riding schedule

Date: Jun 9, 2006

riding schedule

Date: Jun 9, 2006

Absolutely, take 3 or 4 days to do the first day's ride and you will not have to worry about seeing CNC staff or bike riders or your camping gear ever again.

Stat Man

Date: Jun 10, 2006

If you want a good trainning ride try one of the MS-150 rides. You need to plan on a average

of 65 mile per day. There is no need to panic. If you fine that you just can't make the miles that day flag down a one of the SAG wagons. We'll see you in camp.

Date: Jun 11, 2006

sorry, i didnt explain myself very well

i mean the whole 400 miles in 3 or 4 days

Ive done plenty of 150 mile days but never consecutive 100 days

Date: Jun 11, 2006

In order to have the SAG support and keep up with your gear, you need to follow each day's riding itenerary. Also, there is the "party" atmosphere involved with the ride which you will miss if you don't follow the CNC schedule. For most of us, CNC is a leisurely ride to enjoy the scenery and comaraderie.

Marcia

Date: Jun 11, 2006

The great thing about Cycle North Carolina is that you can do the days mileage at whatever pace you would like. We have skipped all the rest stops and went straight the next camp site. We have also stopped at every stop and little store along the way and arrived in camp with beer strapped to the rear rack(never drink until you get to camp). You can go as fast as you want and SAG anytime you would like. Come and have a great time.

Date: Jun 11, 2006

THE 300 TO 400 MILES IS COMPLETED IN 7 DAYS. THIS MEAN AND AVERAGE OF

CLOSE TO 60 MILES A DAY. MY EXPERIENCE IS IF YOU CAMP AND LIKE CONVENIENCE

TRY TO GO A LITTLE BIT FASTER THAN THE CROWD. THIS IS A RIDE NOT A RACE, TRY

GOING SLOW AND ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE.

Date: Jun 19, 2006

For what it's worth, here is my two cents: As of today, the ride is about 14 weeks away. If you've not been riding in training more than once a week and over distances of 40 miles or greater, you should step up your training. Also, read up on nutrition for riders. Yes, this is a non-competitive event and you should be able to keep pace with an easy group, if you choose. However, you have to be certain your body and your mind are ready for consecutive 60+/- mile days with varying terrain. Ride now with small groups and by yourself. Don't forget hill intervals in your training. You need to be strong on hills so you can finish each day without feeling exhausted. Learn what to eat when you ride (not all foods are enjoyed by all riders). Finally, if you do have to SAG it in, there is no dishonor in that. We've all done it at least once. Good luck!

Date: Jun 20, 2006

You mention "nutrition for riders" - can you help me out with a reference or two? Thanks so much!

Date: Jun 20, 2006

Val,

A great source for nutritional info for cyclists is Chris Carmichael's book, Food for Fitness.

Marcia

Date: Jun 26, 2006

Thanks, Marcia - I've got it on order. Any other suggestions would be great.

Date: Jun 30, 2006

Each day has a specific start and end point - it's not a free-for-all. There is a specific end town and overnight location each day. The route is only marked for that day's ride, only that day's rest stops are open, and the SAG vehicles only support that day's route. The only option you have is to do the optional century the one day it's offered. (I add a second "do it yourself" century during the week by riding back to earlier rest stops and then forward again.)