London to Paris.....next week!!!

davelakers

Cant believe this has come round so quick.

We are cycling from Twickenham to Portsmouth on the first day - approx 80 miles.
2nd day is Caen to Bernay - approx 60 miles.
3rd day is Bernay to Paris - 100miles.

Ive not done a century yet, but I have completed numerous very hilly and tough sportives and social rides so I have no fears of the distance. My only fear is doing serious miles day after day. Ive never done more than a 67 & 75 mile weekend before and the 3rd day does seem quite daunting!!

Any tips on how to cope with leg fatigue? I will of course do a normal warm down/stretching routine, but will Rego make a difference?

I have today bought what I believe will be THE MOST beneficial help, a nice tub of Udderley Smooth!!

sicrow

good luck Dave

let us all know how you got on - I'm down to do the Action Aid one next July so any tipe will be helpful

Bianchi Boy

You'll be OK.

I've just completed a ride to Paris covering similar distances as you intend to.

My advice is to keep taking on fluids throughout the ride. SIS or similar, to help prevent cramps. Maybe ride a little slower than usual to make allowances for the extra distance.

You'll find that riding in France is a lot more relaxing than riding in the UK. As a cyclist you're treated with a lot more respect by motorists. The roads are a lot better as well, and under these conditions you'll cover a lot more miles than you think possible.

Enjoy

inseine

When and how are you getting back? If it were Saturday 13th there is a nice randonee from Paris to Honfleur and you would have 3000 wheels to suck so it would be a nice easy ride!