Advice for first 100k cycle at weekend

petethedrummer

Dotsie~tmp wrote: »

Requesting advice.

Here's my take.

Dotsie~tmp wrote: »

The thing is I was fukin dead though after it and my arse was in bits for last 20k.

You need a saddle that suits your anatomy. Everyone is different so take all recommendations with a pinch of salt.

Dotsie~tmp wrote: »

Im still 2 to 3 stone overweight at 16.25 and I know this has to go.

Your diet and your genetic response to your diet has the biggest influence on your weight not your exercise regime.

Dotsie~tmp wrote: »

I did it at avg 27.5kph.

Average speed isn't a great indicator of anything. Weather conditions can influence it positively or negatively and can leave you wondering if you are getting less fit if the wind changes. Staring at an average speed takes the fun out of going for a cycle.

Dotsie~tmp wrote: »

The calorie calculators put the cycle at 4,100 kcal burned!

Ignore this. It's meaningless.

Dotsie~tmp wrote: »

Do you think I should stay at the 75s for a while more?

Depends what you are trying to achieve. I would vary distances and effort levels rather than try to maintain 1 pace for a given distance.

Dotsie~tmp wrote: »

Reading this thread I certainly wasnt eating as much or drinking as much as you seem to.

Everyone is different. I think you should drink when you are thirsty and eat when you are hungry.

Dotsie~tmp wrote: »

On my first 60k day I actually set out without eating at all that day as I was under time pressure and was desperate to get out and forgot money for snacks too.

Lesson learned I hope.

Dotsie~tmp wrote: »

I almost didnt get home. I learned the meaning of exhaustion that day.

Don't push it too hard if you haven't eaten or have no access to food. You'll only stuff a big wallop of sugary food down your gullet when you get home.

petethedrummer

slookie wrote: »

Very insightful...:rolleyes:

What? I just put all the prevailing advice in one handy list. I thought it was probably the most insightful post I have ever posted.

dark_jedi_ire

Lots of great info here,,,

Did My First 55K last night,,, Found it pretty good but tough (last 15k anyways) ,, I ran out off Energy, about 1/2 ..3/4 way through.. and out of water ( in this heat I was gulping it down by half way)

Now I am no means fit,(not compared to the guys here anyway) and a complete begineer,, But any Advise for next time,, two water bottles? one With Energy suplements or Energy bar or? I felt completely drained,.. Maybe also two things
1, this was a 5.30 after work and had a big lunch and nothing after to sustain myself?
2, the inital climb up to my Normal route Was grueling so maybe that had taken everything out of me
or a combo of the two

Am looking again at road bikes again this Weekend, (55K on a Hybrid, saying that a good hybrid)so will be Looking into nutrition stuff also, any advise please dont hold back

nordicb

Many probably won't agree, but I would suggest investing into HR monitor to prepare for longer rides. Your heart will tell you a lot what your body is doing and how it is doing. Training in certain HR zones and proper recovery will get you into long distances and better performance generally much quicker than just riding miles without having much feedback from the body.

As for doing any sportief, learn the route before you do it by mapping it, couple of web pages offer simple way of doing so giving elevation data, etc. You'll know what to expect and can plan energy disposition more or less.

I usually have 1-2 days free from cycling or very very light guilty cycle, a larger pasta lunch/dinner before the day, sweet oat porridge just before the ride. For a moderately flat 100k I'd definitely take 2 water bottles, 1-2 bananas and 1 energy bar as a backup, just in case.

Kind regards

Wingback 5 Cappa

slookie wrote: »

That's the one Smalltom...hopefully there will be a good turn out!

Thats mentioned by Paul Collins this morning lads.

The Cycling event of the summer!

We're 35mins from Limerick, 30mins from Nenagh and 15mins from Tipperary Town!

Our GAA club are running a fundraising cycle on the 21st of July 2013. The idea of the cycle is to raise much needed funds for the club while also creating an event for families, players, members and those in the Community to enjoy. For those of you unwilling/unable to cycle 100km's - dont worry, we've designed special routes for you! There is also a 10km family fun cycle for our Bord na nOg members and a shorter 40km cycle for those looking for a leisurely cycle.

The event is sponsored by many local businesses - all details of which are below. The club would like to thank all businesses for their sponsorship.

Registration from 10am.

• 100km route to start between half 10 and 11am depending on numbers
• 40km and 10km will depart intermittedly there after with 1 hour between each route.
• Mass is at 11am so the possibility that we may need to wait until after 11am if registration runs over 45mins. 40km and 10km routes will be tailored to ensure that our cycle is not entering Mass traffic.

• Fun day out - whether with your family (10km), team bonding (40km) or up for the challenge! (100km)
• Free event t-shirt.
• Free sponsored race number.
• Free BBQ food after for all cyclists.
• See below for routes

inc21

Wingback 5 Cappa wrote: »

Thats mentioned by Paul Collins this morning lads.

The Cycling event of the summer!

We're 35mins from Limerick, 30mins from Nenagh and 15mins from Tipperary Town!

Our GAA club are running a fundraising cycle on the 21st of July 2013. The idea of the cycle is to raise much needed funds for the club while also creating an event for families, players, members and those in the Community to enjoy. For those of you unwilling/unable to cycle 100km's - dont worry, we've designed special routes for you! There is also a 10km family fun cycle for our Bord na nOg members and a shorter 40km cycle for those looking for a leisurely cycle.

The event is sponsored by many local businesses - all details of which are below. The club would like to thank all businesses for their sponsorship.

Registration from 10am.

• 100km route to start between half 10 and 11am depending on numbers
• 40km and 10km will depart intermittedly there after with 1 hour between each route.
• Mass is at 11am so the possibility that we may need to wait until after 11am if registration runs over 45mins. 40km and 10km routes will be tailored to ensure that our cycle is not entering Mass traffic.

• Fun day out - whether with your family (10km), team bonding (40km) or up for the challenge! (100km)
• Free event t-shirt.
• Free sponsored race number.
• Free BBQ food after for all cyclists.
• See below for routes

Where could you get more details? I have no FB, got rid of the waster.

Wingback 5 Cappa

inc21 wrote: »

Where could you get more details? I have no FB, got rid of the waster.

www.cappawhite.gaa.ie

inc21

Wingback 5 Cappa wrote: »

www.cappawhite.gaa.ie

Good man. Thanks!

inc21

Wingback 5 Cappa wrote: »

www.cappawhite.gaa.ie

Done.
Thanks man!

Wingback 5 Cappa

inc21 wrote: »

Done.
Thanks man!

What did you think of it?

What did you think of the event, route, plan etc? Looking for feedback

Thanks

inc21

Wingback 5 Cappa wrote: »

What did you think of it?

What did you think of the event, route, plan etc? Looking for feedback

Thanks

Event was great and very well organized. Although this was my first time ever on a such of thing and riding in a group, I don't have anything to compare it against. Much more food and drink then I expected and peeps were friendly as well.

Plenty of choices for rides. I like to challenge myself so I chose 100k fast one.
Only did my first 100k+ solo few days earlier but I must say riding in a group is a lot easier then on doing it your own. Keeping up with big boys though is tough.
http://app.strava.com/activities/68700522

Will definitely take part more events like it.

Are you part of the organizers? Your name kind of suggests that you are from there.

Wingback 5 Cappa

inc21 wrote: »

Event was great and very well organized. Although this was my first time ever on a such of thing and riding in a group, I don't have anything to compare it against. Much more food and drink then I expected and peeps were friendly as well.

Plenty of choices for rides. I like to challenge myself so I chose 100k fast one.
Only did my first 100k+ solo few days earlier but I must say riding in a group is a lot easier then on doing it your own. Keeping up with big boys though is tough.
http://app.strava.com/activities/68700522

Will definitely take part more events like it.

Are you part of the organizers? Your name kind of suggests that you are from there.

Ya part of the GAA club and part of the group of us that organised it.

So just looking for feedback - both positive and negative.

Where did you find out about the event? Were the roads marked for your satisfaction? Was there enough water throughout?

Thanks again

inc21

Wingback 5 Cappa wrote: »

Ya part of the GAA club and part of the group of us that organised it.

So just looking for feedback - both positive and negative.

Where did you find out about the event? Were the roads marked for your satisfaction? Was there enough water throughout?

Thanks again

First of all you told me here about the event. Was travelling from Mallow. Maybe bit to far but well worth the journey.

As I told earlier new to this sort of thing so don't know to much how road should be marked. Did went through some potholes. Although they were marked and guys in front did try to warn others but before news reached you it was to late.
Plenty of drink. Never ran out out of water and I don't think anybody did because there was just so much of it around.

All in all great day out for me and thank you and all the others for organizing it.
As people in ebay would say: A+++

Wishbone Ash

inc21 wrote: »

http://app.strava.com/activities/68700522

An average of 33.5 over 107kms - that's very impressive especially for a relative newcomer. Kudos!

inc21

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

An average of 33.5 over 107kms - that's very impressive especially for a relative newcomer. Kudos!

Thanks.
It is a lot to do with a group. Pace was very very high at times and it was a struggle to keep up.