New to cycling

Hi Folks
I'm fairly new to cycling and had been training for an upcoming event this Sat for approx 4 months, however due to unfortunate circumstances i have not been in a position to train in the last month, until Sat past. I am doing the edinburgh night ride this weekend. It's 50 miles so given the fact that i can only really cycle this week i'm not expecting to be that quick and have given myself 5 hours - Is this reasonable ? I am pretty fit anyhow.
Another question is what should I eat on the week coming and on the day itself and how much cycling should i be putting in this week as not to over do it.
Any advice most gratefully received.


I'm fairly new to cycling and had been training for an upcoming event this Sat for approx 4 months, however due to unfortunate circumstances i have not been in a position to train in the last month, until Sat past. I am doing the edinburgh night ride this weekend. It's 50 miles so given the fact that i can only really cycle this week i'm not expecting to be that quick and have given myself 5 hours - Is this reasonable ? I am pretty fit anyhow.
Another question is what should I eat on the week coming and on the day itself and how much cycling should i be putting in this week as not to over do it.
Any advice most gratefully received.




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I ride 4/5 times a week both road and MTB, I can expect to do a 50miles - 9000ft D+ in 6h30.
You can do it in 5h if it's a flat ride and nothing technical.
During the ride eat carbs and stay hydrated.
In terms of food - no need to carb load unless you have a low BMI. Energy powder (sugar, Caffeine vits) in your drink will fuel you on the day, maybe with a couple of flapjacks in your pocket and a decent (but not too big breakfast).
Set a pace that keeps you in your endurance zone - i.e. not panting and sweating hard. Still able to breathe through your nose etc.
Stretching & Workout Vids
I can agree with that.