Do you think I can do a 45-mile ride in a month?

[bcipam]

I have learned this after many years of riding... if I think I can do something, I can do it. Any physical activity is 90% mental. You have done a century - 45 miles is nothing! So you get sore and tired, so what. That's the "fun" of doing an special event ride. I did 70 miles last weekend after not doing more than 30 - 40 one day a week. I was tired, it wasn't easy (especially since that included 4500' of climbing!) but I put my mind to it and just got it done. Sounds like a cool ride - go have fun!

[ny biker]

I have learned this after many years of riding... if I think I can do something, I can do it. Any physical activity is 90% mental.

Word.

[tctrek]

Go for it!

[gabriellesca]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement.

One thing I noticed while I was just using that 'ridewithgps' website is that the route I do every week is REALLY flat - biggest climb is 110 feet. This is far more hilly and full of climbs. I don't even know where to go that would have the hills like that. I know I have to train on some hills of that size - just no clue where to find them - so I guess I have a little homework to do. That's a GREAT site btw - MUCH better than mapmyride!

I know its mental - so I'm going to give it my all. And the thing I love - is that if I get there and decide to do the 25 miles - I'll be totally fine with that!

[tctrek]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement.

One thing I noticed while I was just using that 'ridewithgps' website is that the route I do every week is REALLY flat - biggest climb is 110 feet. This is far more hilly and full of climbs. I don't even know where to go that would have the hills like that. I know I have to train on some hills of that size - just no clue where to find them - so I guess I have a little homework to do. That's a GREAT site btw - MUCH better than mapmyride!

I know its mental - so I'm going to give it my all. And the thing I love - is that if I get there and decide to do the 25 miles - I'll be totally fine with that!

If you have a parking parkade near you, you can ride up it on weekends when there's no car traffic.

[gabriellesca]

What's a parking parkade? I have to google that one??

I did 23 miles on Saturday and felt awesome except for arm pain. Now I realize that its far more flat than Newport and I'm hoping to go down there for a ride before the actual ride - but ...... I was pumped to get on and do 23 miles without any problem in terms of cardio or my legs. I really felt great and I think I could have easily done 30 miles if I had the time and the water/fuel! So I was excited! (Now just to figure out how to deal with arm pain.)

[redrhodie]

I'll come ride with you, if you want company on your pre-ride ride. I can show you the 25 mile route. If you would prefer to ride solo, I won't be offended.

I know you're worried about not being able to do it. I have faith you will be fine!