Originally Posted by
frankstoneline
Granted these are long days, and with plenty of climbing, this isnt an unmanageable situation, certainly not too late to ask for information though it is a bit late to ask about training. Recovery will be key. Make sure you hydrate throughout your ride and keep eating every hour or so. Plenty of water all night, and plenty of food as well and you should be good to go. I've found while touring that if I split a day into pieces it is much more mahageable. Cut your days into thirds or something, so you ride thirty miles, stop for lunch and relax a bit for 30 minutes or an hour, then another 30 before a coffee and a quick bite, then finish out your day. I just finished a coast tour, and the best thing I could do on the long days with lots of climbing in Northern California was drink a lot of fluids, usually 2 or 3 nalgine bottles of water and plenty of beer, and get some rest at night. Also, stretch before you go to bed.