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!
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!