Hey guys
I'm planning to go along to a local club ride this Sunday and I'm worried I'm not going to be ready or prepared for it.
I'm currently commuting about 8 miles per day 5 days a week but on my mtb so the Road bike isn't getting much use. I know I'm continuing to lose weight and I'm getting stronger but I really need to increase my mileage and I want to learn how to ride in groups and become a better cyclist which I'm hoping a club will help me achieve. I've also signed up for a cycle challenge next summer that's given me a target to lose more weight and get stronger on the bike.
However despite my regular short journeys I've only cycled 20 miles before in one go. The slowest group at the club do 40-50 miles.
I'm wondering what I should eat sat night and Sunday morning, what I should take with me and whether i need gels or energy bars or whether I should forget it until I'm far better prepared..
It's late and I'm tired but any advice on preparing for this type of riding would really be great!
Cheers
Gaz
I'm planning to go along to a local club ride this Sunday and I'm worried I'm not going to be ready or prepared for it.
I'm currently commuting about 8 miles per day 5 days a week but on my mtb so the Road bike isn't getting much use. I know I'm continuing to lose weight and I'm getting stronger but I really need to increase my mileage and I want to learn how to ride in groups and become a better cyclist which I'm hoping a club will help me achieve. I've also signed up for a cycle challenge next summer that's given me a target to lose more weight and get stronger on the bike.
However despite my regular short journeys I've only cycled 20 miles before in one go. The slowest group at the club do 40-50 miles.
I'm wondering what I should eat sat night and Sunday morning, what I should take with me and whether i need gels or energy bars or whether I should forget it until I'm far better prepared..
It's late and I'm tired but any advice on preparing for this type of riding would really be great!
Cheers
Gaz