Calling all randos...

[Susan Otcenas]

Attempting my 1st 600K brevet next weekend.

Advice??

TIA,

Susan

[Bike Chick]

Wow, Susan, good luck! There is a man in our bike club that is a rando....I admire what he has done. It's truly an outstanding accomplishment and takes a special type of person to be in the saddle that long.

[GLC1968]

and takes a special type of person to be in the saddle that long.

Yes, a crazy one!

[Susan Otcenas]

Wow, Susan, good luck! .... It's truly an outstanding accomplishment and takes a special type of person to be in the saddle that long.

Thanks for the well wishes!

I've discovered that I have a talent for being in the saddle for a long time. I'm not the speediest person out there, but I've learned what level I can exert myself at that allows me to just keep going and going. I did a 300K a few weeks ago and felt GREAT when I was done. No saddle issues, no real aches or pains. My neck was a little stiff, but that was about it.

But 600K seems like a whole 'nother ballgame. Would love to hear from others who've successfully gone the distance!

[salsabike]

Susan, maillotpois did a 600 a few years ago and has a wonderful race report on it. It may even be on TE, but for sure she'll respond to a PM about it. I know that because before my husband's first 600 last summer, I asked if she had any tips, and she did---they're right in the race report.

[Susan Otcenas]

Salsa - Thanks for the suggestion. I sent her a PM.

[Tri Girl]

no advice, but HOLY MOLY!!!! I'm so impressed. I can't wait to hear all about it!!! Promise you'll write a report and share it with us?

[Pedal Wench]

I've discovered that I have a talent for being in the saddle for a long time. I'm not the speediest person out there, but I've learned what level I can exert myself at that allows me to just keep going and going.

That's me too. Ideally suited for it - can't go fast to save my life, but have a long, long, long ride - sign me up! I should do a report on my first fleche - I think we ate more than we rode!

[jobob]

That's me too. Ideally suited for it - can't go fast to save my life, but have a long, long, long ride - sign me up! I should do a report on my first fleche - I think we ate more than we rode!

Likewize. I plan to start riding brevets again once I have this Death Ride foolishness behind me. Assuming I ever want to get on a bike ever again.

[Susan Otcenas]

I should do a report on my first fleche - I think we ate more than we rode!

Would love to read a report! I believe in riding to eat too.