Originally Posted by
blacknbluebikes
I suspect that jumping right back into 2.5 to 3.0 hour rides might have been a tad ambitious...
Yeah, I suppose you are right.
Originally Posted by
Weatherby
I had not ridden in a long, long, long time and my first ride was like 6 miles, sevearl rides at 12 mi, then 20 and then I tapered back down before hitting 30 and then a 42 ride and then tapered back down and basically did a back to back 50-60 milers on the weekend before 200K but this ramp-up was over a 6 week period with consistent riding and timely rest. I thought I pushed it very hard and no way I could have done 40 miles out of the gate. Maybe back off and build up a little slower? Unless you are very young and cross train.
Young, I am not. I'm 48 and fighting it every step of the way. I work out fairly regularly and am at my target weight and in decent shape though. I had just hoped to jump right back into things. Newb mistake I suppose even though I've been riding at this level or better for about 10 years save the last year.
Originally Posted by
caloso
Ride more often and incrementally increase your mileage. 0 to 22 to 44 is a recipe for burnout, if not injury.
Yeah, I should have known better. Thanks.
There is a group that is a training group to ride 100 miles in October so I suppose I'll join them. They gradually increase the miles each week and are at about 25 right now. Ease the mileage up. I will ride to the starting spot though.
