Skuda25

Hello - In one of those masters racers that does mostly only training races and weekend races. Speed on the flats is not an issue for me. I have doen a few easy centuries this year. In one week I am doing a 150 mile hilly charity ride. Please provide you opinion on would you would do this week to get ready.

Skuda25

the point is I am definately not ready for the hills or the distance

Voodoo76

In a week? Stay rested and hydrated. Find out what kind of gel, ect works for you and pack a load of it in your jersey. I'de even pack a few Advil or Motrin, whatever works for you. Eat and drink as much as possible, starting early in the ride. Easy gears on the hills, its not a race. Your fitness will carry you thru it if you don't bonk or dehydrate.

blamire

just take it real slow, dont get carried away and hammer it or anything.

Skuda25

Thanks!!!! - I do take Advil. Would you recommend it before or during?

yogi13

During if necessary. Use the liquicaps, as they're a little easier on the tummy and take effect a bit quicker.

brian416

Pace yourself, drink alot, and don't forget to eat while riding. If you've done a century before, you can do 150 miles. After 100 miles, my legs don't really get any worse feeling, its mostly the mental part that kicks in, telling yourself you can do it.

umd

I wouldn't worry too much about it, especially if you've done 100 miles without problems. As long as your saddle and position are confortable, 150 is just more of the same, and if you have race fitness you can fairly easily trade intensity for endrurance.

Lucky07

150 miles is a loooong ride. Resist the urge to hammer out of the box and you'll be fine.