Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - After yesterday am I sort of ready?

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Beachgrad05
05-21-12, 03:19 PM
Yesterday I rode a rather hilly ride in Palos Verdes CA (note I did this ride yesterday on the heels of a 36 mile ride at 15mph - mostly flat on Saturday)

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/94787615

I am doing this Metric Century

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/64833248

Based on my ride yesterday...am I on my way to being ready of the Metric and the climbs involved?

chasm54
05-21-12, 03:22 PM
Can't access your ride from yesterday. Says its only shared with your friends.
Beachgrad05
05-21-12, 03:28 PM
Fixed

chasm54
05-21-12, 03:42 PM
You should be fine. The metric looks more or less flat.
TrojanHorse
05-21-12, 04:54 PM
Yes - you can do it - just don't go out too hard, make sure you eat a little and definitely drink plenty. Get a good night's sleep the two days BEFORE the ride and just start at a comfortable pace that you can sustain - the section from 38-46 miles looks challenging but certainly you're capable of tackling it.

I would suggest squeezing in a nice 50 mile ride some time between now and then - Just hop on SGRT and go up 25 miles and then back, just to debug your eating and make sure your saddle works for that long.

You can definitely do it!
rdtompki
05-21-12, 08:47 PM
That's an easy metric. If you're comfortable doing 40 miles or so you'll finish the metric. Just watch your pace in the beginning.
Cychologist
05-21-12, 08:52 PM
No problems. Have a good ride.