Trek Verve 2 is nice
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Trek Verve 2 is nice
I never heard of metric century until I
just googled it... about 62 miles.
Long distance cycling is easy with training
first and foremost, along with the right
gear and supplies and shit.
First of all, people think they can up and
decide that they are going to do a
century without training first.
You could do it but it would be difficult
for someone that's fit and exercises
regularly. People who are not fit, could
not just up and ride 100 miles without
proper training.
What I mean by training, is RIDE!
Not sure what level you're at but I'd tell
anyone to start small. Ride 2 miles.
Next day ride 5 miles. Few more days
ride 10 miles. It really does get easier and
easier! Before you know it, you're riding
50 miles with ease!
I make sure I'm hydrated and I always
take some sea salt to mix with my water.
I take routes that have mc Donald's or other
places where where I can fill up my water
bottles.
62 miles I can do without bringing food,
but if im riding 75, 100, 150 mile rides,
I stuff my saddle bag and Jersey pockets
with nuts, fruit or something for calories
for energy.
The main thing is, start small and work
your way up to the big rides. Believe me,
you'll be doing the full centuries (100 mile)
in no time!
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Nothing wrong with that. If you buy a quality bike, it should last you at least 10 years and ideally more. I still have my mid-90's Rockhopper.
Mexico race run
Lol. We on the same boat. It's not cheap. Wow! U are almost a pro. 20 miles . I just need something like the trek. To go. & go.
If I can find 1. For $400. I would be so greatful!
Same here, el cheapo. I was looking at this one from Costco. Not sure if it's a decent bike?
https://www.costco.com/Northrock-XC00-Fat-Tire-Bike-.product.100467336.html
Of course, I'd really like a Reid Zeus, but I'm not springing $1,500.00.
I am also riding the MS-150, 150 mile
tour here in Cleveland, one week from
today!
I've rode it 22 times!
Yes, initially, the hobby can be expensive
but after you get a good bike and take
care of it, it's not expensive at all!
I ride a minimum of 1,000 - 1,500 miles
every riding season (about 7 months).
I love long distance road biking.
I rode the Cleveland MS-150 Buckeye
Breakaway Tour this weekend and I
gotta say, it was a little rougher than
previous years.
My legs started cramping up a little
on day two but I pedaled thru.
Average speed was 17.6 mph.
175 miles... piece of cake.
Man you would have to pick me up with a spatula after one of these races.
Bro had that missing tooth when the video started I knew we was in for an adventure.
Bro had that missing tooth when the video started I knew we was in for an adventure.
Please send me the link. I'm in need of a bike.
Hhhhhheeeeeellllllllppppppppp.