training for a 100 miler in 5 weeks

ianbar
ianbar Posts: 1,354
edited March 2012 in Road beginners
i have seen a ride in lincolnshire in april. 2 routes 100km and 100 miles i would ideally like to challenge myself to the 100 miles, previously my longest ride was a little over 50 miles.i know the route isn't hilly with just one cat 5(mapmyride) just wondered if i am aiming a bit high too soon. i only really get chance for say 3 decent rides a week.i did 70 miles last week in total and i do aim to increase this week on week.
enigma esprit
cannondale caad8 tiagra 2012

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  • thegibdog
    thegibdog Posts: 2,106
    ianbar wrote:
    just wondered if i am aiming a bit high too soon
    No.

    Just increase the mileage as you say and make sure you eat and drink properly and you should be fine.
    https://gibworth.mypixieset.com
  • ianbar
    ianbar Posts: 1,354
    thank you, was my thoughts. my mid week rides tend to be at most 2 hours but i do try and hit some decent climbs so to make them harder. then at weekend more a case of get the miles and ride over what i find! will increase as i plan, cheers
    enigma esprit
    cannondale caad8 tiagra 2012

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