Fifty Plus (50+) - Metric century

How often and how long ? I ride 3-4 times a week and each ride is a metric century . It takes me about 4 hours to do it .

Join two together and get a decent ride in:innocent:

Most weekend rides are around 50 to 60 miles but with that milage at that speed- you never get time for Pie.

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It takes me about 4 hours to do it .

Don't worry, the speed will come.:D

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I see that's a left gauntlet. Is that for damaging cars which get too close?

How often and how long ? I ride 3-4 times a week and each ride is a metric century . It takes me about 4 hours to do it .

THat's quite an accomplishment, but most of us prefer to mix it up a little. Some shorter rides, some longer rides. If I'm in good shape (which I'm not) I'll probably get above 60 miles 1-2 times/week. I can't remember when I ever did it 3 times. Maybe if I were retired....

I ride 600 miles every day. Takes me about 45 minutes including two five minute rest stops.

I don't do metrics often, but the last one I did, on Aug 3, I did 62.5 miles in 3 hours, 29 minutes. I ride 6 days/week unless weather interferes and at least 5 of those days I do 40 miles and the 6th I do 30 or 40.

You didn't mention your age. When I was a youngster (58 y/o) I rode more miles and faster than I do now.
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4 hours for 62 miles (assuming you are talking overall time) is not bad for an average cyclist. It is certainly fast enough for fitness.

I ride 600 miles every day. Takes me about 45 minutes including two five minute rest stops.

Pfffft. Twice a month I hop on my G6 and head over to France where I ride the course of the PBP. It can take up to 5 hours, longer if I stop to have carnal knowledge along the way.

Top that, why don't ya.

You didn't mention your age. When I was a youngster (58 y/o) I rode more miles and faster than I do now.
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just turned 53 this month .

4 hours for 62 miles (assuming you are talking overall time) is not bad for an average cyclist. It is certainly fast enough for fitness.
4 hours included all the traffic lights in the city . Once in the rural area is all clear to put down the hammer .

I ride 3-4 times a week and each ride is a metric century

You're slacking! Last month you posted that you do a metric everyday. You also posted that you are real bad when it comes to climbing. You should cancel a couple of those metrics and go for a couple of 30 milers with some good climbs. That would improve your cycling ability and experience as far as fun factor. ;)

How often and how long ? I ride 3-4 times a week and each ride is a metric century . It takes me about 4 hours to do it .
Anyway, as president of The Club I invite you to join the Strava 50+ers. Secret code is 1952. Once you join I'll send you my Paypal details so you can send in your dues money.

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Evidently the gauntlet has been thrown down!

longer if I stop to have carnal knowledge along the way.



I didn't know they had carnals in France. ARe they like the carnals in Venice?

just turned 53 this month .

I think you may be my son!! There was that time in San Antonio when I was 20 . . .

Don't worry, the speed will come.:D

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Anyway, as president of The Club I invite you to join the Strava 50+ers. Secret code is 1952. Once you join I'll send you my Paypal details so you can send in your dues money.

I'll second that motion.