Working up to 50 miles (for Charity)

[NealM]

Hi Folks

Not been on here for a while . . . But have been out on the BSO as often as possible

I'm trying to get as many miles in as I can; in the build up to the "Liverpool - Chester - Liverpool" charity ride on Sunday 7th July . . Which will be my first 50 miler

I'm also hoping that my cycle to work certificate comes through in the next couple of days so I can go and get my "real" bike . . I've been into the LBS and ridden the actual bike that will be mine and it is SO much more comfortable than the BSO that I'm currently riding . .

So fingers crossed that everything comes together in time for the ride on the 7th July

 

[grumpyoldgit]

Enjoy your new ride,dont forget the pictures.

 

[IanG1]

Good luck, I completed my first 50 last Sunday and was a great feeling.

 

[Bucket]

You will be fine dont get to hung up on doing the distance when training its time in the saddle that counts

 

[thegravestoneman]

Make sure you get a few miles on the new bike before tackling the 50, and good luck.

 

[NealM]

I've managed about 35 miles so far, and am hoping to get up to 40 - 45 before the actual event . . . But my first 50 will be the event its self . .To be honest as long as I get my cycle to work certificate, and can go and get my proper bike I think I'll be fine . . (Just don't fancy the prospect of having to complete the 50 miles on my BSO ! ! !

 

[Eribiste]

Doing your first 50 is such a good feeling. I found it as much a mental attitude as a riding challenge. I suggest you have some fluid with you, plus some sweetie treats so you can reward yourself every ten miles or whatever. Once you've done your 50, the next 50+ seems to go easier because you know you've done it before.
Enjoy the ride.

 

[IanG1]

My furthest ride before was only 28 miles, I tried to concentrate on more regular shorter 15/20 mile rides and pushed quite hard hopeing this would help my fitness to endure the longer ride. Seemed to work for me.

 

[MikeW-71]

Good luck!

If you've done 35, then you will manage the 50, just keep getting time in the saddle. Hopefully you can get your proper bike soon, so you can spend some time on it before the day. If anything needs adjusting for comfort, you don't want to be finding it on the day of the event

 

[Supersuperleeds]

The jump from 35 to 50 miles is nothing, just stay fuelled and ride at a steady pace and you will be fine. Definitely get a few rides in on the new bike, different saddle, you are bound to get sore

 

[HLaB]

If youve been doing 35miles with the adrenalin on the day etc you'll manage 50 miles and if your new bike is sorted in time it'll probably be less effort than 35miles on the old bike

 

[NealM]

Hi Guys - Thanks for the positive messages . . Well I picked up the new bike last night (Thurs) but it's been pouring with rain ever since, and as much as I'm itching to give it a go . . I really don't want to take it out in the rain ! ! ! (Not the first time anyway)..

Weather forecast for the weekend is looking better so will get out then . . Hopefully can manage about 25 - 30 on it the first time . . Although the new saddle (although it's FAR better than my old one); will probably rub in some new places ! !!

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Padded shorts and chamois cream all over, as you can never tell which of your bits will take the hit

Enjoy the new bike, what did you get?

 

[kedab]

Padded shorts and chamois cream all over, as you can never tell which of your bits will take the hit

if it's a 'cooling' chamois cream, try not to get any on your junk and beware over zealous application around your butt crack - you'll be hopping about like a box of frogs for 20 minutes otherwise!

oh and all the very best of luck with the ride, as others have said, you'll cover those miles no probs on the day - if you get the new ride, i''ll bet you'll want to have another go-round when you finish!

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Mine's obviously not a cooling one then