Talk me through....

[Sadie]

I'm riding 60 miles on Saturday. It's been 3 months since I've done some serious distance, so I'm nervous. It's a route I'm not familiar with, and the weather is hot and 93 degrees. I'm awake at night with doubts and concerns.....

[spazzdog]

Fill up the Camelback and don't be afraid to turn back if the distance/route is too difficult.

Not sure if 60 miles is a sane (no offense) distance to start at, though I've been know to do equally insane things :)

Have a good time... the most important thing!

spazz

[ekcjwc]

Sadie, you can do it! I just starting riding in late March and began training for the MS Bike 150. I did 79.8 on Saturday and rode back 79.6 miles on Sunday! I had those same feelings but you will be fine. Stay relaxed, so at your own pace, drink, drink and drink when you aren't even thirsty. It is better to stay ahead of hydration instead of being behind. Drink even before the ride begins. Also make sure you eat. Eat a really good meal with lean protein and some carbs the night before the ride. If the hill is too big, get off and walk and call it cross-training. You will be so proud of yourself. What is your longest ride?

[Sadie]

[/I] I did 46 miles June 6, but nothing beyond 25 miles since. Thanks for your great advice and I'll do it all. I just psych myself out alot, and I think that's what holds me back sometimes. Thanks again.