Cycling 100 miles per day for 7 days

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richboot

New Member
Newbie alert!



First post and I'm after some advice if possible people.



I've signed up for a ride from London to Berlin over 7 days but this isn't until next August 2012. Each day will be roughly 100 miles.



I'm in decent shape, weights twice a week and 5k run 3 times a week, but I haven't been on a bike since I was about 15 and I'm now 30.



I have a bike and gear I can use and my plan is to carry on with my exercise as usual but drop one run and get on the bike every Saturday morning. I plan to start on 20 miles then knock this up 5 miles each week.



Is this a sensible schedule or do I need to get on the bike more? Also even if by the event I can comfortably cycle 100 miles but haven't attempted more than 1 day in a row, will I really struggle?



Any pointers at all for any aspect of training or the actual event would be greatly appreciated.



Also how do I prevent my arse and cock and balls from getting ruined?



Cheers!

 
Get on your bike ;) You'll find it a lot different from weight training and running, Good Luck :smile:
 

barongreenback

Über Member
Location
Warwickshire
As an ex-runner who turned to cycling, spend more time on the bike. Running fitness does not necessary equate to cycling fitness.

As for the meat and two veg, good bike fit, nice padded shorts and some Assos cream (or similar) should set you right. Again though, miles in the saddle will help familiarise your arse with your saddle.
 

Tynan

Veteran
Location
e4
what bike is 'a bike'?

google or search this forum for bike fit, mostly saddle position and height

get stuck in early, commute if possible and move up to longer rides, audaxes and social rides, perhaps with your local cycle club, they'll be a mine of information and tips

there's a lot to learn that will set you in good stead for your ride, none of it rocket science but important none the eless
 

Klaus

Senior Member
Location
High Wycombe
Are you sure it's just 700 miles? AA Route Planner suggests it around that mileage but based on Motorways.
100 miles daily is quite ambitious - without a rest day? Why the rush?
With your fitness you should be starting with thirty miles at least three days a week and up by ten.
 

zexel

Veteran
Location
Cambs
Newbie alert!



First post and I'm after some advice if possible people.



I've signed up for a ride from London to Berlin over 7 days but this isn't until next August 2012. Each day will be roughly 100 miles.



I'm in decent shape, weights twice a week and 5k run 3 times a week, but I haven't been on a bike since I was about 15 and I'm now 30.



I have a bike and gear I can use and my plan is to carry on with my exercise as usual but drop one run and get on the bike every Saturday morning. I plan to start on 20 miles then knock this up 5 miles each week.



Is this a sensible schedule or do I need to get on the bike more? Also even if by the event I can comfortably cycle 100 miles but haven't attempted more than 1 day in a row, will I really struggle?



Any pointers at all for any aspect of training or the actual event would be greatly appreciated.



Also how do I prevent my arse and cock and balls from getting ruined?



Cheers!



Decent shape doesn't actually mean that you can cycle 100m for seven days.

Yes you will struggle if you haven't at least put two days together. At least do 2 x 60 odd milers over two days, you will learn tons just from that. Most 'cyclists' can do a 100 miler if they pace it right. Doing it the next day, and the next.... you're asking for trouble.

It will hurt whatever, (in every sense) but the more you do before, the less it will hurt to do it.

You will need to make sure your bike fit (size/saddle/handlebar/position) is spot on. Any hint of uncomfortable-ness after 30 miles will feel like agony after a 100 miles.

Start getting in those miles.....a lot of them!:thumbsup:
 

rowan 46

Über Member
Location
birmingham
got to agree with everyone else more bike time needed before you do that. I used to cycle a lot about 3 or 4 50 miles journeys a week that was until I started doing 250 in a weekend I was no good until about the Thursday after. 100 miles in a day is not that hard ( it wasn't then) 100 miles day after day is another thing entirely.
 

Ajay

Veteran
Location
Lancaster
Cycling day after day is really about conditioning and pacing rather than just fitness. The only way to get your body in the right condition is to put the hours in on the bike. You've got to get your bum and saddle "tuned-in", and wrists, neck and lower back etc all used to hours in strange positions. 100 mile a day is easy enough if you're prepared, and if you pace yourself sensibly (ie slowly), take all day, eat and sleep well you should be able to carry on indefinitley!
I cycled 100+ miles a day for a week across France in June, carrying my 16st7lb and panniers, with no problems, yet I really struggle with a 10km run, it's all about conditioning!!
 

betty swollocks

large member
Get a decent, comfortable road bike and ride ride ride. Get the miles in!
Get your diet right and your hydration. Drink loads, as on a bike, the air rush evaporates your sweat, so you're not so aware just how much fluid you are losing.
 

Chris.IOW

Well-Known Member
Have to echo everyone else. Being fit does not automatically equate to bike strength and fitness. That said with the time comitted to training I could see you getting there.

I got on the bike for the first time in March and am up to doing 100 mile rides now, (like you I was fit from other exercise) have done a weekend of riding that distance each day bit no more than two days.

I'd recommend getting lots of miles and time in the saddle in, I like spin classes of time is short as a good way of getting some time in turning the pedals.

There isn't going to be a quick way though, it's going to take time in the saddle.
 
I cycled last summer then spent the winter training for an ultra run and have now gone back too the cycling.
I have noticed a massive difference in my cycling I can handle hills with ease that killed me last year. But I think the weight loss is the main benefit and I guess the cardio has helped. But i think as said above just cycle cycle to get used too it the same as you would run run
 

marzjennings

Legendary Member
Just riding on Saturdays is not going to cut it, regardless of distance. You'll need to ride 2-3 times a week at least to work up the stamina.

You may be fit enough today to ride a 100miles in a day if you pace yourself, but I doubt you'll able to ride the next day.

I'd drop the 5k's from the week and replace them with 1 hour rides instead.

A good saddle and shorts will help cushion your meat and veg, but nothing beats getting the miles in and developing a leather hide.
 
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