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Old 06-04-06, 09:40 PM
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jcm
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Before I my first century, I rode all three of my bikes (listed below) quite alot. Still do. Every ride is a training ride no matter what you're pedaling. When I actually did the first one, I really didn't know I had ridden over 100 miles. It was actually 109. I simply decided to bike, instead of drive, to a scheduled club ride and back. The total trip just happend to be a century+. Coincidence. It was on my citified mtb with platform pedals.

The next week-end I did it again. Only this time I was aware of the distance, and it did me in. Go figure.

Bottom Line #1: Ride alot, drink alot, eat alot.
Bottom Line #2: It doesn't matter what bike you train on because you will ultimately choose the lighter one. My next three centuries were on a Trek 520 which is about 5lbs lighter than the 830. Seemed noticeably easier.

Ditto all above for water. Find some of it along the way. I carry three 20oz bottles with me. You should plan on drinking at least a gallon. I drink more.
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