168miles
I'm planning to cycle 168 miles in a day.. or in 15 hours. I keep fit regulary and have a road bike.. will be my first time. From County Durham to Hamilton West.. Near Glasgow.
Has anyone cycled 160+ miles before ina day?? |
Yes, and as long as you keep well hydrated and top up on fuel, you should be fine for a 15 hour timeframe. I'm saying this assuming that you've got some miles in your legs and this is just the first time you've planned this mileage. If you longest ride has been say, 25 miles or the like...you'll probably suffer more than you think.
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Not familiar with the terrain in that area. If you are reasonably fit and have ridden enough miles-shouldn't be a problem, especially in that time frame. I did a double century in 14 hours. I was in no hurry. I stopped to eat lunch and had several other rest stops. Should be doable.
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Sure people have...just recently in fact...with lots of cobbles...somewhere in northern France.
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I jog 30 miles a week and bike 4.6 miles to work 3 times a week.
This is really helpful thank you)) I'm 100% committed and it will be a lonely ride haha |
Originally Posted by Russik
(Post 17745390)
I jog 30 miles a week and bike 4.6 miles to work 3 times a week.
This is really helpful thank you)) I'm 100% committed and it will be a lonely ride haha |
The longest run I have done recently was 32 miles.. average speed of 14-16 mph.. unfortunately this is my first time. I haven't joined any community or charity.. this is for my own purpose as I have set to achieve
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32 to 168 is a huge jump. Try to work your way up (assuming you have time)...~55, then 80, etc. At least get a few of those longer ones in. I agree with others that saddle time, fit of the bike, and on-the-bike nutrition will be key.
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It's not your fitness that will be an issue, it's lack of saddle time. You may not be able to sit on the bike that long without getting sore.
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I set of on 5th of May and been doing intense training with luck it might pay off. Getting sore is going to be a big issue. Was thinking of getting a cushion. Ill use any means necessary to ensure I'm co.fortable for the long distance.
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Originally Posted by Russik
(Post 17745430)
I set of on 5th of May and been doing intense training with luck it might pay off. Getting sore is going to be a big issue. Was thinking of getting a cushion. Ill use any means necessary to ensure I'm co.fortable for the long distance.
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I'm 21 and single lol
At least my organs are donatable if anything happens. Healthy and weight 11 stones xD |
Originally Posted by Elvo
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Does not sound like a good idea. Make sure your wife will be a phone call away in case you need help.
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I've been planing this for 5 month now. Been biking for 8 years and end of may I'm flying to south korea for work. I want to do it, I would never know till I try. I have to do it.. otherwise ill regret it. I appriciate the concern and will take everyone's advice))
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Alright. Best wishes and let us know how it goes.
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You need to ride a 100 miles comfortably before tackling 168 miles.
Your butt will be tender/sore, muscles will ache/cramp if not properly trained. Have ridden many 200 mile events. Best time was 12 hours even, and I was 3 times as 'old' as you. |
Originally Posted by Russik
(Post 17745343)
I'm planning to cycle 168 miles in a day.. or in 15 hours. I keep fit regulary and have a road bike.. will be my first time. From County Durham to Hamilton West.. Near Glasgow.
Has anyone cycled 160+ miles before ina day?? Dirty Kanza, 224 miles of gravel ( I got lost and added 20 miles) 16 hours. |
186 miles (300km) last saturday.
2nd brevet of the season 15 hrs, 2 min total time. |
I was a pretty strong racer in my youth. 100 miles was no big deal. Did 140 1 day, which was tough. 168 might have been too much.
That's with 4-5 solid years of riding & racing up to 90 miles |
Are you going to be able to do it? Absolutely. Will it be fun? Not in the slightest.
If the longest ride you've done is 30 miles, then you're going to be in for a surprise. You'll get there, but I can't imagine you being a happy person after about mile 80 and for the following 4-5 days. If this is just a fun ride you want to do with your buddies, I'd say shoot for the end of the summer and train over the summer. You're obviously a fit person from running, so that's not an issue. You can get in shape for 168 miles easily but riding uses different muscles and if you're not prepared, you're going to have a rough time. If you choose to go ahead with this, just make sure you get chamois shorts with a comfy pad and have plenty of water, food, and cash, and charge your cell phone. |
Originally Posted by Russik
(Post 17745343)
Has anyone cycled 160+ miles before ina day??
Build up to it. Keep eating and drinking regularly. Get off the bicycle and stretch now and then. |
Originally Posted by Russik
(Post 17745390)
I jog 30 miles a week and bike 4.6 miles to work 3 times a week.
This is really helpful thank you)) I'm 100% committed and it will be a lonely ride haha 4.6 miles feels absolutely nothing like 168 miles ... no matter how fit you are from running. |
Originally Posted by zonatandem
(Post 17745500)
You need to ride a 100 miles comfortably before tackling 168 miles.
Your butt will be tender/sore, muscles will ache/cramp if not properly trained. Have ridden many 200 mile events. Best time was 12 hours even, and I was 3 times as 'old' as you. |
Too soon. Don't do it. You will not be pleased with your experience.
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Originally Posted by lkngro
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Are you going to be able to do it? Absolutely.
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