I just signed up for a 35 mini metric happening on 5/21. Need help getting ready, longest ride so far has been 15 miles. Route is mostly flat. Training advice please.
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I just signed up for a 35 mini metric happening on 5/21. Need help getting ready, longest ride so far has been 15 miles. Route is mostly flat. Training advice please.
Tell us more about yourself and your riding background and we can help you better. :-)
This is my first road bike. I've had it for a couple of months and ride several times a week. On Saturdays I try to challenge myself by either adding hills or distance. Sundays I rest.
What is your longest ride? How many days a week do you ride and how long are they?
Personally, I'd like to have a 25-miler in beforehand--preferably 30 if I wanted to finish comfortably.
The rule of thumb is add 10% to your longest ride each week. However, my BIL once did a century with me--his longest ride was 40 miles but he rode 15-20 miles almost DAILY. I don't recommend that, though.
katy, the longest ride is 15 miles..
Ronrides, do a 25 mile ride this coming weekend. make sure you carry enough water and a snack you will be able to do 35 if you can do 25...
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