Any tips for first century? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by htmono@lemmy.world to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca

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As the title says. I'm planning on doing my first century in July. Several +50km rides behind me at the moment and averaging about 100km a week since spring. How much food should I pack? Do you guys use sports drinks etc for hydration? Any surprises I shouls know comparing the ride to shorter ones?

Thank you in advance :)

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[-] deelayman@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

It's been about two years since I did my last one, but I wrote a few things down at one point for reference:

Eat carb rich breakfast on the day of, and aim to eat a small snack every hour after this
Try to drink a bottle per hour. I have one kidney and this worked well for me. I normally throw in some electrolyte powder every few bottles or bring banana or two.
Start standing out of saddle to stretch early and often
Change hand positions often
I start to stiffen up if breaking for more than 10 minutes at a time

Have fun 😊

[-] AchtungDrempels@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I start to stiffen up if breaking for more than 10 minutes at a time

I feel like that is about one or two minutes for me. Really don't like the feeling in my legs when i'm starting again, even though it's over quite quick, i try my best to avoid it when i'm not taking a longer break.

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