My first century! on a flat surface though...
09-23-08 | 05:23 PM
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My first century! on a flat surface though...
Just finished my first century ride today. I have to admit that although i'm in really good shape and started biking this year I should have practiced on intermediate distances before attacking the century. Before then my longest ride was 55 miles (...). I had no problems cardio wise but my legs almost gave out.
Can i still gloat even if most of the ride was essentially on a flat surface?
thx for your imput guys!
Can i still gloat even if most of the ride was essentially on a flat surface?
thx for your imput guys!
09-23-08 | 05:29 PM
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Just finished my first century ride today. I have to admit that although i'm in really good shape and started biking this year I should have practiced on intermediate distances before attacking the century. Before then my longest ride was 55 miles (...). I had no problems cardio wise but my legs almost gave out.
Can i still gloat even if most of the ride was essentially on a flat surface?
thx for your imput guys!
Can i still gloat even if most of the ride was essentially on a flat surface?
thx for your imput guys!
Of course, just being fit doesn't cover it all as you found out. It just takes lots of saddle time. Congrats though and of course it counts that you rode 100 miles - even on flat roads.
09-23-08 | 05:30 PM
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That's more than I've ever ridden... congrats!
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