Century on a Hybrid?

[Dannielle]

I think it's possible. It's one of my goals, too.

I think it's a bigger goal (for me) to ride a heavy bike on a crushed stone, flat trail for 100 miles than riding the same distance on a fast bike on a smooth road that has some places I could coast a bit.

It will take me longer to reach my goal with the bike I ride and where I ride it. But that's fine. I've got time and I'll be enjoying it all the way.

I expect it will take me 8hours or so (with breaks) and it's on my agenda for next year sometime. It's going to take me a while to work up to it as I want it to be a challenge, but not torture.

[badgercat]

As long as it's comfortable for you. I love my hybrid (7.2FX--I'm a Trek-ie too ) and rode it in multiple charity rides (i think 62 miles was my longest), but by the end of anything over about 40 miles I'm just plain sore all over. I don't think that's the bike's fault, per se, but the fact that I know there are things I could do to make it fit me better. I did end up buying a road bike recently because I had an opportunity to get something on closeout, but I would have kept on riding my hybrid if I hadn't.

So as you move on to longer rides, if things start to hurt (and maybe they won't--I hope that's the case!), your bike shop and folks here can probably help you figure out how to tweak your fit to make it better.

[beccaB]

I've done 10 centuries on a hybrid! I started with my Trek7.3fx and upgraded to a 7.7
My average is about 15mph, and I'm usually able to finish before the shutdown time unless I linger too long at the rest stops. One time we stopped to assist a cyclist that had a bad fall, but the organizers kept the post ride meal available for us. That was nice!

[maryellen]

I've done at least 6 centuries on my Trek FX 7500 as well as a 560 miles aids ride (7 days). The FX7500 (similar to the current 7.5) is a bit lighter than the 7.3 but if you train for a century on the 7.3 it will do wonders for your fitness I'm sure!

Perhaps swap out the tires for something a bit narrower/smoother?

[Biciclista]

I did a double century on a hybrid (Seattle to Portland)
you bet you can!