100 mile preparation

[Bigjase]

when I completed 230 mile over 48 hours a couple of years ago I found the best training program I designed was 2 days out on the bike some times 3. And 3 gym sessions strengthening certain muscle groups.
And now 12 months off the bike I’m getting my arse back in the saddle and entering the Wolverhampton to Aberdovey ride in June.

 

[ColinJ]

You should be fine with almost any kind of regular riding over the next 7 months, unless you aim to do the June century ride in a super-quick time!

 

[Racing roadkill]

Righto

 

[jefmcg]

You should be fine with almost any kind of regular riding over the next 7 months, unless you aim to do the June century ride in a super-quick time!

Yup. Close the thread.

(just kidding, but it's good advice)

 

[Bigjase]

You should be fine with almost any kind of regular riding over the next 7 months, unless you aim to do the June century ride in a super-quick time!

As long as I complete it i’ll be happy.

 

[jefmcg]

Honestly, if your fitness hasn't gone down the toilet, I would think you could get back to fitness in 6-8 weeks.

But you have months, not weeks, so just start getting out on the bike. Do rides that are a bit taxing, whatever that is for you. If you are dead after 15 miles, then do lot of 10-12 mile rides. If you can happily do 30 miles now, I'd just (at a minimum) regularly do that distance at least once a fortnight until the days get longer. It will be easy to go from 30 miles in March to 100 in June.

If you can't do 30 now, then that's a goal to work towards over winter.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Yep, just ride your bike as often and as far as you can. No special training needed unless you are aiming for sub 5 hours etc.

 

[raleighnut]

Any training rides (or any ride for that matter) go gently for the first few miles, don't try to 'smash it' from the start you need to warm up.