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Re: 100 Mile Ride Training
Posted: 6 Jun 2024, 6:49am
by maanderx
Also try this website (
https://yacf.co.uk), where you will also get some very useful information and guidance.
Re: 100 Mile Ride Training
Posted: 7 Jun 2024, 8:46am
by WB&BS
JerseyJoe wrote: ↑6 Jun 2024, 6:29am
Do NOT carry anything on your back. Ime it's the point of most stress on a long ride (especially if you're not used to the duration in the saddle). On longer day rides I try to be kind to myself and stop often (every 15 miles or so) for a stretch and bit of relief
Also a good idea to take some ointment (I use a neutral Aloe Vera base) and apply it before, and after the ride. If necessary, during! Chafing is always a problem if you're not used to the long hours in the saddle. Last time I did a century ride I knocked it out in about 6hrs 20 minutes, but I was with younger riders who were fair rolling along. We had no mechanical issues and we stopped three times for food and a general break.
A lot of the stress from longer rides can come from those you are cycling with, though riding in a small bunch is always a lot easier (in terms of physical work) than riding alone .
Ok. Do you know any good fairly cheap brands that make bikepacking equipment.
Re: 100 Mile Ride Training
Posted: 7 Jun 2024, 8:54am
by Nearholmer
I completely agree with the “carry nothing on your back” rule - my parents taught me it when I was about 10yo, and it’s been good advice for more than half a century since!
For a day ride, you only need c7 to 9 Litres of bag space, enough for jacket, food, and tools, maybe even less space if your jacket packs-down small.
Halfords do fairly budget range items, and although they’re not utterly cheap I’ve found Toepeak stuff to be incredibly good value because it’s so well-made and practical. Decathlon are also pretty low-price and serviceable.
If you are using MTBs with no racks, a slim frame-bag under the top-tube might work, or Halfords do a suitable-sized handlebar bag for £15.
If you have a good cycle charity nearby, they often have good secondhand bags at ridiculously low prices - I’ve bought a few from the charity in MK for nominal sums.
Re: 100 Mile Ride Training
Posted: 21 Jun 2024, 8:40am
by Saissac
I'm doing a 100 miler first week in July. The important thing is to pre load with lots of quality food and carbs. I've already started
Re: 100 Mile Ride Training
Posted: 21 Jun 2024, 8:41am
by Saissac