My first 75+ mile ride
08-26-11, 07:04 AM
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My first 75+ mile ride
Tomorrow at 7am I start my 76.7 mile ride. So far the longest I have done was 54.5 miles and that was last week. I have a nice country route all mapped out. Been riding around 130 to 160 miles a week right now. Anyway thought I would post it on here.
08-26-11, 07:09 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Best of luck and remember to eat and drink.
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08-26-11, 07:15 AM
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08-26-11, 07:34 AM
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Good luck. You'll be fine. If you reach a point where the only thing you can think about is eating... you didn't eat enough.
08-26-11, 07:46 AM
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I take gel packs with me and use them anytime I feel I need some calories. Plus I can stop for food at s few places along the way if I need to.
08-26-11, 08:41 AM
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Its Freakin HammerTime!!!
eat and drink like crazy. Ive got this tomorrow and my butthole is already retracting............... www.tourdegaps.com
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Don't depend on gel packs for a long distance. They just don't have the variety of nutrients your body will need. Seriously consider getting some fresh fruits along the way, as well as a heavy load of salts (gatorade for example).
08-26-11, 10:04 AM
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Have fun!
08-26-11, 10:49 AM
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FactVord...to far from the lakes to go by them on this ride. But I do have a goal next year to ride 500 miles. In 5-6 days, with my wife meeting me at diffrent spots for food and overnights using the car.
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Start out slow and take your time. It's not a race. Gel and Gatorade will be plenty sufficient for a 75 mile ride with a Clif bar for lunch in the middle of your ride. At least it works for me. Remember to drink before you are thirsty and eat before you are hungry. good luck with the ride.
08-27-11, 10:31 AM
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I made it....77.5 miles. Wow that was hard. It was a very beautiful ride though. A little foggy when I started and only around 59 degs. I love ridding in cooler weather. The last 15 miles was very hard. But thinking about a ice cold guinness extra stout beer when I got home helped me push though !
08-27-11, 07:38 PM
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congrats! you should be in good shape to do a full century now!!
