BackLoafRiver
New member
So, I 've scoured the internet looking for some tips on training for a long distance ride. I have found a bunch of "stuff" but it is good to hear from people who can talk back.
My local club asked me to do a ride they are calling the "Gritty's Triple". Basically, we ride from the Gritty's in Freeport to the Gritty's in Portland, to the Gritty's in Auburn, finishing at the Freeport location. It is a 75 miler to raise funds for one of the guys to do the Cancervive (http://www.cancervive.ca) ride. Check the link...it's pretty fascinating.
Anyway....
So far, the longest distance I have ridden is 50 miles. Not sure how to prep for the last 25. Nutrition/ hydration is a concern as is pacing. I have been riding steady for the past 4 months. Basically, I am not sure where to go from here.
Any advice would be helpful. The ride isn't a race, it's more a "challenge".
My local club asked me to do a ride they are calling the "Gritty's Triple". Basically, we ride from the Gritty's in Freeport to the Gritty's in Portland, to the Gritty's in Auburn, finishing at the Freeport location. It is a 75 miler to raise funds for one of the guys to do the Cancervive (http://www.cancervive.ca) ride. Check the link...it's pretty fascinating.
Anyway....
So far, the longest distance I have ridden is 50 miles. Not sure how to prep for the last 25. Nutrition/ hydration is a concern as is pacing. I have been riding steady for the past 4 months. Basically, I am not sure where to go from here.
Any advice would be helpful. The ride isn't a race, it's more a "challenge".