Originally Posted by OldTryGuy

My 3 Gap rides were 103 miles with around 11,000'.

First ride on my 2013 Propel Advanced SL was in 2015 at age 65 on 3 weeks notice. Typical SW FL riding is 100 miles with 200' so pretty much FLAT. Prepared by riding 53/12 standing for 2 to 3 mile intervals at 15mph to 18mph once every 12 miles on 100+ mile rides. Rode gap with 34/53 and 12/25.

Second year on the Propel I did more standing prep riding. Rode 34/53 but upped to a 12/28. Made it non-stop to top of Unicoi Gap only on the 53. Paid for that stupid self imposed goal with major knee issue riding up Hogpen Gap.

Third year not enough prep time put in plus strength, stamina greatly reduced due to effects from prostate cancer and bi-lateral Orchiectomy. Rear shift cable broke with 8 miles left and it was not pleasant.

No more Gap riding but just rode 141 miles on past birthday with 112 miles Tuesday, 125 miles Thursday and 128 miles yesterday this past week.

Going to try a 3rd Bike Sebring 12/24 Hour next February for 350 miles RAAM.