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Prudential Ride 100 Training – How Far should I ride

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  • June 8, 2015 at 3:48 pm #24194
    Gary81

    Hi

    I’m currently training for the Prudential Ride 100, I cycle to work (only 4miles each way) trying to do a hilly 25 miler in the week and a longer ride on the weekend. I’ve never done 100 miles before (current max 45) and wondered how far I should get up before August 2nd.

    I set myself a goal of adding 10 miles a week to my long ride leading up to it to a max of 90 the week before. So working backwards 1 week to go 90 miles, 2 weeks to go 80 miles, 3 weeks to go 70 miles, 4 weeks to go 60 miles etc etc but surely doing a 90 miles the week before isn’t advisable?

    I know when training for marathons they only suggest to train up to 20 miles and do the last 6 on adrenalin. So what’s the cycling equivalent 80?

    Cheers

    Gary

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  • June 15, 2015 at 9:59 am #849349
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    crikey

    I see what you mean, but I
    I see what you mean, but I would always prepare for things like this by training to be able to do the distance then trying to do it a bit quicker; it removes the anxiety related to being able to finish and allows you to enjoy things more.

    June 15, 2015 at 9:49 am #849347
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    CXR94Di2

    It’s easier for those who
    It’s easier for those who have done 100 miles before to go out and knock off another, but many riders in the LP will be doing their maiden 100 miler, so training beyond 100 defeats sense of achievement in doing the LP.

    June 15, 2015 at 8:37 am #849345
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    Gary81

    Thanks for all the feedback
    Thanks for all the feedback guys, appreciate it.

    June 14, 2015 at 4:58 pm #849343
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    crazy-legs

    Do you know what start time
    Do you know what start time you’ve got?
    Just asking because at RideLondon the temptation, especially in a large group, is to go out much harder and faster than normal.

    You’ll find it’s much easier to settle into a rhythm, the fact that you’re not stopping for traffic lights and you’re in a group means it’s steadier and easier to pace yourself – provided of course you’ve not gone out like a bat out of hell!

    Also, what crikey said – just go out and ride 100 miles. His suggestion of getting the train out somewhere and riding home is a good one, just make sure that you check the wind direction first then head home with a tailwind!

    June 13, 2015 at 6:49 pm #849341
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    ianrobo

    One tip I have now learnt is
    One tip I have now learnt is to get a HRM and ensure you do not go over about 170bpm. Try and work out your HR zones and stay within threshold. Since I have been doing that climbing become much easier.

    June 13, 2015 at 6:22 pm #849339
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    wycombewheeler

    Flying Scot wrote:I do 100

    Flying Scot wrote:
    I do 100 milers frequently, but rarely train for more than 50 miles, but those 50 miles usually match the elevation of the centuries.

    It’s done me for years.

    excellent point, it’s not the miles that hurt, it’s the metres of climb.

    June 13, 2015 at 5:37 pm #849337
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    giff77

    le Bidon wrote:You get used

    le Bidon wrote:
    You get used to the sore bum.

    Apparently I’m doing this ride on a tandem this year – should be an interesting experience…

    Just don’t pick the short straw for stoker :O

    June 13, 2015 at 1:27 pm #849335
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    Flying Scot

    I do 100 milers frequently,
    I do 100 milers frequently, but rarely train for more than 50 miles, but those 50 miles usually match the elevation of the centuries.

    It’s done me for years.

    June 13, 2015 at 8:46 am #849333
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    CXR94Di2

    If you’re a big rider, say
    If you’re a big rider, say over 84kg, the hills will be a challange. Don’t be butch, fit the largest rear cass you can fit. Pace your effort, don’t go into the red zone or you won’t enjoy the hills. Leith hill is the steepest gradient, but all 3 main hills will take their toll on endurance.

    I wasn’t able to do leith or box hill due to weather/safety concerns from the organisers. I have cycled all three now on my trainer.

    A tip i found is try and find hills which are longer, not necessarily steeper to build your hill climbing capacity. I have been cycling famous long alpine hills and now don’t worry at all about UK hills. Riding up and down then up again the same hill will help, but the rest period takes something away from constantly riding up a gradient.

    June 12, 2015 at 8:41 pm #849331
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    Jem PT

    I too am doing the Ride 100
    I too am doing the Ride 100 this year. Until last weekend the furthest I had ridden was 45 miles, although my weekly rides included at least one Leith Hill, Newlands Corner or Box Hill as I live close by. Last weekend I did the Tour of Cambridge – 82.5 miles. I got to 70 miles and hit the wall – I just had to get off and let my body move in non-cycling ways for a few minutes before carrying on.

    In my experience the hills are more of a challenge than out-right mileage, so I would concentrate on those if you can.

    June 11, 2015 at 12:43 pm #849329
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    le Bidon

    You get used to the sore
    You get used to the sore bum.

    Apparently I’m doing this ride on a tandem this year – should be an interesting experience…

    June 10, 2015 at 8:07 pm #849327
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    crikey

    Riding 100 miles is like
    Riding 100 miles is like making love to a beautiful woman; you’ll never know how it feels until your legs turn to jelly and your bum gets sore.

    June 10, 2015 at 8:02 pm #849325
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    Nat Jas Moe

    I have been doing 100 km
    I have been doing 100 km rides for a while now and felt fine. At my first 100 km sportive I messed up my feed regime and felt awful about half way round but recover once I got some food in me, bananas and flap jack did the trick. On my first 100 mile sportive recently made sure that I ate and drank properly and found that I was ok at the end. Sure I was tired but felt I could have gone further if I had needed. My advice would be to make sure you eat proper food and ensure you remain hydrated. One last thing make sure you pace yourself and don’t ride at a speed that is too fast for you, easily done if you get into a group. I was able to maintain an average speed of 16.8 mph over the 100 mile distance and it was quite a lumpy route, this is about 2 mph faster than my daily commute 8.5 miles but then again your not having to stop and start at lights.

    Good luck with your ride.

    June 10, 2015 at 4:36 pm #849323
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    gonedownhill

    Kind of depends on how you
    Kind of depends on how you feel at the end of your 45 mile or so rides at the moment?

    I recently did a 100 mile sportive. About 2 months before did a 100km ride, at the end I was knackered and after some food had to go and take a nap. I then did a couple more of around 100km, after which I was basically okay, and an 85 miler in preparation for the sportive. I was still knackered on the big day though, but I think that’s probably pretty much unavoidable.

    Take some food that isn’t sweet is my best advice.

    June 10, 2015 at 3:31 pm #849321
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    JonD

    arfa wrote:Drafting might be

    arfa wrote:
    Drafting might be pointless on a recumbent but it makes a huge difference on an “upright” as such and going back to the OP’s question, if he can draft, it will vastly reduce the exertion required (hence the training reduction).
    I train regularly solo and there’s a huge difference in 100 miles solo and 100 miles wheelsucking 😉
    Some group experience is a good idea regardless as it will help your handling and anticipation. I saw some pretty bad smashes last year and was able to avoid them. For example if someone is on your wheel and doesn’t announce themselves – beware ! Similarly if they have no clue on indications or half wheel – beware ! I could go on but I am sure you catch my drift.

    Fair enough point, not disputing it, but what I was getting at was not to get *too* hung up or worried about it – “great but pretty full on event” could sound more daunting than it needs to be and there’ll be a wide (and this year, wider) range of abilities.

    Actually, drafting on a ‘bent isn’t pointless with other bikes of the same height, but in my case close on 25,000 won’t be 😉

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