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bikerbro

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I'm just wondering, should I begin training this weekend or do you all think it would be OK to start around Wednesday? I haven't ridden in a few years and I want to be sure I'm ready for Sunday. Just kidding

Seriously though, for those who kept track, how many miles did you rack up since you began seriously training for this ride. Did you concentrate more on the number of miles you rode or the time spent in the saddle? I worked up over a couple of months and for the past couple of weeks I've done long rides a couple of days in a row in addition to shorter rides during the week, and I feel like I'm as ready as I'm going to be. I guess I'll find out in a little over a week if that's true.

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Ed

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I have rode over 5000 miles since the beginning of March.  I always tend to be over trained for these events and could ride each day none stop. I wouldn't do that unless it was a cold rainy day. My goal is to enjoy the experience, talk to people and have fun. Pain and sore body parts should not be a concern for me.

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TOM

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Only long miles will train your butt.


Thank goodness the muscles can be trained with much shorter and more intense workouts. Since I, like most others, work full time I haven't found a good answer to the butt training. A good bike with carbon forks and stays now helps me get into the sixth day before butt pain sets in but...........  I get by on the riding part based on my 95 miles a week. (Of couse, my 32 mile training route has something between 3000 and 4000 feet of climbing so more goes into those miles than would in flat terrain.)



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Greg

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    Hey guys.  I have been using a  double century program.  I feel I am ready.   This will be my first CNC. 


I hope I'm ready.   I do plan to take it slow and easy.  As for the buttocks, time will  "tail".



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CyclingPsycho

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I've done  several cross state rides.  My training has ranged from about 1100 down to less than 200 miles prior to each of the rides.  The rides have never been a problem.  This year I'll have the most ever, about 1500 miles, but that includes a couple of earlier week long rides. 


If you can stand camping and the dealing with the associated logistics, the ride has always been the easiest part.  It's generally just a few short rides strung together for a day long ride.


As far as I'm concerned, get some seat time and you've got it covered.


I just enjoy meeting all the people.   Don't worry about the the miles!  As has been said before, any day on a bike is better than a day at work.



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Suzanne in Kona, Hawaii

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5,000 miles since March?  Double centuries for training?  4,000 feet of hill climbing??  You guys have GOT to be kidding!!!  I just climbed on a road bike for the first time in my life a mere 8 weeks ago.  I'm averaging 125 miles a week.    If I'm not stressed about this ride, I don't think you should be!!  Besides, it's a bit late to be addressing this concern.  Suggest you go with Bubba's mantra... It's all Good!  

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Pete

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Suzanne,


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VT gal

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Well, I just decided to join the party about a week or so ago. Since then I've ridden 39, 52, 15, 0, 32, 37 and 28 mile rides plus some indoor spinning. I'm a leetle nervous but somehow it's gonna happen...I think I've got the determination and I'm hoping the group cahuna will help me along.

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Cycledawg

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One brother laughed at me for trying this and another is placing bets against me finishing. I have been riding a Trek 1500 for less than a year and I have 1900 miles total with very little hill climbing experience and no group riding experience. I am sure about day five,  I will be asking myself,  who talked me into this crazy thing but I  sure hope my brother does not win any money.  I can't wait to find out.


Cycledawg


 



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Jon Turner

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If you can ride 30-40 miles then you are physically able to do CNC. Longer distances are more mental than physical - your body can do it if your brain can!

Folks who train a lot will have a faster average speed, and have more time and energy for doing things other than riding during the week. I don't think there's a lot of prep work really required, but any that you do will make the ride more enjoyable.

FWIW, I didnt' start riding this year until the end of June, though I've ridden quite a lot since then.

Jon

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trout

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-Inevitably, every year there is at least one person who rides CNC with just 25 or 30 miles total previous experience!  If they can do it, you can do it, and you can do it in much less pain than the totally unprepared.

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Eddie

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I have a friend who always has less than 300 miles before the start. One year he had only ridden about 2 days prior to the start. However you need to understand that David is much tougher than most. Good luck and we will see you all in a few days.  

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