Fixed gear century
08-25-15 | 12:30 PM
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Old school technique that works well to get the legs going 'round and work out the soreness.
-Bandera
08-25-15 | 12:38 PM
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08-25-15 | 01:05 PM
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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.
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.
08-25-15 | 03:07 PM
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Bikes: 80s Gardin. Green fixed-gear. POS mountain bike.
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.
08-25-15 | 04:20 PM
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FG Simulation
I have a 20mi loop that I've been riding for years FG and I have a log of times.
This AM I shifted the CF Merckx into the 70GI I ride fixed and set off to simulate a FG ride (yes, I get bored).
Despite 33 years of technical progress hindered by derailleur gimcracks hung uselessly for today's simulation my time was exactly in line w/ a 10 ride FG average.
Proving nothing except it's difficult to be 100% concentrated on keeping the cranks going w/ a FW in place and I am easily amused.
I have a 20mi loop that I've been riding for years FG and I have a log of times.
This AM I shifted the CF Merckx into the 70GI I ride fixed and set off to simulate a FG ride (yes, I get bored).
Despite 33 years of technical progress hindered by derailleur gimcracks hung uselessly for today's simulation my time was exactly in line w/ a 10 ride FG average.
Proving nothing except it's difficult to be 100% concentrated on keeping the cranks going w/ a FW in place and I am easily amused.
08-25-15 | 09:07 PM
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08-26-15 | 02:18 PM
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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.
08-26-15 | 05:27 PM
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i would love to hear more about your adventure or at least some pictures.
08-26-15 | 08:32 PM
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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.
08-28-15 | 09:13 AM
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08-28-15 | 07:33 PM
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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: https://www.bikeforums.net/long-dista...l#post18108298
08-28-15 | 10:54 PM
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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: https://www.bikeforums.net/long-dista...l#post18108298
08-29-15 | 09:36 AM
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Congratulations again on a great ride, particularly since it was your first time and thanks for sharing. I particularly enjoyed this bit.
08-29-15 | 06:53 PM
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