Hi CC,
Well,
I jumped on my first 12 hour in June without much "structured training". We had 4 riders,and a 7 mile loop, so I knew al I had to do was 28 miles unless somebody bagged out. The rules stated that all riders had to do one lap.

Questions I have for you:

1. How long is the loop?

2. What is the terrain like? Is it very technical?

3. What distances are you riding in training now...on the trails I mean?

Things that I learned:
1. Eat real food on your breaks.

2. Bring a change of clothes or two.

3. Bring a chair, sit down between laps and put your feet up.

4. Have a blast, it was the best race that I have ever done!!!!

My DH and I are doing the race as a team of two next June. One thing we have talked about doing for training this winter is riding like 12 miles, take a small break, eat, stretch, ride 12 more, eat stretch. We will eaxh need to ride 42 miles if things go according to plan, so we are increasing our distance.

Hope this helps....get back to me with some more info......

Ruth