I am riding my bike 150 miles this weekend, and I seriously have not trained enough

[OmahaBlueDog]

This is my 4th MS 150. It's the "Pedal the Plains" ride. 75 miles each day -- from Sioux Falls to Vermillion and back. I've done about 20-25% of the training I ordinarily do, and it's supposed to be 97 degrees.

As a result, the average speeds I'll be riding will be comparable to an 80 year old on a beach cruiser.

[taterguy]

1. That's 149 more miles than a lot of people ride in a year

You'll be fine

Relax

Drink a lot

[OmahaBlueDog]

8. I'm starting to hydrate now

Every day this week will be at least a gallon of water. I'm eschewing bike jerseys in favor of white athletic shirts made from that same sweat-wicking material. I'll bring the Camelback for water and two cage bottles for sport drink -- and gels...and Advil.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

2. In addition to water ....

http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/

:rofl:

have a good ride
:hi:

[OmahaBlueDog]

9. I'll have to check that out!

[NJmaverick]

3. That's an impressive distance at any speed

good luck

[OmahaBlueDog]

7. Thanks. The trick is not to think of each day as 75 miles.

The trick is to remember there are stops every 10 miles or so -- ride, then stop, rest, eat, get some water & gatorade -- and repeat this until completed.

[NJmaverick]

10. I don't think my butt could handle that many hours on a bike

The rest plan should keep you fresh, but it can't help that issue.

[KG]

4. i'm a bike rider, but i'd never want to spend that much time in the saddle on any day.

when i'm in shape, my long week-end rides are 2.5 hours. by then, i'm over it and ready to do something else.

but to each their own.

[OmahaBlueDog]

6. It is a major behind-pain experience for several days afterward

Ride day is usually a 6-7 hour experience, starting at 7AM.

[Gormy Cuss]

5. 97 degrees. Ouch.

That would do me in long before the distance. On a 70 degree day I could probably do 75 flat miles in one day but I'd be useless for the next week.

You're probably more accustomed to the heat. Have a great ride.

[Shine]

11. Good luck to you!!

:yourock: Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!


It's great combining an activity we love with a good cause. Good for you! :thumbup:

[Bake]

12. Holy crap, my legs just fell off!

Just from THINKING about riding that far!

Bake