 100km with 6000ft must have a been a decent ol' ride.
russy01 said:
I don't know whether you made a typo but we're on about 100miles, so 160km!
Regardless 100km with 6000ft must have a been a decent ol' ride.
Ye I know you are but don't steel my moment Regardless 100km with 6000ft must have a been a decent ol' ride.
and no it wasn't a typo. Hopefully by the end of the summer it will be 100 miles not kilometres dave0010 said:
russy01 said:
I don't know whether you made a typo but we're on about 100miles, so 160km!
Regardless 100km with 6000ft must have a been a decent ol' ride.
Ye I know you are but don't steel my moment Regardless 100km with 6000ft must have a been a decent ol' ride.
and no it wasn't a typo. Hopefully by the end of the summer it will be 100 miles not kilometres If you can keep a decent pace up for 60miles and 6000ft then I expect a flat 100miler isn't out of the question?
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