Training - Double Century. By Franz Kelsch So you have been cycling for awhile now and have been increasing your weekly mileage. You keep hearing about the double century (200 miles) and wonder if you might be able to finish one. This section will get you started with a plan. Start with a Century Ride A double century should not be your first organized bicycle event.
It is best to first get ready and then ride a century ride (100 miles) so you get experience riding in groups with other riders you are not familiar with. However do not get discouraged at the end of the century ride thinking that you would have to repeat all that again to finish a double. Pick the Right Event Last year I did the Devil Mountain Double, one of the most difficult double centuries there is with nearly 20,000 feet of climbing. Build Base Miles Having a good training program for doing a double century will greatly increase your prospects for having a safe and enjoyable ride. This training program is from Bicycling Magazine. Pace Line Practice. Training for a Century Ride - A Training Plan for a Century Bike Ride. Century Ride - Tips on Doing a Century Ride. For many cyclists, a century ride (100 miles) is a goal that is equivalent to running a marathon.
It seems like a crazy long distance, but with a sensible approach and gradual build up, it is very much attainable for most folks. Think about it: if you average 12 miles per hour (a very comfortable pace), you can cover a hundred miles in just over eight hours of easy riding. But there are important factors to keep in mind when planning for a century ride. Tips to Survive and Thrive on a Century Ride Start Early You'll want to get an early start, like six or seven am. Team Estrogen: So You Want to Pedal the Big 100 - Training for your first century ride. There comes a time in the life of just about every cyclist when that little voice inside your head says "you can ride 100 miles, why don't you sign up for a century? " For whatever reason, 100 miles is a magic number for cyclists.
We all want the 100-mile badge, and the bragging rights that go with it. Of course, your first century will require preparation, both physical and mental. Whether you are an experienced cyclist, or a relative newcomer, this guide will help you prepare to go the distance. So you have decided to listen to the little voice, now what? Once you have chosen an event, one of the best things you can do to prepare for it is to find a riding buddy. OK, a plan is beginning to form. I have a friend who is an excellent rider. "Excuse me? " "TITS," he said, "Time In The Saddle. " Crude though it is, a truer statement has never been uttered. Once you decide how much time you need to prepare, breaking down that time into "training blocks" will help focus your time in the saddle. Www.ultracycling.com/training/century.html.