silkman Posted April 1, 2014 Share I've just started cycling a few months ago. I do about 30-40 km once a week (don't laugh )I've got a borrowed bike and am still riding with my tekkies. The most I've done is 60km in almost 4 hours (again- don't laugh )I was thinking of entering some events. Is the Emperor's 102km a relatively flat route?What if I'm the last rider and can't make the cutoff?Oh- I also don't know how to change a tire! Tumbleweed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryn Posted April 1, 2014 Share Yes it is flat, but you will still suffer with the distance, and will struggle to finish if 60km takes you 4 hours to complete. Why don't you consider registering for the short distance, and work your way up to to a 100km event slowly. DIPSLICK and Dexter-morgan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracs Posted April 1, 2014 Share If you can do 60 you will manage 100 on race day - and it is a flat easy route. Just pace yourself and make use of the water points. BUT, practice changing a tube before you head out on race day. Edited April 1, 2014 by dracs Tumbleweed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted April 1, 2014 Share or As for the takkies i did my first and only 94.7 race on a 1983 steel road bike that was 8 sizes to small for me with my nike sneakers and only 70km of training. finished it in 4H29M33Sec. If your mind is right the body can do just about anything. dracs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Low Posted April 1, 2014 Share Be kind to yourself and do the shorter distance. It will make you more positive in the long run (pardon the pun) to achieve something decent,rather than kill yourself going for the whole enchillada. scotty, DIPSLICK and Tumbleweed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkman Posted April 1, 2014 Share Thanks Hubbers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabs Posted April 1, 2014 Share Silkman. Start off slowly buddy, and enjoy it. Do the shorter route, and train constantly so that you can do the longer rides with greater ease later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted April 1, 2014 Share Yes it is flat, but you will still suffer with the distance What this bloke said. Remember, any race in GP is flat. There are no hills here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted April 1, 2014 Share Suggest you learn bunch riding first. It can be quite daunting at first and a stupid move could be rather painful for others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT4 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Start with the shorter distance and get your confidence up of riding in a group and look at training through winter and do races in the spring and summer time again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_black_stig Posted April 1, 2014 Share The shorter route will be the better option IMO. On another note (to the OP), you might want to calculate your average riding speed (60km divide by 4hr ....) to give yourself an estimate on the finishing time for the longer distance race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted April 1, 2014 Share If you can do 60 you will manage 100 on race day - and it is a flat easy route. Just pace yourself and make use of the water points.Agree with Dracs post here... Enjoy the race and hope its the first of many more for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squier Posted April 2, 2014 Share You'll probably finish, but it will be anything but enjoyable. 7 hours on saddle is a very long time, especially if you're not used to it. I agree with the guys saying to start on shorter distance. Make it fun for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted April 2, 2014 Share Be kind to yourself and do the shorter distance. It will make you more positive in the long run (pardon the pun) to achieve something decent,rather than kill yourself going for the whole enchillada.What this man said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted April 2, 2014 Share There is nothing wrong with doing the shorter distance at a race intensity which is different to your normal training/fun rides. Enjoy the race vibe, race hard over the shorter distance and train your body, legs and heart to work at a higher rate than your normal rides. Use your fun rides to build base miles, do longer distances and build up to doing longer races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted April 2, 2014 Share YOU DONT WANT TO GO OUT ON YOUR FIRST RACE AND ABSOLUTELY HATE IT AND NEVER CYCLE AGAINas said build yourself up so you learn as you grow scotty and Harryn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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