| For that kind of distance you need to get some miles in your legs there is no substitute, but as the other chap has already mentioned recovery is important too. Eddy Mercx never missed a single day on the bike (until the 1975 Tour when he was very ill) even on tour rest days. You must cocentrate on cardio vascular stuff so do plenty of interval training and hills. My first 100 mile timetrial was ok but my shoulders and arms ached like mad for the last 15 miles or so. I did weight training 3 times a week over winter for the whole body and kept the reps high.This helped my upper body strength for the hills where you don't realise how much you use your arms too.There is another area of preparation you should think about for long distance events such as 100 miles or 12 hour races.apart from the training logistics are important.Check your bike is in tip top condition and make sure you have the most comfortable clothing.What gearing will you use? Don't expect to be able to turn massive 10 mile TT gears for 6 hours - your legs will blow.Remember an event like this is as much in the mind as in the legs.You are bound to go through a bad patch but be prepared for this and wait till you get a second wind.Think about what you are going to eat.You will need a slow release of energy after the first hour or so.Make it something you like as at the time you may not have much of an appetite.Get someone to help you at the event.They can offer up food and give you timechecks and moral support.Also study the course.I know marshalls will be there but you need to know what to expect and when.I am sure you will really enjoy it, never give up, good luck!
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