How to train for a century in 16 days

[IFjane]

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

Wrench - how many days do you have to complete 300 miles?? Jeez that's a long way!

[Pedal Wench]

Wrench - how many days do you have to complete 300 miles?? Jeez that's a long way!

24 hours!


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!

[IFjane]

Is the course flat (I hope!)? Let's see.....I usually take about 6.75 to 7 hours (maximizing every rest stop) to do a century....and considering I'd slow down with each century.....I figure it would take me about 30 hours .

I'm impressed - let us know how you do!

[Pedal Wench]

It's in Florida - just rolling terrain - no major climbs. It starts with a century through orange groves, then 12-mile loops around the airport and racetrack until dark. Then, it moves on the Sebring Racetrack - 3.7 mile loops for the last 12 hours. I have no idea why I'm doing this...