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100 miles is Hard?? LOL. I do 10 or 12 rides 90 to 120 miles a summer, picking only nicer weather days. Winter is 5 months here. I'm 70 now, with 3 IGH steel heavyweights. All do sight seeing centuries, 10 to 12 hours. One is 1 1973 CCM with a 7 year old SA X-RD3. A lot of the rides I have a grocery bag hanging on the swept bars. LOL. I usually start around 9 am. I pick the best direction for avoiding headwinds, air the tires, fill the 3 or 4 drinks, tools, coats and go. I only ride highways and go to the small city in the direction, 43 to 60 miles out. Have a long lunch, do a rest putter ride around the town, then head back, about 90 minutes total. Getting home I'm for sure doing a lot more mini stops for a break/ drink and photo. Usually an icecream at about 70 miles. Doesn't matter how much I drink, I'll sweat down 5 or 6 lbs. Takes 2 days to get it back. My tour bike has a Rohloff14 that is 72 lbs on a light day. LOL. I use it when days are shorter and cooler. All the highways have hundreds of trucks, lots of really wide loads as well. I have big scooter type mirrors to watch out. Maybe I get cramps, maybe not much. I have done 2 tours average 4,100 miles. Bike was 120 lbs. LOL

I stumbled across your channel, watched a good chunk of your vids, then was shocked at how few subscribers you have! I was just about to subscribe myself then I saw here that we have the same name! It's just fate at this point.

You should have stayed over night in Milwaukee. It's one of my new favorite places that I'll be back to. Great bike setup

Very cool video! You showed my favorite city in Wisconsin really nicely. Loved it!

Awesome video! If you are ever in the Wausau WI area hit me up!

Welcome to Madison! You guys definitely picked some good spots. I have the same bike :)

Nepali, or Nepalese are both correct. Great video, Madison is an amazing city, and the farmer's market is world class!

A buddy and I, both from Chicago also, have caught the bike camping bug for sure! last year we did the Katy Trail in Missouri and this year we did Pittsburgh to DC using the GAP and C&O trail. Both excellent trails! Hoping to convince him to do the Empire Trail from Buffalo to NYC next summer. Amtrak has been super convenient for us to travel with our bikes,,,even if it's not the fastest and sometimes with some delays. I have also snuck in some shorter camping trips like the one I mentioned on your Milwaukee post,,,I've done the Indiana Dunes and the Illinois state park in Zion Illinois as one day trips. Great to see like minded people in our city! Happy trails my friend!

Way cool! I just did almost the same trip about two months ago! I started in Albany Park in Chicago and rode to the exact campsite in Cliffside. I camped there for the night and actually left my tent up ,,,,did a day ride up to Milwaukee and rode around, actually had lunch at Lakeside Brewery ,,,,great brewery for sure! Then rode back to campsite, stayed another night then rode back to Chicago on the third day. Definitely want to do this trip again next year!

Cool channel, glad I found you. See you in the road.

i watched this whole video, unaware on the amount of subscribers you had. i couldnt imagine so little support for such a great channel.

Dude what is the map!

For me it is going to be getting over the mental hurdle. The longest i have hone is 65 miles and tried to do an 85 miler but stopped half way as late starts and not knowing the route super well. I really pyched myself out. One thing that has helped is to start at the farthest point and then you cant turn back.

What was total distance?

I keep track of hours more than time.

An option to miss Waukegan is at Lake Bluff take the trail along 176(Rockland Road) west to the DesPlaines River Trail then north to Wisconsin line then back to the Robert McClory trail.

Nice video. Glad you enjoy Milwaukee. 26 years here and love it more every year

congrats! that's a bout 160km. when I did my long distance biking back in the day (that would be around 20 years ago) I did about 160 miles per day with the occasional 200 over a 20 day period. with camping equipment like a tent, a stove and food. the parts of the world I travelled in had long distances between people.... but in short I know your feeling!

Than you for sharing. I am in Libertyville so could attempt to ride up Milwaukee and back home. All tips super useful across your videos.

Great video. I live in Wilmette and ride the North Branch most evenings. Riding up to Ft. Sheridan is also my usual ride. We definitely are quite fortunate to have so many good cycling options around here. I am also planning on a multi day up to Milwaukee. Another one on my list is a multi day to Madison. Cheers!

As a slow low powered recreational cyclist, “It’s a marathon, not a race” is my motto for longer rides. I drop my pace way back from what I can do for a 50-75km ride if I know I’m aiming for 100-160km. Don’t push on any hills, don’t fight headwinds etc. And eat lots and often!

Glad you got to enjoy my city :) There are reasons why I've lived in MKE for over 20years and I love riding bikes in this town!

I love aloha energy bars, i give you kudos! I don't think i would do a century alone. I still have yet to complete one, but i aim to!

Really cool video. If you will ever want to try some really nice coffee try Tala in Highwood. It is also kinda on the way to Milwaukee.

Nice trip! Just took the Amtrak up to Milwaukee with my bike a couple months ago to explore. If you have time for a little bit longer trip to explore a city and the surrounding area, I'd recommend taking Amtrak to the Twin Cities (or even just to La Crosse, Wisconsin, I've heard there's good trails there). At the moment though only the Empire Builder accepts bikes. Hopefully the newer line (the Borealis) will allow for bikes soon.

I did my first century last month. Easy way is I did six 14 mile laps around my house plus some extra miles on last lap. The farthest I was from my house was about 6 miles. Riding 50 out and 50 back is intimidating. When I ran out of water and food, stopped at house and picked up what I needed; it was actually easy, Hope this helps.

Nice video, seemed like a fun trip. Would be cool too get some footage while riding and hear your experiences as they are happening. Just moved to Milwaukee and have been biking everywhere! Oak Leaf Trail is such an incredible piece of infrastructure, 125 mile loop around the entire city. Looking to do it next year with my brother.

How to do a hundred miles in a day? Start early!

What merino wool shorts did you wear....I'm riding a brooks b17 saddle and don't like riding on the padded shorts

No haven’t been to Milwaukee, want to tri-state ride Indiana, Illinois & Wisconsin. I think for me best to start in Wisconsin since metra only travel 3x daily. Good video, seems you carry too much. 3 sandwiches & lunch stop wasn’t enough for 70 miles??? Safe travels 👍🏾

I am 71 and have cycled 100 miles back when. I was young, 10 years ago or so. Even then I was aware that apart from the sense of accomplishment, it wasn’t very enjoyable. My longest ride was over 200. I go bike packing now and really enjoy it as I go solo at my own pace and rarely do more than 50 miles a day. I take my time and enjoy the scenery stopping wherever I see something that interests me, and have a really great time. I avoid riding with others now as invariably there is always someone who wants to push the pace or carry on some irritating discussion. I now cycle for enjoyment and looking back I wish I had learned this lesson a lot earlier. I enjoy my own company 😊

I have a Kona Sutra. Nice to hear you talk about a slower ride.

Here in Northern Washington State we have two 200 mile rides, Seattle to Portland, and Ride Seattle to Vancouver and Party. Each of them has more than 2,000 finishers. It is always children to 80 year old rider. Yike. I ride lots of miles. In 2025 I will do one or the other. It is just expected here. So I am using Randonneuring training patterns, Ride 5 days a week or even 4 and include a long Ride and a long backup ride. Like a 45/50 mile ride and a 30 mile ride. The rest is coffee shop rides. Then when in the event they take it easy up hill, push over the top and ride down, no coasting. Then steady on the flats. Oh and I'm doing this on a recumbent bike. So much less stress and discomfort. Bravo on your ride and a great video.

The purple color of the "Camelbak Peak fitness" water bottle would be an exact color match for your pedals, and bar tape. I got one for my wife, but I don't see the color in stock on amazon, or even ebay. That bottle is THE one if you want actual purple!

I often bike two or three centuries a year. I need to build up strength in my core before riding a century - my back and backside can get very sore on a 100 mile ride!

same color model and built....love this bike

Love the video - I am in Libertyville and can relate with your route.

Great vid! Food is so important for rides that are 100 miles and above!! If you're like me and you don't like to leave your bike outside of shops/ restaurants, look for places where food trucks are commonly found, I usually just google where they are at. Having a food stop half way or a bit after will give you a boost in energy :)

Your friend was right - you can ride 50 miles, you can ride 100 miles. The hardest part about it is staying fueled and mentally just forcing yourself to keep going. If your legs and sitbones can handle 50 miles in the saddle, you can do 100 miles. It'll be hard, but you'll be able to do it.

How many hours ride time and break time did it take you? Just interested

You're video just popped up in my feed, but my first century and 75 mile days were done with friend or group. As you said the encouragement is key and also just being able to talk and laugh can help pass the miles mentally. Plus if you forget something or have an issue and are with a group or someone experienced with riding those distances you are more likely to not have to bail because some probably has it or can fix it.

I really wanted to get my garmin century badge I knew id be cycling long days on tour this july well I done 2 centuries in july while on tour but didnt know you cant navigate two routs on the same ride and it still count as a single ride both times I completed 100 miles were split because of having to end navigation and start navigation surly garmin should use the date or time even

... did a 125 once her name, Wendy

Well done. 100 miles is a big deal. Others have given useful advice but my tip - remember it's still just a bike ride. You need to eat a lot more food.

I think this is a great share! I ride 100mile(Century) rides on my gravel bike very often. Try to get at least one a month with my bike rides in between. I haven’t done any 100% dirt trail Century rides yet. BTW I don’t really calculate my calories or water intake but I do just pack bars, trail mix, beef jerky and it’s my only time I will drink a Coke. Btw, the more you do Century rides the easier they become.

Honestly you’re overthinking the journey. If you pace yourself, not a race & train up to 60+ miles. Should be capable of 100. Carefully choose your route, rest stops, drink often, dress appropriately (seasonal), send route/beacon to friend/family someone know where you are, bike maintenance night before, leave early, backup plan (metra /Uber home) and whatever you carry on regularly on rides bring it. Breakfast is essential but not everyone eats in the morning. Good job for video Chicago native 👍🏾

Start early, finish late and take a break every hour. Do it in the summer so you have lots of daylight 😊

My first century was a supported ride. Haven't done one again. As a bike tourer, I am doing about 50 a day. One of my tricks is stopping about every hour and getting off the bike. Kind of changes your perspective along the way.

I did 100 miles once, 12 hours in non stop rain in northern Laos

I did my first century (108.4 miles) two weekends ago. I have two big tips. The first is to wear a hydration pack. I rode with a 2 liter bladder on my back and two 710 milliliter bottles on the bike. It helps you stay hydrated and helps you decide when and where you want to stop and take a break, instead of having to stop because you ran out of water. The second tip is to plan into your route multiple bailout points. Don't do a straight out and back, have a big loop that lets you turn off and head home if you need to. It also helps if you can plan those bailout points near public transit so that you can still get home with a hard bonk. Knowing you have these options makes it mentally easier to keep going. I know that you felt that it would make it harder mentally, but I hade the opposite experience.