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« on: July 02, 2009, 04:44:07 PM »
I'm going to be doing a sponsored cycle to Dublin from Belfast on 26th of September and was wondering has anyone got any training tips etc?
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« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2009, 04:46:30 PM »
I don't know much about cycling but I'd say make sure the sadle's in proper order or get a new one. To paraphrase Mills lane - protect your 'misters'  at all times. And carb up!
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« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2009, 04:50:01 PM »
what bike you using?
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2009, 04:51:19 PM »
im not 100 per cent yet, i plan on getting a new bike this weekend, any tips?
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2009, 04:52:14 PM »
budget?
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« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2009, 04:54:30 PM »
well i don't want to be spending mega bucks on a bike just for a sponsored cycle, want to be spending as little as possible on something comfortable.
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« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2009, 05:17:13 PM »
hmmmmm probs go for a look around your local bike store, i would go for someting like a TRAX full suspension mountain bike as they are very comfy, but dont come that cheap
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« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2009, 05:19:05 PM »
This is what you want mate, a good old....

PEDAL AND POP!!!
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« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2009, 09:51:20 PM »
saracen's are a nice ride and for training tips go on a bike ride and build the distance up each time, i ride about 10-20 miles a day up and find it easy usually do about 6 miles in 20 mins which is good i guess
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2009, 09:53:58 PM »
I use to have a Scott a while ago, was one of he lower models though, YZ3 think, nice bike though. I think the best bit of advice was decks, sort ya saddle out first!
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« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2009, 10:00:03 PM »
cheers fellas, and come on brick ill only need the scooter after about 20 miles  Grin
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« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2009, 10:12:03 PM »
I have done a few long rides. Get the best seat you can afford, good shorts with padding, a light bike (I like treks) with slick tyres not off road ones. I would advise a racer rather than a mountain bike or at least a hybrid. Try out as many energy bars and drinks as possible in your practice rides till you find the ones which suit you best. Obviously get spare inner tubes and necessary tools. Where a helmet and good gloves. Try and be doing at least 60% distance comfortably before race day. Train as often as possible for as long as possible. Get a riding partner(s).
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« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2009, 10:13:22 PM »
Try and get yourself a camelbak (its a mini back pack with a water pouch inside it and has a pipe coming out the side to drink from)
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« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2009, 10:21:51 PM »
Whats the charity?
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« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2009, 11:23:14 PM »
I recently did a Manchester to Liverpool ride which was 40 miles. It was in the heat and the last stretch was a bit of a killer but we didn't really take the breaks we should so that's the main advice I would give. Every 10 miles or so and take a 10 minute break, don't try and complete it in a set time. There will be checkpoints if it's organised and they're there for a reason so stop and take a breather, get a drink etc. A Camelbak is a good shout, they're expensive but worth the investment. You could make one yourself by getting a cheap ruck sack and the bladder from EBay.

Get padded shorts and get some gloves, gloves will protect your hands from the elements but also prevent you getting blisters especially over 100 miles

Is it off-road, on-road, mixture? That should determine what bike you get. 

I have a Marin Northside Trail for off-roading which my father in law borrowed for the Mcr-Lpool one but I wouldn't want to do 100 miles in that, it would hurt a lot more! You would be better with a Hybrid, I have a great Hybrid called a Scott Sportster which I absolutely love and is perfect for the types of rides that Bike Events offer - mixture of on and off road.

I have bad sciatica and arthritis which is now in my neck so would really struggle with anything more than 40 miles but I'd love to do 100 miles. Enjoy  Wink

 
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