How far could you ride in a day?
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If you stay 'out of the red' (as they say) you can go on pretty much forever as long as your arris stays 'intact' and you keep fueled, this is harder to achieve on an MTB where you often need to put in that bit extra or have a rougher section where your legs are acting as suspension.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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I agree with that. Unlike (say) running which ruins you over time, cycling doesn't. Keep refuelled and there's no reason you can't keep going indefinitely.0
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I think I'm quite lucky with my saddle to endurance ratio, I can do about 8 to ten hours before my legs say no, my bum says no, and my head says, time for a pint and a large plate of chips!
A good saddle is worth a lot, I just randomly got lucky mine suits me, my mates say it looks like a razor blade but it's far more comfy than some heavily padded saddles I've tried.0 -
Again, two pairs of shorts are your friend.0
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On hot days, don't neglect socks either, I've had to change a sweat soaked pair of socks mid ride as my skin was starting to chafe as it softened.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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If you stay 'out of the red' (as they say) you can go on pretty much forever as long as your arris stays 'intact' and you keep fueled, this is harder to achieve on an MTB where you often need to put in that bit extra or have a rougher section where your legs are acting as suspension.
Yep pretty much agreed here. There's the obvious element of training - you've got to build up to the distance. They say increase by 10% per week in distance or intensity.
But on event day you can push it a lot more.
I did 335km in 16 hours - took it really steady, mostly z2, and could have carried on but I was just sick of it. (Loop of London https://www.strava.com/activities/161419534). I'd done maybe 4 centuries that year in preparation.
You may find if you push yourself past your limit that your stomach starts to find it difficult to digest food, especially if your intensity is higher. You'll have to stop and let the blood circulate a bit so you can feed again.
In terms of butt protection
1) ensure your saddle is a good fit:
i) width - get measured with the Specialized Buttometer (no really), many shops have it
ii) your sit bones should take all the pressure
iii) absolutely zero pressure on the soft bits in the middle
2) get a decent chamois - Sugoi or Etxeondo are top of my list
3) if the edge of the chamois chafes, consider compression shorts underneath, i use Linebreak
4) as with the endurance, the butt also needs to get used to it - build up the endurance steadily.
5) Assos chamois cream to avoid saddle sore if it's wet / hot0 -
+1 for sock changes. It's surprising how much better it feels just pulling on some fresh socks!On hot days, don't neglect socks either, I've had to change a sweat soaked pair of socks mid ride as my skin was starting to chafe as it softened.Viscount Grand Touring - in bits
Trek ZX6500 - semi-retired
HP Velotechnik Spirit
Brompton M6
Specialized Camber Comp0 -
Just wear Woolie Boolies in the first place, never considered changing socks!0
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Never tried them, in the UK my socks are fine, when overseas they can get soaked in sweat (to the point you leave visibly wet footprints when you take your shoes off)......Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Woolie Boolies answer all sock based problems! They're lovely!0
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I also had an abortive - Southdowns way double attempt this year supporting a ladies record attempt. for the record I believe its closer to 24,000ft climb. Rain, a crash and wind was our problem, just got too cold on the nite return section and we knew after about 140 miles that we we'd be out of time. We limped on for a bit, but the desire had gone once we knew it wasn't going to be close.
Will have another go next year.
But as others have said - its all about the climb and conditions. On a flat trail, I would have though 300 is double on an MTB0 -
By the very best perhaps, but that's a 12.5mph average solidly for 24 hours. Few would manage that. Even when Mayhem was at Sandwell Park no one got that far.0
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If I understood the data correctly 32 laps is 240 miles... BUT nearly 34,000 ft climb. Getting on for 20% more climb than the SDW.
Indeed a massive, massive challenge.. vastly greater than say 15-16mph along a disused railway track for example, which is where I was thinking 300 miles might be doable.0 -
Where did you find the results going back that far? It's not been at Sandwell since 2004.0
