First 100 miler this weekend

willow71uk

I'm riding my 1st 100 miler this weekend. 85 is the most i have done so far which was flat but this 100 miler will have a few lumps in the Trough of Bowland :shock: I need some fuelling tips before, during and after.

AK_jnr

For my first 100 miler I started early (6.30) took the first 70 odd miles a bit easy then absolutely hammered the final loop which is our chaingang route. And was still home by 12 ish
Plenty of food, plenty of drink. Have fun.

AK_jnr

Nothing out of the ordinary food wise. I think people make it seem to much of a big deal.

Porridge and banana before.

Soreen and assorted energy bars during.

Rego recovery shake after.

Cleat Eastwood

One thing thats awkward about long group rides is eating in a bunch - especially if you're struggling opening a bar - to keep pockets light on the last 100 I did I had 2 bars cut in half so I could just pull them out and eat them - also for variety I made 2 rice cakes from this chap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UiuqIWGe_s

oh and a banana - you probably wont need that much with a cafe stop or two - but bananas are always good, as are

http://road.cc/content/review/19463-zip ... ergy-chews

What I did as well was have one bottle of water with these in (only need take a few tablets with you)

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=55056

and one with a carb drink in

The key I found was to eat regularly early on in the ride - and to grab a nibble at traffic lights etc - it sso easy to get dragged along with the group and not refuel.

Sounds a great day - i've a new frame I need to build up - so maybe next time - but good breakfast - eat and drink early on and rehydrate /refuel well at the cafe - enjoy it sounds a brilliant day - hope the weather is good for you all.

BTW the trough isnt that bad a climb you'll probably waste a load more energy dodging potholes - haha.

willow71uk

Cheers guys. Cleat it's a pity your not coming then i can work out who you are as you said you would be on the wheel of a Pinarello so that would be Ste or Dean. I've stocked up on the Zero Extreme tabs and some SIS energy bars and will take some Soreen and a Banana. Hopefully my pockets are big enough for it all. As for the Trough i'm not too worried now as i have had a look on Google maps and doesn't seem that bad it's similar to the Beacon maybe.
I will report back Monday how i got on.

thegreatdivide

Cleat's advice is bang on. I second the cutting open of your bars for ease of eating on the move and those rice cakes are the bomb!

If you can get some High5 2:1 sachets take three. One in each bottle pre ride and one in your back pocket. They’re great for topping up carbs. A few sips every 10 to 15 mins will do the trick.

Have a big breakfast and then eat every 20 mins after the first hour. You’re not out to lose weight – you’re out to ride 100 miles!

No doubt someone will be along in a sec to tell you that eating on the bike is overrated and they can do a 400k audax on nothing but the sweat off their beard and a strip of old sandal leather. Please ignore them ;-)

willow71uk

Well it was just short of 100 by 6 miles The Trough was tough as was Jeffery Hill but i managed them and feel much better for doing it.

jotko

willow71uk wrote:

Well it was just short of 100 by 6 miles The Trough was tough as was Jeffery Hill but i managed them and feel much better for doing it.

I think I would have ridden round in circles for 6 miles just to say I had done it....

willow71uk

I would of as well but i was absoultely drained and couldn't ride anymore.