mike-L
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- North of Oxford
I think you're being a bit cautious. Over 6 weekends I went: 15,30,45,55,75,85 then did the Ox-Camb 90. Only a weds night 45 min spin in the garage between each. No science involved, just feeling my way back after about 20 years. The 'magic' was using those carbo gel pouches every 40 mins or so after the first hour - entirely took away the cramps experienced during the first couple of rides. Averaged between 16-17 mph on all of them, the final one being the same as the 30 miler at 16.8 ave. What I realise now is that gaining 1 mph - say to 17.8 ave is going to need a whole different level of fitness! (or possibly a carbon bike!)
Hi folks,
I'm planning my first 50 this Sunday, (Accrington to Morecambe actually 46 miles) so I've put in a slight detour to make it a 50 (no point riding that far without making a milestone distance) I've done several 25 - 30 milers, so this is quite a big step up. I'm hopng to do it in around 3.5 hrs (am I being optimistic) Most of my rides are around 10 to 15 miles and I seem to average aound 16mph on lets say undulating roads (except Pendle Hill thats a ba{:content:}amp;**d). Looking on the route planner it seems to be reasonably flat once I get over Pendle with no major inclines, so I'm hoping to maintain a reasonable average speed. Is this realistic or should I expect fatigue to kick in. What I suppose I'm askingis, is the step up from 25miles to 50 miles so a big step or am I just getting myself worked up over nothing.