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06-11-2004, 09:34 AM

Badger_South wrote:

> I'm toying with the idea of doing a long ride this fall, after a summer of
> 400 mile/months, and I'm interested in some ideas as to pacing. Here's
> something I've been thinking about:
>
> Ride for three hours, then 30 min rest (and take a shower?), eat, then ride
> for 2 hours, repeat rest, then ride for an hour, repeat rest, then ride
> final 2 hours. Does that seem like a good scheme? 3-2-1-2?

Why not just do an organized, supported ride? They typically have
rest stops every 1.5-2 hours apart. It's a great place to find out
about pacing and fueling, and there's sag if you need it. Try a 100k
to see if you like it. If that was too easy, try a 100-mile.
--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA http://bike.terrymorse.com/

06-11-2004, 09:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
Terry Morse Posts: n/a	Re: Planning a very long ride - 8 hrs Badger_South wrote: > I'm toying with the idea of doing a long ride this fall, after a summer of > 400 mile/months, and I'm interested in some ideas as to pacing. Here's > something I've been thinking about: > > Ride for three hours, then 30 min rest (and take a shower?), eat, then ride > for 2 hours, repeat rest, then ride for an hour, repeat rest, then ride > final 2 hours. Does that seem like a good scheme? 3-2-1-2? Why not just do an organized, supported ride? They typically have rest stops every 1.5-2 hours apart. It's a great place to find out about pacing and fueling, and there's sag if you need it. Try a 100k to see if you like it. If that was too easy, try a 100-mile. -- terry morse Palo Alto, CA http://bike.terrymorse.com/