Originally Posted by
Campag4life
My advice is...don't overthink it really. 60 miles with your prep is no big deal. Now maybe averaging 21mph for those 60 miles without a paceline maybe a big deal for most of us.
...but taking speed out of the equation...no prob.
Will share with you a quick thing about distance. I rode a century this year with almost no miles under my belt in the spring and didn't do much riding at all over the winter. Riding distance is partly mental. Plus, you have to pace yourself.
This is a
huge point and one that many people overlook. Due to having an infant again and schedule craziness, I'm on pace for my lowest mileage total ever this year since getting back into cycling in 2008. But I did a 35-mile club ride yesterday with a fair amount of climbing with no issues this weekend, which may end up being my longest ride before a scheduled century later this month. Despite all the worry and hoopla over training, sometimes you'll find yourself in a situation where even if you're not as ready as you want to be, you just have to get out there and give it a go. Odds are, as long as you stay mentally focused and hydrated, you'll be fine!