Originally Posted by
LoriRose
Yes, on my days off I will do longer rides. If I go to the mountain they are shorter, about 15k, and then longer on more level land. So far the longest has been 50k.
See ... you can do it.
Just keep building up.
One of the recommendations is to increase your long ride each week by 10%.
So let's assume that 50 km was a bit of a stretch for you right now, and that you can do 30 km quite comfortably. Do a 30 km ride this weekend.
Next weekend, do something in the 33 to maybe 35 km range. If you feel fairly comfortable with that, do something in the 35-40 km range the following week. If you feel fairly comfortable with that, go for something in the 40-45 km range.
If you feel a particular distance is pushing your limits, back off to what you did the previous week, and start building again. Also about once a month or so, you might want to back off a little bit just for a rest.