3 Tips for Riding Your First Century
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3 Tips for Riding Your First Century
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The ride begins at 50 miles. Don't go too hard the first 50.
interesting 3… my 3 would be: 1) build the required fitness and confidence in your gear. If you've never done 70 or 80, you're not ready for 100. if you've never done 50, you're not ready for 70. first 100 miles might take 8 hours between all the stops and everything. be ready for that duration. Bob's idea of building readiness for a year is actually pretty good. 2) water. you won't finish without enough water. research shows drinking when you're thirsty is good enough, but make sure you actually have water to be able to do that. 3) food. you might burn 4000 calories on 100 miles. you will never make it if you don't eat something. 4) make it fun. if it's not some organized event, make sure you stop at some fun places. look around and enjoy the scenery
I rode 100 today. Another tip: SUNBURN. It’ll get you.
When I lived in Colorado from 1984 to 2012 I rode the Elephant Rock Century twice. I finished in nine hours the first time. When I went back my second time I was already familiar with course, I knew where the hills were, I knew where I could ride hard and fast, I learned from my mistakes and finished this edition of the ride in eight hours.
Hydrate way before you are thirsty and stay hydrated. It isn't a race so ride at a good pace that works for you. If there is a time limit then try to maintain a healthy for you pace to stay under the cutoff time.
When I lived in Colorado I went to Stapleton Airport and waited at the gate for you and the rest of the 7-11 pro cycling team to return to the US after Andy Hampsten won the 1988 Giro d' Italia and all of you guys helped him get on that top podium stop. That one white guy holding the cycling magazine and pen there at the gate when you arrived. I went right up to il campionissimo Andy Hampsten himself, congratulated him for winning a race, the greatest on the planet, that all the critics said no American could win and asked him to autograph my magazine which he so graciously did. I also got to meet Ron Kiefel but the media had you and everyone else corraled. You boys proved them wrong in a huge way. I do still have that magazine because meeting all of you and having waited alone there at that gate for just under six hours and scooping the media is still so memorable and beautiful for me. I watched that race on TV and was literally jumping up and down, cheering and crying for joy just after the Gavia Pass stage when it was a wrap and Andy had won with superb assistance from you and his other teammates. I'll never forget that day I got to meet all of you and remembering how good it made me, as a dedicated cyclist and cycling fan, feel about your achievement. I had my son, who is now 15 years old, watch the RUclips videos about that race, told him about my having met the 7-11 team after they had won the Giro and showed the autographs to him. His eyes got big with pure awe at your achievement and was impressed. He likes cycling but I love it because it's my passion and lifestyle rather than simply a sport. I'm 54 and will be 55 this November and ride as much as I can despite having almost been killed on my way to my TDCJ corrections officer job here in Texas on December 20 201y. They crashed into my stationary car head on and from behind at very high speed and I got transported to a Galveston UTMB hospital for Level 1 trauma where two medical teams operated fifteen consecutive hours to keep me alive when I tried to go into a coma three times. I was released on December 25 2016 and was on medical leave for the next three months. After a week or two of just sitting and laying around at home I was bored and had to go outside. I'd been watching RUclips videos from you, Cycling Maven, different pro races, cycling specific and pro cyclist biography videos. I started riding thirty miles a day almost every day, started getting stronger and recovering. Now my rides are 16 to 50 plus miles at a time.
I was a course marshal at Wondervu Canyon during the Saturn Cycling Classic and that was great fun.
On July 22 2018 I'll be riding the Katy Flatland Century just west of Houston, Texas. I already know the course is flat wind is the primary theme. My goals are to finish, finish in seven to eight hours and finish feeling good without falling on the floor.
Bobke, massive thanks to yourself, Andy and all members of the 7-11 team for what you did to have a super memorable and lifelong fantastic impact on my cycling passion and super boosting the beautiful sport of cycling here in America.
Grazie from a fan in Texas !!
My tip is to train and ride the century in a group as opposed to solo. BIG difference between 100 miles solo vs in a group.
smart ass
today i did my first century and i just started cycling just 5 months ago
Cheers, mate! Well done! : )
I've been riding 7miles a day for 7 days a week. I live in San Bernardino CA and I want to visit my cousin in thousand oaks.
Did you ride daily?
@@robertaceves7758 twice a week
If I drink that much water I'll cramp up
All good information Bob once again, having done a number of century rides myself I learned the hard way cramping out on a century ride in which I had actually trained pretty well for but had not hydrated enough the day before something one has to consider the hydration needs to start at least a day if not two days before because your electrolytes will get out of balance if you simply add tons of water to your system during the ride itself. Also my best century ride was after I had done a 70 mile ride the week before I found that building my training up to the 70 mile mark made the hundred mile fun and inconsequential. And finally I would recommend people look at the elevation gain all century rides are not the same some have only a few thousand feet to climb and others can have more than 12 or 15,000 feet you really have to have trained hard to do that kind of climbing so century rides are very different depends on where your riding.
That laugh after every tip sounds like there are some more secrets being untold.
Excellent tips, Bobke!
Truly appreciate tip 3.
I don't think enough new cyclists understand how to deal with this.
Could you also, cover :
"How to deal with Bonking" and the different phases of the Bonk.
Thanks,
Your the Best!
Your Atlanta boys!
My first 120 mile ride tonight. On my own. Night riding is awesome. Just me, the odd car and some owls.
How did your ride go?
re #2: I have a hard time making myself drink enough, so whenever I even think of drinking I take a slurp of hydration mix from my water bottle(s). You can also use your ride time on whatever you are using to record your ride (Garmin, smartphone, etc) or even a wristwatch as a reminder to drink, some people even set a periodic alarm to go off every 20 minutes. When I have gotten get dehydrated, just drinking a lot didn't fix it right away, it's difficult to get rehydrated again. Incidentally, when riding alone I don't want to leave my bike outside while I refill a water bottle, so I've found it works to ride up to a drive-in window (Dunkin Donuts, Burger King, etc) and they are usually happy to refill your bottle for you
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re #3: If you have to stop before finishing the intended distance, it may help to remind yourself that when you finally DO manage to complete the ride, that will mean far more to you than if you made it on your first try.
Bobke, is your channel still active? Love to hear your thoughts on cycling and love your commentary on the 2023 TDF! Take care, 🙂
Good advice given with trademark humility and humor. It's hard for us mere mortals to imagine what the pros are capable of doing week after week in a Grand Tour. Brutal! On my last completion of the Davis Double (1991 at 33 y o), I hit the wall around the 130 mile mark. Sat at the side of the road to regain my composure. Finished without any further drama but it was a poignant reminder of hydration and pacing. Would like to attempt it again in 2025.
Excellent!
My 2c....
Always end your ride strong. Training is constant. Know your limits and work to your strengths.
Train on a circuit that essentially comes back near your home, or vehicle. Hammer the big efforts knowing that home and safety is close.
Yes on hydration. Drink WATER up to 30 minutes prior riding. Drink when not thirsty. Use the training circuit to experiment with drinking and eating while in the saddle, maintaining a constant, steady speed.
Yes, 12 months of good road time is essential. Keep a journal. Bike computer/phone app is essential.
Train to do 85% of a century strong.
Train in bad weather too. A sunny day start can turn ugly fast. Be mentally prepared and hardened.
Tell family and friends the route and the approximate time of arrival home.
Ride with other, like minded and equally skilled/trained riders. Strength in numbers. In the event of an accident, road rage driver or other
Mishaps, having witnesses is important.
Get a ding bell to warn pedestrians of your presence. A good rider, seasoned in the saddle, will move around 18-23 mph. That's fast. People dont pay attention. Make them.
Training: dont cheat. Going fast down hill means nothing in relation to physical endurance, other than balance. Flat terrain and climbing are the meat and potatoes of cycling.
Know your bike. Know how to repair things. A broken chain will finish you, if you cant fix it.
Train hard, train a lot, make your rides second nature and have fun.
Good luck.
Disagree with #3. Never, never, never quit, no mater how bad you feel. Finish or die
I just did my century and yes, hydration hydration hydration!!! I keep looking at the blowing leaves behind you... great as a tailwind but headwind... eeks!
Don't do it at elevation if you live at sea level!
Sometimes you just can't stop the ride as you are in a mid of nowhere and sleeping rough is not an option.
dude i live in pennsylvania. i cannot ride in the middle of winter.
I have ridden a very hilly century (106) mile last year but have been riding approx 400 miles per month since then. My typical rides are 20-50 miles consistently, depending on time. I just completed two metric centuries (60+) and felt strong afterwards. I am thinking about signing up for a flat century and think I should be ok. I also am 25 pounds lighter than I was last year. Do you think I should be ok being that it is flat and I ride almost daily? Thanks
pace yourself and you will be just fine. enjoy
Electrolytes matter alot. And sunscreen even on a cloudy day. I am also jealous you have green leaves outside when freezing rain is in my forecast!
Eat creasote and drink turpentine....
Great tips, Bobke!
I did my first century last fall and it was great fun. I didn't have your tips, obviously, but was able to figure them out via the training experience working up for that ride. I had the benefit of some great riding buddies with LOTS of experience to help me. As for tip #3, I had the fortunate/unfortunate experience of having to bail on a metric due to cramps. That coupled with the fact that I'm almost 60 years old, that youthful pride was wrung out of me long ago ;). Love the pod cast, keep it up!
Great shirt!
I remember back in 2014 when I did my first century. I trained by thinking a overpass is a hill well that didn’t work lol. It was so hard when getting to the hills especially not training those hills. Training is so important & eat eat eat
Fuck that I’m doing it on a whim
thanks bro good advice
8 weeks.
Great tips. I have only been riding for 2 years and just completed my first century in Wichita Falls at Hotter n Hell Hundred. Started training for it this spring. Did several 100k rides and a couple of 80-85 milers. Staying hydrated is paramount for sure. At about mile 85 I wanted to throw bike down and quit because gut became knotted up think due to warm pickles. At mile 90 rest stop I got in front of swamp cooler for about 15-20 minutes and let everything pass and was the able to complete the century. Man it felt great to ride across that finish line. Ended the day with 105 on meter by the time we rode back to our room.
BTW I’m 62, will plan on riding more century rides. It was no joke that’s for sure.
190 km , Nicosia to Protaras and back with a Ghost hybrid bike, summer time.
Before you try you need to ride a few 100 km. The elevation matters if the route is not flat. Very difficult.
Having done many century rides, Body weight is huge, every pound matters so less is more, I went down to 185 which is light for me and my century was easy.
Thanks Bob. I've started riding again fairly recently. I renewed my interest around the time the pandemic kicked off and there hasn't been a week I didn't ride at least once. I work a lot of riding-time hours so I have to squeeze it in when I can, usually amounting to a couple real short rides during the week and a doozey on the weekend. One of my doozies turned into the 80 miles you mentioned, and yes. annihilated was a good word for me at that point. I'm thinking I'll have to pull the ole rollers out just to get more "miles" in but I will do it. A couple snack rides (anything under 20 miles for me) a week then a doozie on the weekend is not enough, but I will take your recommendations. YOU, Mr Roll, (sp?) are the hightlight of Le Tour for me. Hope to hear you for many more years. Thanks, Cheers (for Phil) and Merci Beaucoups
My rule of thumb is, if you're riding 100 miles, you need to have 1,000 miles on your bike beforehand. I'm doing 67 in three weeks and I'm shooting to have at least 600 in beforehand. Also, I go through a quart of fluid about every 7 miles when it is hot, every 10 miles when it is cooler out.
Bobke, question. Will you ever make a Cycling Jersey? Perhaps one with your face icon and or "The Broom Wagon" logos on front/back and/or any combo? I already have two T-shirts; would buy a Jersey too. Maybe Castelli can help?
my max so far has been 68 miles, working up a century.
I live in upstate NY nothing but rolling hills (foot hills of the catskills and Adirondacks) just like Spain.... You should come out here in June for the Tour DeCure Century (Saratoga Springs NY). The ride is a real leg breaker.
Amazing tips! Please also cover "How to deal with Bonking" and the different phases of the Bonk, as
Daniel Campana
already suggested! Great channel!
In 2017 I did 300k in a day. That felt good.
I don't ride much, mainly commuting to work, 5000km per year.
Thank you great tips I'm new to cycling and hope to start 100 audax next year here in Scotland
Great advice..good wisdom☺Thank you😊
Thanks Bob. Im up to 70 miles. Gonna try for 100 at summers end.
Subbed, because you seem like a cool cat, and these are great tips!
Great tips, Bob, and for sure, I'd be happy to climb aboard the Broom Wagon and listen to your stories for the last 90 miles or so.
I know this is probably another step up for most riders but using a Power meter is the very best way to pace one's self during long rides, I even know guys touring that are using them to maintain effort levels and never going to far into the red, prices are always coming down and some of the Far East companies "seem" to be a viable cheaper option. at the very least use a HR monitor and learn about what your average are. Failing all that a group century is far easier than a solo esp on flatter routes when you can sit on a wheel for a decent distance... Great content and BobkeTV is quickly becoming my daily first viewed channels for content..
Don't push too hard early feeling you're on a good day. Early tail winds make late headwinds. Keep the pace conversational until you are at least 75% complete.
I would also say, remember to ride at your own pace...... IMHO
Thanks Bob - as always greatly appreciated.
I can't do more than 30 miles. 100?!
don't change your diet b4 hand
Excellent. Thank you!
Thanks for the tips
Just ride...15 miles, 50 or 100😃
Pace pace yourself
Greats tips, Bob.
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Sweet shirt Bobke
Thanks!
Great tips. I’ll add another one: if cycling the century with 1 or more riders, and if road conditions allow it, draft at every opportunity and rotate the leader.
Chamois creme...nuff said
totally individual, I rock double centuries all the time without any, obviously get a good bike fit but some people just need that shit
Fully agree, a good bike fit and spend your time finding a chamois you like and is comfortable for you.. Then buy the best bids you can afford that has that chamois in them and train in them.. I agree if your bibs fit and the chamois rocks no cream needed..
Bob, please use a microphone. The echo in the room is unnerving. Tips are great.
Yep, 100 miles is a big one. For me, the arms and neck get tired. Stop every 30 miles or so for a stretch, I’m an old guy
Love the broom wagons but LOVE pro tip videos like this. A century ride is my goal.
Such a great American cyclist and so unpretentious! You sir are a great ambassador!
4) Don't get lost.