Is 60 miles for a newbie possible?

[BrumJim]

You'll never manage it. 60 miles is too much for any normal human being, and you're legs will drop off, heart will burst open, and lungs collapse And you are way too old to be trying something like this.

(there's always one, and I picked the short straw this time)

 

[slowmotion]

 

[Andrius.B]

If still not sure, just go for it and you will definitely find out.. After all, whats the worst that could happen?

 

[MichaelO]

I did the London to Brighton in June, with about the amount of training you've done (mine was on roads, but with more hills). And I'm still unfit! You'll definitely do it.

I'll second (third?) the comments about drinking & eating - it's key. Good luck!

 

[tjones]

Many thanks for you feedback, decision made I will be doing the ride

Fab Fodie wrote

Welcome, what kind of bike are you riding?

My bike is a claud butler shaman, the forks seem a little weak but other than that I am pleased with it
Fab Foodie wrote

Do you feel you're set-up properly?

I'm not sure as I have nothing to compare it against, I will have a chat with them in the local bike shop this weekend it is due it's first service.

MrJamie wrote

If you're not already, some padded shorts

Done, I did buy some quite expensive ones as they were just so comfy compared to the others I tried

MattHB wrote

Also start to learn about nutrition in ride.

You are right about this it's not just a case of chucking a few chocolate cookies in the panniers before I set off. I always carry lots of fluids as well.

different tyres or another push bike is a good idea but my budget does not stretch to that at present

Again thanks for your help, Taff

 

[LarryDuff]

Go for it!