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20-06.-2007, 07:15 AM
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century rides
What kind of training would you do the week of a century ride?
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21-06.-2007, 03:00 AM
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Re: century rides
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This really depends on YOU. If you rarely ride a century or if it's your first. I would say tapper back the week of so you're riding but not really pushing yourself. I know some people who's annual goal is to complete a century. They usually build up for the months leading to it until they can do 85 miles in a ride and then they take it easy the week of the ride. If you do centuries regularly, like I do, less change is necessary the week of the ride. I don't change my training routine the week of a century at all. It's really a matter of knowing how your body is going to respond to a 100 miles on the bike. I think that only comes from experience |
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21-06.-2007, 04:41 AM
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Re: century rides
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I'm riding the MS 150 this coming weekend. This will be my 3rd century since May of this year. I just got my bike 2 months ago and have never riden road bikes before. My neighbor thought that the week of a century to take it easy, but I know that you're muscles respond to what you're doing and not doing, right? thank you for your input. |
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21-06.-2007, 04:56 AM
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Re: century rides
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As for training the week before a century, forget about it. A week before the event, you're not going to develop any new muscles. Most of the people I know say two or three weeks before an event you're either ready or you're not. You can't make up for what you're missing at this point. The best thing is just to ride easy so your muscles don't tighten up. Good luck on your ride |
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02-07.-2007, 12:19 PM
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Re: century rides
maybe look over this.......
http://www.ultracycling.com/training/century.html or this http://www.carbboom.com/education/century.php |
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02-07.-2007, 01:41 PM
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Re: century rides
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Thank you so much! I just rode a 75 mile ride. I've got a 111 mile ride coming August 11th. This information will prove to be useful, I'm sure. |
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02-07.-2007, 01:58 PM
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Re: century rides
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I too have ridden 3-4 centuries since May of this year..but I had a good foundation prior to May. For me, now, 100 miles even at a relatively fast/hard pace with plenty of hills is not a problem. I've trained about 7 mos. for my 120 mi. ride in CO (Triple Bypass)- which is in two weeks. I agree with what the others said..this is NOT the time to start training hard or long..you should be thinking of tapering off. But, that doesn't mean to sit around and do nothing. I'd still go out on rides (every other day) but what I wouldn't do is HAMMER on these rides. Just take it easy, keep the muscles loose, keep it to relatively short rides (40-50 mi.) have fun, etc. Good luck and have fun in your 150 ride. Rob |
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04-07.-2007, 03:32 PM
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Re: century rides
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thanks Rob. I've gotten some response back with some training advice. I haven't been lifting weights for about 4 months, so I'm heading into the gym a couple times per week and then doing 1-2 casual days, 2 aerobic days of 25-40 miles and then 2-3 days of anaerobic rides with several 10 min. at 85-90% heart rate. Does this sound good? Good job on your rides. I'm totally impressed that you're feeling so good about them at this point. |
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04-07.-2007, 11:26 PM
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Re: century rides
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I'm not an advocate of weight training for your legs in-season. I'd rather do my weight training on the bike (with high gears, low rpms via hill climbs, etc.). Personally, I think you can do more harm than good in the gym with the weights "in-season". All it takes is one day you're not warmed up properly, you throw too much weight on the leg extension machine, or whatever..and the next thing you know..you hurt your knee. Hey, I know some coaches/experts that don't even believe in weight training in the "off-season" for cyclists- but I don't agree with them. What I haven't seen in your training regimine is REST. Are you resting adequately? Do you have an OFF day to recuperate? This (REST) in my opinion is just as important as your training. And, 2-3 days of anaerobic rides will not really benefit you during your endurance rides (which it sounds like you're doing a lot of) unless you're set on maintaining a certain min. speed during those rides..where you'll be going anaerobic at times. What will benefit your endurance rides..is more time in the saddle..and lots of miles. Anyway, good luck with your training..if you want any specific advice..email me and I'll try to help you out. Cheers Rob |
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05-07.-2007, 12:09 AM
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Re: century rides
For those of you who have done century rides, what kind of breaks (how many and for how long) do you take during the ride, if any?
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05-07.-2007, 03:04 AM
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Good luck, Dave |
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05-07.-2007, 03:10 AM
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Roy, I've done century rides that only had one stop and averaged 18+ mph (on a hilly route) and some where we've taken as many as 6 stops, averaging 16 mph because it was so hot and we had to reload water bottles often. So, it all depends on the day and whom you're riding with. Personally, I don't like to stop if I don't have to..because I get too stiff. On my last century ride (this past Sunday) we had all kinds of stops: mechanical breakdown stops, water stops, lunch stops, and a medical stop (because a guy went down in our group- broke his arm). But, hey, logistically if I could swing it (carry enough food/water)..I'd have no stops..just keep riding. Rob |
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05-07.-2007, 03:13 AM
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My problem wouldn't be my legs or my lungs (I don't think they would be, anyway). My problem would be my - um - 'delicate' areas and my feet falling asleep |
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05-07.-2007, 03:34 AM
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Re: century rides
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If you have ANY numbness in the "delicate" areas..get a new saddle. I have the new Body Geometry seat from Specialized..although it felt like a park bench when I first rode on it..I don't even notice it now..after logging hundreds of miles on it..and the best part is..it takes the pressure off any nerves/arteries down under. And, your feet should NOT be falling asleep or hurt in any way after a long ride. If they do, get new shoes. I have Sidi's top of the line, and they feel like bedroom slippers even after a hard 100 mi. ride. The Italian's know what they're doing when it comes to shoe design/comfort...they make the best. |
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05-07.-2007, 03:58 AM
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Re: century rides
I've been riding for about a year and have done a couple of 85 miles and recently a 105. I ride about 100 miles per week - 20 miles X 5 days and a little extra on my "days off." These are on a mountain bike, not a road bike. I'm a senior (62 years), so I'm sure someone 20 years my younger will be able to take a more aggressive approach.
This is how it has works for me. Anything under 60 miles is a piece of cake - I could do it any day of the week. Over 80 miles requires some preparation. My biggest issue becomes seat comfort. Climbing hills, getting in and out of the saddle, grinding those long hills in the saddle, really gets the skin irritated. On my last 105 miles ride (1/2 climbing), I did the last hour mostly out of the saddle. I didn't feel like sitting on my bike for a week afterward. I have good shorts and I used a skin lube. Before a long ride I take it easy on my butt for a week or so cause I know that's where it's going to hurt! I've used many saddles. I ride a Specialized S-Works Epic (Carbon), which has a great seat. For me, on a ride over 85 miles, no seat is comfortable. I've experimented with food during a ride. For me, peanut butter and banana sandwiches with a bit mayonnaise works fine. I like Gatorade for hydration and Cliff's Builders between sandwiches. Hope this helps. |
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