Which option do you want to do?
I hadn't done anything longer than 40 miles since my last 200 K in Sept. but I was able to do another 200K in December with no problem. And it had a lot more climbing too!
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01-25-2007, 04:29 PM #1
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01-25-2007, 05:14 PM #2
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Just make sure to rest up and not do any hard rides a few days before the event. Sounds like you'll do fine, your basic fitness seems good.
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01-25-2007, 05:58 PM #3
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The stuff you had been doing will go a *long* way. I'd "just" be sure to not try to race the thing. My advice (worth every cent you've paid for it): Find some social-pace riders and hang with 'em for the first 50, and then you can do what you want for the last 50.
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01-25-2007, 07:25 PM #4
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I'm convinced that 3/4 of riding is mental. Yes, you need to be in shape... but from what you've said, you still are! I'd go for it. It's not a race, so really who cares how long it takes? (at least that's what I say every ride!
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Get in as much distance as you can and enjoy your ride whatever one you do... and if you ride the metric don't be "resigned" about it... heck 62 miles is a loooooong way... still an impressive ride.
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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01-26-2007, 05:53 AM #5
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I'm 'training' for a 300-mile ride in 3 weeks. Problem is that I haven't been training at all! Nothing over 80 miles in months. So, same boat. I'm just gonna use all the mental skills I have to convince my legs and butt that it's no big deal
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01-26-2007, 08:35 AM #6
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Wrench - how many days do you have to complete 300 miles?? Jeez that's a long way!
Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
I'm 'training' for a 300-mile ride in 3 weeks. Problem is that I haven't been training at all! Nothing over 80 miles in months. So, same boat. I'm just gonna use all the mental skills I have to convince my legs and butt that it's no big deal"When I'm on my bike I forget about things like age. I just have fun." Kathy Sessler
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01-26-2007, 08:39 AM #7
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24 hours! Originally Posted by IFjane
Actually, it's a 24-hour or 12-hour race (Bike Sebring) where youjust go as far as you can in the allotted time. I've decided that i just want to do 300 miles in however long it takes, hopefully within the 24hour segment. We'll see, though. Without training, it might be hopeless!
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