I'm still using a FG recovery ride the day after a long difficult FW ride in the hills.
Old school technique that works well to get the legs going 'round and work out the soreness.

-Bandera

That's why I chose mine for today's commute -- my first ride after PBP. :thumb:

Chapeau!
Well done.

-Bandera

I did the 100 miles of Nowhere century a few years back at the Frisco Velodrome.
That's 644 laps.

I rode my track bike with no modifications. If I did it again, I think I'd put on regular handlebars and stem.

I got pretty sore riding in the drops and the tops of the bars were too angled forward to hold comfortable for very long.

We started out pace lining, but as the morning went by, we got strung out more and more. Still managed to do it in about 5 hours.

Makes sense that fixed is good for a recovery ride. The question is whether riding fixed vs. geared on any particular ride is actually easier. Somehow I think we're overlooking the benefit of resting while coasting on a geared bike.

Oddly enough here's my post from June '15 in the The Age 65+ Singlespeed & Fixed Gear Thread:

-Bandera

congrats

Thanks! I usually try not to brag, but don't often get the chance to throw something like that out there, either. :D

Brag all you can-you're entitled:thumb:

This has been my experience.
I'm a fixed gear randonneur.
I did a 600k this past weekend to complete a triple SR series for the season.
(I missed out on PBP)
Riding fixed does not make distance harder or easier...just different.

Congratulations,:cheers: i would love to hear more about your adventure or at least some pictures.

As already mentioned, nutrition and hydration are going to be key. I feel that they are the biggest factors for a successful century. Until recently I never really paid much attention to either of those during my daily rides, but I was still able to push through. When I did my first century I made sure to hydrate starting the day before. Then hydrated plenty during the ride and maintained an hourly intake of calories from the snacks provided at the rest stops. I was really surprised at how easy it was to complete 100 miles. I never felt drained or unsure about finishing. Prior to that my longest ride was 50 miles. Find a good, comfortable pace and try and have someone to shoot the **** with and it'll be over before you know it.

Thanks! I haven't done a proper writeup yet, but posted a bunch of thoughts and a picture (that my sister took at the finish) here: http://www.bikeforums.net/long-dista...l#post18108298

thanks for the link.

Awesome! Good job getting there and finishing. My fleche experiences feel so small in comparison.

Congratulations again on a great ride, particularly since it was your first time and thanks for sharing. I particularly enjoyed this bit.

It was quite the experience! I haven't done a flèche yet but they sound fun, too!

Yeah! Having hundreds, maybe thousands, of people cheering you on really helps with morale and finishing. Do it if you can! :thumb: