Long Distance Charity Cycle

[newbie101]

Please be nice, I'm here for advice.

Hi there. There is a local charity I used to be quite involved with, I have been contacted by a member of admin to ask if I would be interested in taking part in a long distance cycle. All I know at the moment is that it is 550 miles over 6 days, which will be in July of next year.

I am not a cycler, I have cycled before but just a few miles here and there.

My questions are, would it be possible to be ready for an event like this in 9 months? What type of training would be needed for it?


I am always up for a challenge and would love to take part but I am unsure were to begin.

Any advice would be great.

Thanks

 

[EltonFrog]

What type / make of bike do you have?

9 months is plenty of time to get ready but the type of bike is quite important to how comfortable, easy and challenging it will be.

 

[TissoT]

91 miles a day ...
If you are fit already it will be a bonus You will need to start Asap cycling 10 miles a day for a month then start to increase the mileage month after month
also a good diet will aid you whilst training .

 

[jay clock]

Plenty of time. Little and often and once you can do 40-50 miles start jumping up in bigger increments. Read up on nutrition. Get comfy on the bike - and choose the right one. No suspension please!

 

[jay clock]

Oh, and in the last couple of months do so back to back rides of maybe 60-70 miles

 

[derrick]

Better get on your bike, It's going to be hard.

 

[Gatters]

big challenge, need to get immune to being saddle sore if you're prone to it not to mention the fitness and 'legs on fire' thing....cant you just do a sponsored silence instead