What are the most miles have you ridden on your bicycle in one week?

blueorion3 · 07-06-2007, 12:43 PM

I'm starting to ride a lot and was just curious what the upper limits are for miles in a week (physically and realistically).
Anyone ever ride more than 250 miles in a week? Please describe the circumstances as well.

Jay P · 07-06-2007, 12:43 PM

I used to race fairly seriously and many weeks i would log over 300 miles of riding depending on what point in the season it was or where I was in my fitness cycle.

scott.braden · 07-06-2007, 12:43 PM

Heck, 250 miles is a light to moderate week for lots of racers. Figure the Tour de France averages over 100 miles a day... and those boys have to train for years before that.

When I was racing seriously I'd target 250 miles a week, and if ramping up for a long race would try to put in some 300 mile weeks.

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In your personal case, it all depends on how much time you can devote, and how much energy gets sucked into your day job, family etc. Eat right and get lots of sleep, and keep in mind that "big miles" is not the holy grail. These days I ride a lot fewer miles but I'm still pretty fast because I know how to train.
The Race Across America (RAAM) goes coast to coast and the winner Jure Robic rode 3042.8 miles in 8 days, 19 hours.

http://stats.raceacrossamerica.org/2007/reports/overview.html