In 2 weeks I'll be doing a 90km (+/- 56miles) challenge. I've never done more than 45km and it was slow, lots of stops because I was not in the "shape" I am now. Been training since January for a 135km in June. I did a 35km in strong winds this past Monday. Not always easy against the wind but I was rarely out of breath (hills mostly once reached the top) but nothing to make me stop and catch up.

So what tips would you have to make this 90km go smoothly? In the sense that should I start strong and fast, or always regular cadence/speed, etc. I want to make sure I am not using up all my energy at 1st and end up with nothing to finish the last 20-25 either. At least this course is mostly flat. A few hills but not that many. The one in June will be something though. But at least the last 30km will be mostly downhill. Not this one.

I can't "drink and drive" and I drink a lot, especially if warm...not even out...outside. So I bought myself a camelback bag. At least I'll be able to sip water when I feel like it. I've got the good clothes, but no clips (after my 3 falls of Saturday, clips are out!)

Thanks.