Getting ready for a Metric Century

[HillSlugger]

I got out for a 50 mile ride today. This will be my last training ride for my metric century next Sunday. I got rained on for 20 of the 50 miles but it was actually a good ride. One objective today was to resolve my saddle/shorts issue. I used the saddle from my race bike, stood on the pedals frequently, stopped every 10-12 miles, and slathered on chamois Buttr at the pee breaks and it worked out pretty well.

Between the strong winds I fought the last several weeks and the rain today I feel like there's little else the ride next week can throw at me.

[Mr. SR500]

You'll be fine! if you already are getting 40+, you can make it to a metric with ease.

[Geonz]

If you back off the speed just a tetch... you'll simply wonder what in tarnation you were ever worried about. HOnest. You could do 75

[HillSlugger]

If you back off the speed just a tetch... you'll simply wonder what in tarnation you were ever worried about. HOnest. You could do 75

Yeah, I'm not good at backing off when I'm riding alone. Hopefully, there will be enough other riders around to pace me properly.

[kelownagirl]

Yeah, I'm not good at backing off when I'm riding alone. Hopefully, there will be enough other riders around to pace me properly.

LOL, it was keeping up with the pace of the other riders that made my century so difficult.

[HillSlugger]

I completed the metric today, but it was hard. The route had a goodly amount of climbing, but the hardest thing was that my saddle/shorts issue was back. I had a lot of pressure and my toes would go numb. I stood on the pedals as much as possible and stopped at every rest stop. I don't think long distance riding is really my thing

[kelownagirl]

I've been watching for your post but missed this! My toes start to get a little numb on long rides too.

Sorry it wasn't 'your thing' but good for you for trying it! Maybe next time you'll enjoy it more.