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Training for a century
Posted on 5/11/19 at 6:56 pm
Posted on 5/11/19 at 6:56 pm
Cycling 100 miles October 5th, Ameilia Island Flroida for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund). Been training for 1 month so far, but need advise for distance. I am YouTube'd out. Any cyclist with advise for beginner? 1st thing I have ever trained for and 1st time doing something for diabetes (21 years as a type 1).
TIA
TIA
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Posted on 5/11/19 at 9:04 pm to FatMan
I don’t have any advice, but I do think this is a very cool thing to do. Good luck!
Posted on 5/12/19 at 6:43 am to FatMan
What’s the furthest distance you’re comfortable going now? You need to get up to 60+ comfortably then it’s just about nutrition. What you eat and drink and when you do it becomes far more important when youre on the bike that long.
How much are you riding weekly?
How much are you riding weekly?
This post was edited on 5/12/19 at 6:44 am
Posted on 5/12/19 at 8:11 am to gmrkr5
30-60 mins 3-4 times per week, then a long rode on Sunday. 24 is the max so far.
Posted on 5/12/19 at 8:14 am to FatMan
Try to make those 3-4 rides during the week all 60 minutes minimum. Starts increasing the distance on your longer weekend ride by 5 miles every couple weeks.
What are you riding?
What are you riding?
Posted on 5/12/19 at 9:03 am to gmrkr5
Giant road bike. Definitely adding slowly as I'm still uncomfortable in the saddle. I am also 250#... Hoping to use training to start losing again- would love to be <225 by the ride.
Would also like to know for the ride how often I should stop, ie; if I feel comfortable @ the 1st 25 mile marker should I stop anyway?
Would also like to know for the ride how often I should stop, ie; if I feel comfortable @ the 1st 25 mile marker should I stop anyway?
Posted on 5/12/19 at 9:40 am to FatMan
Are you on the stock saddle? May need to look at something a little more anatomical. Good shorts are important when you’re talking about that length of time as well..
I mean, for your first century your goal is to finish. You should be eating and drinking even if you aren’t hungry/thirsty. I would plan on stoping at every sag. I’m doing one next weekend and I’ll stop twice more than likely if anything just to refill bottles and piss
I mean, for your first century your goal is to finish. You should be eating and drinking even if you aren’t hungry/thirsty. I would plan on stoping at every sag. I’m doing one next weekend and I’ll stop twice more than likely if anything just to refill bottles and piss
This post was edited on 5/12/19 at 9:50 am
Posted on 5/12/19 at 11:34 am to FatMan
Any riding groups around you? Check websites of local shops. Helps big time. I remember making the nmjump from ~30 miles to ~70 miles purely by riding with a group. Being able to tuck in behind someone stronger when you get tired is nice. Breaking 100 is about pacing and being comfortable on the bike for that long. And you get that is purely time in the saddle. Increase your long ride by 20-30 minutes every couple weeks.
Posted on 5/12/19 at 2:35 pm to FatMan
I’d do 20-30 miles twice per week, then a long ride on Saturday building from like 40 miles to 70 miles. You should certainly be ready by Oct 5. The things you need to pay attention to is food and water on the longer rides. Cliff bars or gels and a good bit of water or sports drinks. I’m a big muscular guy and train really hard, but I go through a gallon of water every 40-50 miles.
Posted on 5/13/19 at 7:17 am to Andychapman13
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The things you need to pay attention to is food and water on the longer rides. Cliff bars or gels and a good bit of water or sports drinks.
can't emphasize this enough
Posted on 5/13/19 at 1:09 pm to FatMan
You've got 5 months - plenty of time. The key is to gradually increase your long ride of the week. Make your long day long and your short days short - several rides per week of an hour or so will help you but the main focus should be on your long ride of the week. I'm of the opinion you should come close to the distance you are going to do in the event, at least 80%. Also plan on every 3 or 4 weeks deloading and decreasing time for that week.
A sample plan would be
week 1 - 20 miles
2 - 25 miles
3 - 30 miles
4- deload and do 15
etc. and gradually increase to 80 or so. Also the advice to keep track of what you are eating and drinking is important as continuity in this is beneficial
A sample plan would be
week 1 - 20 miles
2 - 25 miles
3 - 30 miles
4- deload and do 15
etc. and gradually increase to 80 or so. Also the advice to keep track of what you are eating and drinking is important as continuity in this is beneficial
Posted on 5/14/19 at 12:59 pm to FatMan
TITS. Time In The Saddle. That is primary, as much time as you can spend riding, spend riding. The longer the better.
Nutrition on the actual ride is paramount. Set your watch timer, and drink/eat something every half hour whether you feel thirsty or hungry or not. If you feel thirsty or hungry its too late, you're chasing it at that point.
I've done 20+ centuries, most by myself, anywhere from 5 1/2-7 hours depending on how I/we stop to refuel and who I'm riding with. I lose a ton a fluid and drink well over a gallon of water + maltodextrose while riding.
Worst I've done was my first, the Rouge Roubaix north of BR. I had no clue how to manage nutrition for that length and bonked, crept in after they were breaking down the finish line (but I still did it). Since then I got nutrition straight and really enjoy those long rides.
Nothing you can't handle. I'm 6'4", vary from 210-235 depending on training at the time, and if I can do it over and over again you can get the first one out the way.
Nutrition on the actual ride is paramount. Set your watch timer, and drink/eat something every half hour whether you feel thirsty or hungry or not. If you feel thirsty or hungry its too late, you're chasing it at that point.
I've done 20+ centuries, most by myself, anywhere from 5 1/2-7 hours depending on how I/we stop to refuel and who I'm riding with. I lose a ton a fluid and drink well over a gallon of water + maltodextrose while riding.
Worst I've done was my first, the Rouge Roubaix north of BR. I had no clue how to manage nutrition for that length and bonked, crept in after they were breaking down the finish line (but I still did it). Since then I got nutrition straight and really enjoy those long rides.
Nothing you can't handle. I'm 6'4", vary from 210-235 depending on training at the time, and if I can do it over and over again you can get the first one out the way.
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