Originally Posted by acateam
Dear Steve - and others - In your estimation, what is the biking equivalent to a running marathon? Figure all the training, the feat itself, and the magnitude of the self-satisafaction
Being a relative newbie myself, and based on your previous fitness level, a century sounds comperable, though an "easy one" One with a lot of climbing or severe weather would obviously require more training,mental toughness, etc. My first was pancake flat in the fall. Took me 8 hrs. total. It was a challenge for me mentally and physically, and rewarding.My goal at that time was to just finish in the time allowed. If my fitness increases I will shoot for shorter time. I can't wait for my next one. I may even try a run close to home this winter.
