first long cycle advice

[mwktar]

Def a second bottle! Trust me, carrying a second for a dozen rides where you don't need it is worth it for that one where you do

Also as others say make sure to keep hydrated and snack as you go along - let us know how you get on

 

[craig kennedy]

all great advice, thanks, it wont be today though, it will be mid week some time (week off to sort out the garden).

 

[Dave 123]

2nd bottle is a must.

Remember, on the return journey from your friends the first 5-10 miles may feel horrible. Your legs might be stiff and you may have no oomph. Don't push too hard, just spin it out and your legs wilL feel ok after a bit.

 

[Ihatehills]

Good luck
No advice as my longest ride is 25 miles.

 

[Easytigers]

Good luck from me also. Some great advice given already, so just enjoy!

 

[Globalti]

Instead of worrying about battery life and probably running out, why not invest a measly few quid in the OS Landranger map of your area? This will show contingencies and bail-out routes as well as giving you an idea of overall scale and hills. Also it will show cafes and attractions along the route and give you a graphic picture of the terrain, which will give you a clearer understanding of the ride. Oh and you'll get years of use out of it and....NO BATTERIES....EVER!

 

[ColinJ]

Instead of worrying about battery life and probably running out, why not invest a measly few quid in the OS Landranger map of your area? This will show contingencies and bail-out routes as well as giving you an idea of overall scale and hills. Also it will show cafes and attractions along the route and give you a graphic picture of the terrain, which will give you a clearer understanding of the ride. Oh and you'll get years of use out of it and....NO BATTERIES....EVER!

I am a fan of the maps but I have never seen a cafe marked on any of the routes that I plotted using OS Landranger!

As for taking 4 hours at 10 mph to cover 66 miles ... I wonder if that is actually 66 kms? 66 kms is about 41 miles, so the numbers then would be correct.

I wouldn't expect a 41 mile ride to cause problems to someone who has managed a 19 mile ride without suffering too much, as long as the speed is low, the route is not hilly, the weather is ok, they eat and drink enough and are comfortable on the bike.