How long between longer rides???

[Trekhawk]

How did you feel after the LRRH? You looked great. For a first timer, I wouldn't do it the next weekend, but a 4 week periodization (take a week off and then build back up) would be fine. Since you aren't used to doing this mileage regularly, you should treat it as a major event but do want to maintain your current fitness.

Since your double will be unsupported, you don't have the time contraints. You don't need to worry about your pace the same way.

What route are you thinking of doing?

Activa? The yogurt? Or Active.com? I should go check my email.

Hey SK - LOL - sorry about the typo yes its definitely active.com not the yoghurt.

Haven't sorted a route yet but it will be something fairly flat. My knees have been feeling pretty good so Im going to increase my hill riding slowly.

Thanks for all the info girls. I really am a beginner at riding this sort of distance so I definitely need a bit of a break between longer rides. Its interesting all the info out there. I have been reading a few different cycling books lately so I could be quoting the wrong one but I think it was The Complete Book of Long-Distance Cycling where they said you should not even attempt a double century until you have been riding for three years. Now I wasnt thinking of a double anytime soon but now at least I have a good excuse.