First Century Today!
05-01-16 | 06:11 PM
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That's pretty awesome. Rick asked how much of it was climbing and I was curious, too. Which saddle/shorts did you use and was there anything you could have done to make the posterior section more comfortable?
I am curious as to what your training was like, too.
My record is about 72 miles and I have my first 100 coming up in august.
I am curious as to what your training was like, too.
My record is about 72 miles and I have my first 100 coming up in august.
https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-At...+Cycling+Short
No real "training" so-to-speak. I just ride 2 or 3 times a week for about 30 to 50 miles at a time. I kept the power bars, Body Armor drinks and water plentiful.
05-01-16 | 06:34 PM
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I did my first Century of the season yesterday. 104 miles 17.4 ave and it was on my birthday. I am way ahead of other years thanks to using zwift.com
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05-01-16 | 07:01 PM
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Relatively flat, with a few climbs. I just wore my Zoic shorts with lined chamois pad. Stock saddle on my Giant Roam 2. I suppose better (higher $$$) shorts would have helped. I just ordered these from Amazon in hopes they might help on longer rides in the future:
https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Attack-Short-Medium/dp/B005OTO6QQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1462147331&sr=1-4&keywords=Pearl+iZUMi+Men%27s+Cycling+Short
No real "training" so-to-speak. I just ride 2 or 3 times a week for about 30 to 50 miles at a time. I kept the power bars, Body Armor drinks and water plentiful.
https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Attack-Short-Medium/dp/B005OTO6QQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1462147331&sr=1-4&keywords=Pearl+iZUMi+Men%27s+Cycling+Short
No real "training" so-to-speak. I just ride 2 or 3 times a week for about 30 to 50 miles at a time. I kept the power bars, Body Armor drinks and water plentiful.
You're pretty brave: Tackling the century with your longest ride being 50M. I give you a lot of credit for having that much faith in yourself.
Pardon me, but did you say "body armor drinks"? Pray tell. What are they?
05-01-16 | 07:26 PM
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Zoics are great shorts, but I see what you mean: I'm still using the padded liner from my Zoic Vim from 2000 in my unlined full-leg running tights, but my newish Canari Exo shorts have like twice the padding.
You're pretty brave: Tackling the century with your longest ride being 50M. I give you a lot of credit for having that much faith in yourself.
Pardon me, but did you say "body armor drinks"? Pray tell. What are they?
You're pretty brave: Tackling the century with your longest ride being 50M. I give you a lot of credit for having that much faith in yourself.
Pardon me, but did you say "body armor drinks"? Pray tell. What are they?
Body Armor drinks are similar to Gatorade I would say. I really like them much better though. Lot better and stronger flavor. More like juice.
BODYARMOR Sports Drink for Athletes and Coaches / Parents
05-07-16 | 04:15 PM
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Zoics are great shorts, but I see what you mean: I'm still using the padded liner from my Zoic Vim from 2000 in my unlined full-leg running tights, but my newish Canari Exo shorts have like twice the padding.
You're pretty brave: Tackling the century with your longest ride being 50M. I give you a lot of credit for having that much faith in yourself.
Pardon me, but did you say "body armor drinks"? Pray tell. What are they?
You're pretty brave: Tackling the century with your longest ride being 50M. I give you a lot of credit for having that much faith in yourself.
Pardon me, but did you say "body armor drinks"? Pray tell. What are they?
05-09-16 | 05:23 PM
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05-10-16 | 06:31 AM
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Congrats one4smoke. My first century was good till about mile 80. I found out some things about myself. It gets easier once you get some long miles in your legs.
I just did 6 century rides in 6 consecutive weeks.
Congrats on your first century. Thanks to Zwift I'm 1000 miles ahead of the pace for my goal for the year.
I just did 6 century rides in 6 consecutive weeks.
Congrats on your first century. Thanks to Zwift I'm 1000 miles ahead of the pace for my goal for the year.
