Quote Originally Posted by gabriellesca View Post
This past weekend I did two 16 mile rides and loved it - could have gone on my longer. And I think I would like to sign up for a few 50 mile rides.

But I'm wondering - do any of you train entirely on your own? Ride on your own? Ever do 50 miles or a metric on your own? Any tips? I would love to find someone to ride with but I'm such a slow-poke - I can't seem to find a group I would fit in with.
Yes, I have trained on my own for large chunks of time --not that it's the best way. But it's just reality of not anyone to ride with during "training" period and preferring not to be bound to a group ride start times...

When you train alone, it's important to set specific target finish times for yourself and distances. And to push yourself to go farther each time you're ready/pumped. and under different weather conditions. Preferably add in some hills to ascend....every time you ride.

Keep a daily riding journal to help yourself and track your times/ mileage also.