Doing the 2011 Norwich 50/100

wideboy

Hi all im entering the Norwich BHF 50/100 next year 8) , and decided on the 100 as ive done 50 miles many times before (not racing) however ive never gone any further than 60 miles :oops: . Any tips on how to start training? Also what kit spares will i need for the race :?:

Im fairly fit and cycle 20 miles a day to and from work.

Thanks in advance

danowat

Blimey, thats a bit early!

Basic toolkit, and couple of innertubes, pump etc will be fine.

carl_p

Well based on the last two years a waterproof jacket would be handy

I won't even start to think about training for that until early March.

wideboy

Yeah i need to start now so i can train in readiness..

Does anyone know the exact route?

jibberjim

If it's a race, why would you take anything - hope for a neutral service car and if there isn't one get ready for a long walk back to HQ?

wideboy

Ive checked the long term weather forcast and its going to be dry

norfolkandgood

Found a link for a recent Norwich 100 but the route can change slightly due to roadworks and when I rode it a few times it went anti clockwise out to Acle first.........

www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-kingdom/n ... 2505268704

wideboy

Thanks for that!

markos1963

Its not a race by the way before you get too carried away

matthewleehood

I'm doing the 50 at the moment but i might change to the 100 depending on how my training goes.... Good luck and have fun to all those going!!

flegghighsmells

Hi all im entering the Norwich BHF 50/100 next year , and decided on the 100 as ive done 50 miles many times before (not racing) however ive never gone any further than 60 miles . Any tips on how to start training? Also what kit spares will i need for the race

Im fairly fit and cycle 20 miles a day to and from work.

Thanks in advance

As a very rough piece of advice on the level you should be at by the time of the event; aim to be fit enough to "comfortably" complete a 75 mile ride (without hitting the wall) 2 weeks before the 100 miler. Don't do ANY cycling three days prior to the event and eat lots of carbs during this period. It's a very flat course however the wind can be brutal at times, particlarly along the coast. Riding with a group of similar ability and fitness will help as you can wheelsuck if you're feeling a bit rough or low on energy. Just don't be tempted to go too far out of your comfort zone pace-wise because you see other riders zoom past at ridiculous speeds. That's a guaranteed route to hitting the wall and having a very bad day at the office!


As for kit to take during the ride, the most important bits are:

- Multitool
- 2 x Spare Inner Tubes
- Puncture Repair Kit
- Tyre Levers
- 2 x Energy Gels/Bars/Food Items
- Mobile Phone in a Sweat/Rain-Proof Bag or Case
- 2x Filled Drinks Bottles (I strongly advise using an energy drink such as SiS or High5)

I believe mechanical assistance is available for this event if any non-normal fault were to occur (ie a chain break, snapped gear or brake cable etc). You'll be given a phone number to call in the event of such a fault - there will be dedicated mechanic cars driving around on the course.

Hope that helps?

emx

one more tip....

stop calling it a race - it's not.