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Start early, finish late and take a break every hour. Do it in the summer so you have lots of daylight 😊

My first century was a supported ride. Haven't done one again. As a bike tourer, I am doing about 50 a day. One of my tricks is stopping about every hour and getting off the bike. Kind of changes your perspective along the way.

I did 100 miles once, 12 hours in non stop rain in northern Laos

I did my first century (108.4 miles) two weekends ago. I have two big tips. The first is to wear a hydration pack. I rode with a 2 liter bladder on my back and two 710 milliliter bottles on the bike. It helps you stay hydrated and helps you decide when and where you want to stop and take a break, instead of having to stop because you ran out of water. The second tip is to plan into your route multiple bailout points. Don't do a straight out and back, have a big loop that lets you turn off and head home if you need to. It also helps if you can plan those bailout points near public transit so that you can still get home with a hard bonk. Knowing you have these options makes it mentally easier to keep going. I know that you felt that it would make it harder mentally, but I hade the opposite experience.

100 miles on those big slow tyres is genuinely impressive on slick road tyres you'd have breezed through it.

Ya at sea level not at 6000ft

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Great tips, thank you! Although I will only do 100k, as I'm a European pussy.

I used to do 40 miles a day 3x a week for a year straight back in 2017. My longest ride was 80miles in a day and i was at work at 6am the next day with no pain. It wouldnt take much to get back into the shape i was back then. I regularly think about trying a 100+ mile ride. Its not for the faint of heart though.

I remember my first 100km trip. I almost collapsed at the end, because I did not bring enough water and food. So my tip to beginners like myself is to make sure to pack up enough of both or to look up before if you have any opportunities to refill on your path.

cmon 100m is nothing if you not in a race mode and do very basic things. It is not even 100m XC.

U forgot the main tip, avoid going uphill 😂

I do centuries in NewYork. The thing that really helps is going through so many different neighborhoods and over so many bridges. The monotony of long miles on barren lifeless roads would make the ride twice as taxing and exhausting. My centuries are actually 4 25 milers combined with bailout opportunities along the way so it helps mentally. However you do it the fact is that it’s an amazing achievement and a ride to be proud of!

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probably stating the obvious but don't even think about wearing a backpack, you'll get pains in your shoulders, neck, etc. put everything on your bike, or if you absolutely must wear some of your stuff, use a fanny pack instead of a backpack. also, while it might be tempting to just bring energy bars and gels on the journey because they weigh less and consume less space, it is worth icluding some normal food like sandwiches because your guts will not like energy bars all day. for me what helped a whole lot was doing the ride with two friends instead of just doing it alone. did 130 miles while my previous longest ride was probably 40 or 50.

Good work Man U should have more subs I hope this boost ur engagement

a 100 mile ride is a great personal challenge. Ive done quite a few and my first couple of rides were a learning experience. It's fun to think what you can accomplish when you dig deep and make it happen. Well done!!

can you mount 1.6 foot height 10kg bag on rear seat?

As far as pillows go I use my clothes in a stuff sack tucked in a t-shirt.

Loved your video. I ride a surly bridge club...mostly on roads here in LA....I'll be riding it on next year's ALC2025 ride. Planning on taking amtrak up to Seattle then ride down the PCBR to SF to connect with the ALC ride back to LA. Trying to balance out my 42lbs of gear over my bike.

The best thing about this is you said "should have" and not "should of"!

What is the bike? And what r those hubs/tires? How was wide tires on pavement? Considering similar setup but concerned about width

Insulated Air Core Long 25x78 is a great pad only one i bought that lasted so far 5 years and can find for 89$ also pillow by sea to summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow Large same thing comfortable and lasts year i think they even have life time warranty

I've moved away from using anything cages on my front fork. While they are really useful, I noticed my bike handled much better without the front fork bags during a ride last year. But If you need the space, avoid using them for food, as the weight fluctuates during the ride. Instead, store items you don't need to reach during the day store stuff thats lightweight and need at camp . For instance, I place the inner part of the tent on the right side and the fly on the left side in the anything bags. This way, the weight remains consistent throughout the ride. Additionally, if the tent is packed wet, the fly won't contaminate the inner tent since they are separated. The tent light enough that it wont effect handling of the front forks

First, if you're keeping your bike, I recommend getting a custom frame bag made by JPaks, Bike Bag Dude, or Merit Gear. This way, you can maximize your frame space. Opt for a frame bag with two compartments: on the right side, store all your tools and spare bike parts; on the left side, place a Befree Gravity Feed 3-liter system with a mouthpiece connected to the hose and a magnet clip attached to the handlebar. This setup allows you to drink easily on the go, as the Befree has a built-in filter. You can just fill it with water and drink without needing a mini squeeze and small bag. Given your large frame, you could easily fit an additional 1-liter Befree bag, providing you with a total of 4 liters of water centrally located on the bike. This eliminates the need for a water bottle under the frame, which often gets covered in dirt. Ps if you want more tips just ask .. camera mounts front bag fork bags stem bags seatpost bags .. by reorganizing you setup you be able to carry more food more space and easier to find stuff ..

Cool video man … reminds me of my first setup 15 years ago when first started bikepacking my setup has for sure evolved over the years from what i call trail and error .. but your on the right track at the end when you mention larger bag at the front .. i write some tips i would do below

you sound like youre on the verge of a breakdown every sentence

You should have went south. Michiganders hate f.i.p.s. .

Omg this is the best content I could’ve stumbled upon

Would totally ride to Miami with you if you're down I live in ky

Glad you’re feeling better!

Great to meet you last night Johnny! Safe travels and appreciate the shout out. Loved hearing about your adventures and happy to be a part of it! And thanks for the note! Good people like you help restore my faith in humanity! Cheers buddy!

nice would love to smoke a j to those views

Great idea! Leland, MI is a favorite destination. So is Silver Lake. Ice cream is the best. If you get to the Eastern Side of Michigan- 4th of July in Bay City, MI is outstanding. Friendly people who live visitors. Caseville Beach, MI- heavenly.

Keep it coming! 🎉

Would love to travel like this one day

This is EPIC! 🎉

This is amazing summer therapy content

I love this adventure!

Killing it!

Good luck! Also next time bring your captions up so they aren’t blocked by the caption

Ive felt like doing this before.. you are a brave man

Personally I would add a water bladder to your back pack… means you can drink through a tube while riding and you can get an extra 3 litres of water

That looks sick! Updates?

Good luck!

This is awesome, ill definitely be watching for your updates!

Holy shit are we living the same life? I just left on my own bikepacking trip today!

Looks like a beautiful 83 miles!

“Pretty to Waukegan” is the rating scale I never knew I needed.

Good day