I hope everyone is able to learn something from this video!! 1:43: How to crush a long run or ride. 3:23: My nutrition strategy. 3:47: Get in the ZONE! 5:58: Mental tricks. 6:56: Performance enhancing drugs! 7:40: How to set and achieve BIG goals. 8:38: Best sunglasses for running and riding.
being a cyclist myself, who has many many 100+ mile rides on his cv, i give ultimate respect to nick... sitting in the saddle for six and a half hours is no joke. you find out a lot about yourself during activities like this
@@turtletramp I do most of my ride without cleats or cycling shorts. For long rides I actively avoid cleats because they are just uncomfortable and inconvenient to me.
@Top Trending interesting though, I tried runners the other day and it made me realise how much I need them to utilise hamstrings... My feet were slepping and forget any type of sprint
Waaay too true. The first and last lap take care of themselves. The second you’re still motivated, but the third you’re just like “I have to double that??? Nah fam I’m done”
@@NotADuncon I would strongly encourage you not to try keto with cycling. It just isn’t healthy or sustainable. The way you burn carbs at such a massive rate you will not have insulin spikes and thus convert carbs to body fat. Rather focus on the quality of the carbs, fats and proteins you eat. That and just listen to your body. Also, pay attention to when you deliver those nutrients to your body.
Max respect, It took me 2 years to get to around that level, average 6h 20mins to 6h 30 mins. my first 100 took 7h 15 mins. Great strategy to break down your ride like you did, took me a long time to realise that this is the best way to do it.
@@infiniteheygtre4580 so why is he clickbaiting people by putting ‘Olympic Runner’ in the title, if he has not run at that level long enough for it to be relevant?
"My butt hurts, my neck hurts, my GoPro's batteries are dead, our pets heads are falling off!" Funniest line of the video. Any day you can lay down a Dumb and Dumber quote is a good day. Keep up the good work Nick! 👊
My first century was back in 2018, from Tigard to Hood River, over the west side of Mt. Hood. It's still one of my favorite rides, and my distances keep increasing. Well done on your first 100!
Congrats! 100 miles is difficult especially with no training. Me and a friend rode 100 miles with very little training too. However we did it in 11 hours and on Mountainbikes 😂 props on doing that same distance in half the time.
@@TheNuclearBolton running is way more difficult than riding a bike. For food we had sandwiches and protein bars. When we arrived we ate steak and stuff 😂
@@oskarchudy3237 Eating like a King! I wish I had someone waiting for me on the other side of the track with a steak. 😂 What made you want to ride 100 miles?
Literally just started the process of transitioning to cycling from 15+ years of running... the century ride is definitely something I’m looking to do!
Back in 98', My son and I rode our first Century. Four of his friends wanted to join us. When they showed up to a training ride, two of the boys were on BMX bikes. After the 50 mile training ride, neither boy wanted to attempt the Century. Can't imagine 50 miles on BMX bike. I Hope those boys started taking the advice of older people as they grew up.
Hi, good job Nicks. I biked almost the same distance here in Colombia but with an elevation gain about 2500 meters haha. Keep it going, you are and incledible person and sportsman!.
Hi Nick. I enjoyed so much this video. I used to ride in bike in my 20's. It reminded me the cool experiences at those times. Finally I subscribed after viewing and enjoying this video. Great drone filming. I'm 62 and mostly jump rope nowadays. Greetings from Mexico!
This reminded me of my first and only century ride, and much like yourself it doubled my previous distance PB. The neck discomfort is on another level....fair play.
Dude, your seat looks a little low! No wonder your knees hurt! Also, cool! Longest ride I've done is about 50 miles on a mountain bike in Moab; Porcupine Rim loop from town, with side trips.
Another video, yay!! This is the best way to start off your week! Congrats on achieving your goal and thx for being an inspiration and showing us to not let our goals go by!
Great job achieving your goal. My first 100 miler was with a small group of pretty elite endurance cyclists. We stopped at 45 miles and 75 miles and averaged 20mph for the 100 miles. Needless to say it was rough. I had been trying for months and months to ride 100 miles on my own, and either bonked or had mechanical issues. It was quite an emotional moment when I finally did it, and at such a good pace.
I'm happy with your comparison to me. I was unsure if I was in any sort of level like others. As I have only been recreational riding for about 1 year and now do a weekly ride averaging about 90km in a single day (4-6 hour rides). Not many sealed roads and with some climbs of upwards to 400m at times so distance travelled can be slow. I don't have a support vehicle and do the ride with food only what I can carry in a small bag with some additional water top ups along the way. My biggest things that prevents me going further is usually just the sawness from the saddle or the on set of night. I'm glad you actually experienced and shared your similar pains as many people won't talk about it. Considering I couldnt make 2km on my first day a year ago I am extremely proud of my achievements within 12months. Thank you for your video.
Well whaddya know!! This gets uploaded right after my 20 miler cross-training ride!! Nick always posts at the perfect times for me. Keep up the good work!!
Late to the comments party here, I've read through the comments upthread and I don't get the negativity. So Nick was a world class 800 metre runner a few years ago and is clearly in good physical condition, however, specificity counts for so much. He's done very well in my opinion. Having cycled 10,25 and 50 mile time trials and covered 400 km audax or randoneur rides I can say being fast over 10 miles doesn't extrapolate into being able to cover 100 miles easily. Well done Nick 👏
You're awesome man! Been following you for a long time. I was a XC and track runner in hs and then transitioned to road bike racing in 2015. Fell in love with cycling hard. It's got the aerobic/anaerobic challenge of running but with lots more fun and way more to see in one day. Also, you should attempt this challenge again but next time train a bit for it, get a bike fit (your fit seemed far from ideal), a more aerodynamic set of wheels, way better/tighter fitting cycling kit, clipless pedals/shoes, and a way better nutrition strategy. All those changes and I'm almost certain you would take off easily 30+ mins. Again, you're awesome man!
I've been spending some time riding these same roads this summer. I've biked the Corvallis to Eugene section of the Willamette Scenic Bikeway a few times this year. The scenery in the Willamete Valley is fantastic! One of the best parts is refueling with some Sizzle Pie pizza and Vodoo Donuts!
your theory of breaking down the big goal into bite size chunks is something very useful I needed to hear. I am going to put your method into practice. As you said in your video you personal best was 50 miles which is also mine!! I am currently training for my first century as well. This video was great man thanks
Hey Nick, here are some tips that you might find helpful next time you go on a long ride: Get some cyclist clothes (a fitted jersey and a good chamois), some SPD-SL cleats and more specific bike shoes will also help a lot, and raise that seat post! Also, some SIS gels (and sport bars if you want something solid) will help much better with nutrition rather than those Cheetos and chips. It's not about getting as many calories as possible (in that case you could drink a bottle of oil since it has a ton of calories), but getting quality calories that will help you.
You are an inspiration! Have been a fan and a follower since I was a boy in 2008. I am thrilled to see that you possess the same energy and optimism as you did in years past! Love this challenge and I look forward to your newest endeavors. Maybe a triathlon?
@@rosihantu1 Yes. Running shoes are designed to absorb energy from a foot hitting the ground and deform. Cycling shoes have soles that are very stiff and transmit more force into the pedals. Nick was leaving some power on the table by choosing running shoes. Over an 8 hour ride that would be considerable.
@@DennisWurster yep they’re perfect for beginner cyclists because they’re very comfortable and easy to clip in 👍🏻 it was still an incredible effort by Nick even with clipless pedals and with road pedals he could get even more power
I used to ride century rides and would do them in about 5 hours. I don't ride as much anymore because I find that I like to have a more diverse menu of exercise. Swimming, running, hiking, weight training etc. So I don't focus on just spending hours in the saddle anymore. Props for riding 100 miles with no training. That's insane!
Hey Nick! Can you post the route you took on the ride? I live in South Salem and may want to do something similar but start in Corvallis and work south toward your area...
Great work! I did my 1st Century ride last Tuesday here in Ventura county/Santa Barbara. It's hard but very rewarding, that feeling when you pass 75 miles it's more than physical challenge, it's mental. I burned 6,144 calories.
Great job on the first century!!!! It's not easy for someone who doesn't ride a ton. Your time was good though. This year I did 351 miles in one ride. We got rained out of our quad-century attempt. It took just over 25 hrs elapsed. 20.5 rolling. Self supported, we ate gas station food that we bought along the way. Low over night temp: 27.
Hey nick, your the goat. I’m in 7th grade cross country. What do you think would be a good 2 mile time? What was your two mile time around 7th grade (if you remember), and what are some workouts to improve 2 mile speed?
Nick - "on this channel we don't suffer that much" Also Nicks recent videos - 'Eating the Travis Scott Meal, Then Running a mile' 'Olympic Runner Attempts US army fitness test with ZERO training" 'All out 800 meters against high schoolers'
First time I did a century on my bike it was a double century. Seattle to Portland 2010. Super tough. I’ve never bonked so hard before. I got over the bridge from Washington to Oregon and figured Portland would be right there so I started really pushing it for maybe 20 miles and completely ran out of gas (carbs). It’s about 40 miles from the border to Portland. Had a chocolate bar and a can of coke and I was good again. Made it in at 10:30 at night. So exhausted. I’ve done it many times since and have improved my times greatly. Oh yeah the first bike was from the 1970’s. So fun to suffer like that. Totally hooked me. Century rides are easy now.
Damn good job Nick! As a cyclist who is trying to get back into running, I can't imagine trying to do a marathon, or even half-marathon without training. As for the sore legs, a part of it might be the bike fit. Not sure if you got the bike fit to your body, but once a bike is set up correctly, it can make a world of difference in comfort and power output. Keep it up with the great videos!
Nice accomplishment Nick. As others have said, get a bike fit. To my eyes the bike is likely one size too big and to me it looks like your saddle is a bit high. Cycling is great and you can do it for your entire life, especially if you can find a comfortable position. Saddles are extremely important as well. Keep the videos coming, they are enjoyable to watch.
@@Peter-bv9lj I wasn't looking at what he was eating. I was thinking more along the lines of having a plan is better just because sometimes when doing long endurance events your body doesn't want to take in those calories and if you have a made plan you will know you still have to take them in. When you are just going by what you want, you might skip eating at times and end up bonking hard. That's just my opinion and what works for me though.
@@basebasketball4all I heard that this is less of an issue in cycling compared to running because you are basically sitting which seems to be less stressful on the digestive system. Though you definetly need a mindset to eat and eat in time.
Me: longest about 14 miles...and I average like only 11.5 mph. I bought a heavier hybrid bike. Should have got a road bike. Maybe trade it in in the spring.
I have followed you through your olympic years and wondered what ever happened to you and I came across this video, I'm a long distance biker too, your'e not such a bad guy after all, your'e even human !
As a junior in high school post track season I set a goal to bike a far as possible on my hybrid bike. Managed to get 70 miles on the dot. Never felt so sore in my life in my legs. I burned 2700 calories on that bike ride. I remember bringing my wallet and buying cliff bars and Gatorade at convenience stores because I ran out of fluids and food during my bike. Nick is justified eating chips😂😂
I really enjoy ur vids nick as i strained my hamstring A couple of weeks ago and didn’t get my third campion boy track and field as my hamy was as strong and couldn’t power off the line
My brother-in-law and I did the STP (Seattle to Portland, 204 miles) in 2007. We did 138 miles the first day which was devastating. Lots of stops where people would be selling this incredible food. We could ANYTHING we wanted which was great!
I am an amateur cyclist and just got into cycling last year. I am all into cycling for performance now. My first century was averaged at 18mph. My most recent one was at 23mph. Love seeing awesome gains like this. Cycling is an amazing sport!
I hope everyone is able to learn something from this video!!
1:43: How to crush a long run or ride.
3:23: My nutrition strategy.
3:47: Get in the ZONE!
5:58: Mental tricks.
6:56: Performance enhancing drugs!
7:40: How to set and achieve BIG goals.
8:38: Best sunglasses for running and riding.
🔥
Can I ask, why the Tuna for lunch? Is it lighter for you? I would be afraid it would be too heavy for my stomach
You going to do a triathlon? I know you like open water.
@@Youkodoll19 I just really like tuna! :D
@@Shevock I do! And yes, I'd love to try and Ironman one day.
being a cyclist myself, who has many many 100+ mile rides on his cv, i give ultimate respect to nick... sitting in the saddle for six and a half hours is no joke. you find out a lot about yourself during activities like this
MY BUTT HURTS!!!
Nice job to both of yall
And did it without cleats. No thanks.
@@turtletramp I do most of my ride without cleats or cycling shorts. For long rides I actively avoid cleats because they are just uncomfortable and inconvenient to me.
@Top Trending interesting though, I tried runners the other day and it made me realise how much I need them to utilise hamstrings... My feet were slepping and forget any type of sprint
When he said the last lap isn’t the hardest of the mile, the third one is. I felt that on a spiritual level😂
Waaay too true. The first and last lap take care of themselves. The second you’re still motivated, but the third you’re just like “I have to double that??? Nah fam I’m done”
@@themanwithnoname2183 Amen that’s literally my exact rationale EVERY time I go into a mile, “Nah fam I can’t do this anymore”
amen!
I’ve tried to think of the third map as like 4 x 100 or 2 x 200 to make it seem easier but absolutely nothing helps it’s just straight p a I n
Definitely experienced many third laps of the mike. Ouch
As a competitive cyclist I ride 100 miles all the time, but for Nick to do it with that gear and no training is crazy. Mad props!
My first road ride was a 100km with no training on a flat bar trail bike and that got me hooked into road cycling
Nice flex
I am thirteen and i have done the same
Coulda just gone with the compliment and not the humble brag
I hate stupid as kids that brag But I’m the fastest kid in my school no cap and I spit bars
A Gramin watch would look at this workout and be like “You need 16 years of recovery”
No worries, just do a 1km recovery ride afterwards and your recovery time will be reduced to 4 hours.
Training Effect overreaching!
Or high school teacher: just walk it off or ride it off in this case
As a competitive cyclist, I can confirm, we all eat tons of candy on long training rides.
i believe it!! I was craving candy the whole time
Our muscles run on carbs, so suger is what we need. Sugar+water and off you go
I always eat gummy bears, its affordable, easily store, and prevents me from getting cramps hahaha
I don't want to be one of those keto hype people but I know some people started considering keto. I know ultra runners use it.
@@NotADuncon I would strongly encourage you not to try keto with cycling. It just isn’t healthy or sustainable. The way you burn carbs at such a massive rate you will not have insulin spikes and thus convert carbs to body fat. Rather focus on the quality of the carbs, fats and proteins you eat. That and just listen to your body. Also, pay attention to when you deliver those nutrients to your body.
Max respect, It took me 2 years to get to around that level, average 6h 20mins to 6h 30 mins. my first 100 took 7h 15 mins. Great strategy to break down your ride like you did, took me a long time to realise that this is the best way to do it.
Zero training, except the years of olympic level running and also cycling. LOL.
Yea but he hasnt done olympic level training since 2017
@@infiniteheygtre4580 so why is he clickbaiting people by putting ‘Olympic Runner’ in the title, if he has not run at that level long enough for it to be relevant?
@@TheGlaswegianMessiah true he could have put former Olympic runner but hes smart he knows he will get more views by just saying olympic
No training is a very relative statement haha like no training specifically for that event or no training ever :)
@@JannisAdmek understood but it’s still clickbait my guy
"My butt hurts, my neck hurts, my GoPro's batteries are dead, our pets heads are falling off!" Funniest line of the video. Any day you can lay down a Dumb and Dumber quote is a good day. Keep up the good work Nick! 👊
My first century was back in 2018, from Tigard to Hood River, over the west side of Mt. Hood. It's still one of my favorite rides, and my distances keep increasing. Well done on your first 100!
Congrats! 100 miles is difficult especially with no training. Me and a friend rode 100 miles with very little training too. However we did it in 11 hours and on Mountainbikes 😂 props on doing that same distance in half the time.
Mountain bikes? Savage
How did you pack the carbs needed? I ran 10 miles with a buddy one day and I had to take a break at 5 miles and eat a subway sandwich to feel better.
@@TheNuclearBolton running is way more difficult than riding a bike. For food we had sandwiches and protein bars. When we arrived we ate steak and stuff 😂
@@oskarchudy3237 Eating like a King! I wish I had someone waiting for me on the other side of the track with a steak. 😂 What made you want to ride 100 miles?
@@TheNuclearBolton i don't even know xD Me and my friend were just like "let's do this" and just went for it
Thats such a beautiful route. Love the video and the scenery.
The willamette valley is one of my favorite places in the world.
@@nicksymmondsyou look uncomfortable on those drop bars
Literally just started the process of transitioning to cycling from 15+ years of running... the century ride is definitely something I’m looking to do!
Back in 98', My son and I rode our first Century. Four of his friends wanted to join us. When they showed up to a training ride, two of the boys were on BMX bikes. After the 50 mile training ride, neither boy wanted to attempt the Century. Can't imagine 50 miles on BMX bike. I Hope those boys started taking the advice of older people as they grew up.
Hi, good job Nicks. I biked almost the same distance here in Colombia but with an elevation gain about 2500 meters haha. Keep it going, you are and incledible person and sportsman!.
yess best time of the week - nick symmonds upload!!!
Hope you like it!
@@nicksymmonds i think it is really cool how you actually look at and read and respond to your comments
Nick Symmonds - always pushing, always modest, always teaching and most of all, always inspirational. Cheers Nick 💪🏼
I ran my first marathon distance this weekend and I used run gum to power me through
love it! HUGE accomplishment. Congrats!
Awesome dude!
nice video man, this content is genuinely motivating for me. Keep it up
Glad you liked it!!
New fan of your channel! Its awesome! Your vibe is inspirational man!!
Glad you like it! Thank you so much for watching my videos.
Yes let’s gooo Nick posted a new vid!!!
Hi Nick. I enjoyed so much this video. I used to ride in bike in my 20's. It reminded me the cool experiences at those times.
Finally I subscribed after viewing and enjoying this video. Great drone filming.
I'm 62 and mostly jump rope nowadays. Greetings from Mexico!
This reminded me of my first and only century ride, and much like yourself it doubled my previous distance PB. The neck discomfort is on another level....fair play.
Dude, your seat looks a little low! No wonder your knees hurt! Also, cool! Longest ride I've done is about 50 miles on a mountain bike in Moab; Porcupine Rim loop from town, with side trips.
Aside fron watching you bike, i also was able to see the beautiful scenery of Oregon. Nice one. Watching here from the Philippines.
You give us Energy 🏃 thanks very much 😘
Being back on your home turf after a huge ride is such a good feeling. Congrats on the ride!
Another video, yay!! This is the best way to start off your week! Congrats on achieving your goal and thx for being an inspiration and showing us to not let our goals go by!
Thanks for the message and for watching!!
@@nicksymmonds You're welcome! :) Thank you for posting and responding :D
You should totally try an Ironman triathlon
Great job achieving your goal. My first 100 miler was with a small group of pretty elite endurance cyclists. We stopped at 45 miles and 75 miles and averaged 20mph for the 100 miles. Needless to say it was rough. I had been trying for months and months to ride 100 miles on my own, and either bonked or had mechanical issues. It was quite an emotional moment when I finally did it, and at such a good pace.
You'd be surprised as how much energy is saved when you ride with a small group, of even 3 cyclists taking turns at the front.
I'm happy with your comparison to me. I was unsure if I was in any sort of level like others. As I have only been recreational riding for about 1 year and now do a weekly ride averaging about 90km in a single day (4-6 hour rides). Not many sealed roads and with some climbs of upwards to 400m at times so distance travelled can be slow. I don't have a support vehicle and do the ride with food only what I can carry in a small bag with some additional water top ups along the way. My biggest things that prevents me going further is usually just the sawness from the saddle or the on set of night. I'm glad you actually experienced and shared your similar pains as many people won't talk about it.
Considering I couldnt make 2km on my first day a year ago I am extremely proud of my achievements within 12months.
Thank you for your video.
Greetings from KSU Cycling! Always loved watching you run!
Well whaddya know!! This gets uploaded right after my 20 miler cross-training ride!! Nick always posts at the perfect times for me. Keep up the good work!!
Great job nick I was happy you went with it after doing a poll on insta!!
thanks for following me on IG Thomas!!
Nice video Nick! I just biked 80 miles yesterday, looking to do a full century by end of this week.
Enjoy it!!
Respect Nick, and yes it feels amazing when you accomplish your goals!
This is so awesome Nick! I used to run XC competitively, but switched to biking and I don’t regret it one bit. Keep it up Nick!
Late to the comments party here, I've read through the comments upthread and I don't get the negativity. So Nick was a world class 800 metre runner a few years ago and is clearly in good physical condition, however, specificity counts for so much. He's done very well in my opinion.
Having cycled 10,25 and 50 mile time trials and covered 400 km audax or randoneur rides I can say being fast over 10 miles doesn't extrapolate into being able to cover 100 miles easily. Well done Nick 👏
I still remember that familiar feeling of achievement when I completed my first century , congrats Nick symmonds
You're awesome man! Been following you for a long time. I was a XC and track runner in hs and then transitioned to road bike racing in 2015. Fell in love with cycling hard. It's got the aerobic/anaerobic challenge of running but with lots more fun and way more to see in one day.
Also, you should attempt this challenge again but next time train a bit for it, get a bike fit (your fit seemed far from ideal), a more aerodynamic set of wheels, way better/tighter fitting cycling kit, clipless pedals/shoes, and a way better nutrition strategy. All those changes and I'm almost certain you would take off easily 30+ mins.
Again, you're awesome man!
Me: going into the video
Everyone: FIRST FIRST FIRST
Technically I am first to every video ;)
FAX 😂😂😂
Wish I had my bike with me up here in Corvallis, I would've loved to ride the last 50 miles with you!
i have never ridden a bike really in my life and you inspired me to try. thanks
I've been spending some time riding these same roads this summer. I've biked the Corvallis to Eugene section of the Willamette Scenic Bikeway a few times this year. The scenery in the Willamete Valley is fantastic! One of the best parts is refueling with some Sizzle Pie pizza and Vodoo Donuts!
When I was 8 I rode 20 miles around my tiny circle! I remembered that when you joked about riding the whole 100 mikes in the parking lot!
That’s mentally challenging
your theory of breaking down the big goal into bite size chunks is something very useful I needed to hear. I am going to put your method into practice. As you said in your video you personal best was 50 miles which is also mine!! I am currently training for my first century as well. This video was great man thanks
This is gonna be amazing
Hope you like it!
Hey Nick, here are some tips that you might find helpful next time you go on a long ride:
Get some cyclist clothes (a fitted jersey and a good chamois), some SPD-SL cleats and more specific bike shoes will also help a lot, and raise that seat post!
Also, some SIS gels (and sport bars if you want something solid) will help much better with nutrition rather than those Cheetos and chips. It's not about getting as many calories as possible (in that case you could drink a bottle of oil since it has a ton of calories), but getting quality calories that will help you.
Yeah I saw those Cheetos and was like “those better be for the camera man”, then when he ate them I cringed
I absolutely love how nick replies to his fans, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
You are an inspiration! Have been a fan and a follower since I was a boy in 2008. I am thrilled to see that you possess the same energy and optimism as you did in years past! Love this challenge and I look forward to your newest endeavors. Maybe a triathlon?
This man cycled 100 miles on a race bike with no clipless pedals... respect
Does it make a lot of difference though?
@@rosihantu1 Yes. Running shoes are designed to absorb energy from a foot hitting the ground and deform. Cycling shoes have soles that are very stiff and transmit more force into the pedals. Nick was leaving some power on the table by choosing running shoes. Over an 8 hour ride that would be considerable.
He did have clipless pedals on tho. It’s still an incredible achievement however at the end you can see his cleats on the bottoms of his shoes 👍🏻
@@noahwilson625 Yep, They look like they were double-sided pedals. Flat one side, clip-in on the other.
@@DennisWurster yep they’re perfect for beginner cyclists because they’re very comfortable and easy to clip in 👍🏻 it was still an incredible effort by Nick even with clipless pedals and with road pedals he could get even more power
I used to ride century rides and would do them in about 5 hours. I don't ride as much anymore because I find that I like to have a more diverse menu of exercise. Swimming, running, hiking, weight training etc. So I don't focus on just spending hours in the saddle anymore. Props for riding 100 miles with no training. That's insane!
Hey Nick! Can you post the route you took on the ride? I live in South Salem and may want to do something similar but start in Corvallis and work south toward your area...
Nick your energy is contagious! Great video! :)
When I did my first century, I trained for 4 months with 2 triathletes. I still drafted for most of it. You are amazing for doing this.
Great work. My buddies have been kicking off 100 milers before the snow in MN. I'll have to get around to one😛 just a couple 50 lately.
I remember seeing this on your story!! Congrats on making it all the way.
About the only thing a runner bring to cycling (or vice versa) is the ability to suffer.
We're waiting for your everesting goal in 2021!
This os what I love about Nick. He's always achieving new goals and staying fit.
Well done. 100 miles is long ride! Great video too.
Great work!
I did my 1st Century ride last Tuesday here in Ventura county/Santa Barbara. It's hard but very rewarding, that feeling when you pass 75 miles it's more than physical challenge, it's mental. I burned 6,144 calories.
I saluted my computer when you made the dumb and dummer reference because that is my all time favorite movie 😂
Nick you know what's next .. HARDROCK 100 ! :D ahah good job man - love to watch your videos it always displays good vibe ! )
Great job on the first century!!!! It's not easy for someone who doesn't ride a ton. Your time was good though.
This year I did 351 miles in one ride. We got rained out of our quad-century attempt. It took just over 25 hrs elapsed. 20.5 rolling. Self supported, we ate gas station food that we bought along the way. Low over night temp: 27.
dude, this was an awesome video! you're a huge inspiration for me! much love to you and your family!
Hey nick, your the goat. I’m in 7th grade cross country. What do you think would be a good 2 mile time? What was your two mile time around 7th grade (if you remember), and what are some workouts to improve 2 mile speed?
"our pets heads are falling off!"
That dumb and dumber reference 😂😂😂
7:15
Nick - "on this channel we don't suffer that much"
Also Nicks recent videos -
'Eating the Travis Scott Meal, Then Running a mile'
'Olympic Runner Attempts US army fitness test with ZERO training"
'All out 800 meters against high schoolers'
I need to get to Eugene sometime! I went to Portland last year and loved it. Looked like a beautiful and epic ride.
Hey nick how many packs of run gum did you get through 👌🏿
Love what you do might have to try that 500 min run challenge sounds...well challenging ;)
Next goal: Back to Back days of 100 milers then a double century. You can do it. Really glad I saw your video.
First time I did a century on my bike it was a double century. Seattle to Portland 2010. Super tough. I’ve never bonked so hard before. I got over the bridge from Washington to Oregon and figured Portland would be right there so I started really pushing it for maybe 20 miles and completely ran out of gas (carbs). It’s about 40 miles from the border to Portland. Had a chocolate bar and a can of coke and I was good again. Made it in at 10:30 at night. So exhausted. I’ve done it many times since and have improved my times greatly. Oh yeah the first bike was from the 1970’s. So fun to suffer like that. Totally hooked me. Century rides are easy now.
Nick videos be satisfying asf
Damn good job Nick! As a cyclist who is trying to get back into running, I can't imagine trying to do a marathon, or even half-marathon without training. As for the sore legs, a part of it might be the bike fit. Not sure if you got the bike fit to your body, but once a bike is set up correctly, it can make a world of difference in comfort and power output. Keep it up with the great videos!
This is some great cinematography!
Nice accomplishment Nick. As others have said, get a bike fit. To my eyes the bike is likely one size too big and to me it looks like your saddle is a bit high. Cycling is great and you can do it for your entire life, especially if you can find a comfortable position. Saddles are extremely important as well. Keep the videos coming, they are enjoyable to watch.
"My nutrition strategy is to eat what I feel like at the time"
As an ultrarunner I will tell you that that is not the ideal way of doing things :D
It's, your body needs the best fuel that way you'd lose those calories you ate along with getting the fuel you need to have high energy.
@@Peter-bv9lj I wasn't looking at what he was eating. I was thinking more along the lines of having a plan is better just because sometimes when doing long endurance events your body doesn't want to take in those calories and if you have a made plan you will know you still have to take them in. When you are just going by what you want, you might skip eating at times and end up bonking hard. That's just my opinion and what works for me though.
@@basebasketball4all I heard that this is less of an issue in cycling compared to running because you are basically sitting which seems to be less stressful on the digestive system. Though you definetly need a mindset to eat and eat in time.
I bonked so hard on my first century at 60 miles. It was a long 40 miles to the end.
did u eeat?
@@alen-commentnazi8774 yeah, but not enough. I didn't pace myself well either. Live and learn!
@Top Trending Yes, that's good advice!
The most I have biked is 12 miles and I thought I was insane, then I watch you bike 100. :)
Me: longest about 14 miles...and I average like only 11.5 mph. I bought a heavier hybrid bike. Should have got a road bike. Maybe trade it in in the spring.
I have a dual
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I have followed you through your olympic years and wondered what ever happened to you and I came across this video, I'm a long distance biker too, your'e not such a bad guy after all, your'e even human !
Tour de France coming soon🔥
ha!! Those guys are on another level.
He couldn’t last more than the prologue stage
I once biked 23.7 miles and I thought that was bad
Also...
“We don’t suffer that much” literally runs 10 miles as a warm-up
10 miles is my favorite distance for a nice easy jog!!! :D
@@nicksymmonds yea if you do it slow 10 miles can actually be pretty easy
I think it would be awesome to learn about what you did to recover after this bike ride!
I just hope that nick gets to 300k cuz this channel has quality stuff and y’all should subscribe👍🏻👍🏻
As a junior in high school post track season I set a goal to bike a far as possible on my hybrid bike. Managed to get 70 miles on the dot. Never felt so sore in my life in my legs. I burned 2700 calories on that bike ride. I remember bringing my wallet and buying cliff bars and Gatorade at convenience stores because I ran out of fluids and food during my bike. Nick is justified eating chips😂😂
I really enjoy ur vids nick as i strained my hamstring A couple of weeks ago and didn’t get my third campion boy track and field as my hamy was as strong and couldn’t power off the line
New to the channel. loving the positivity !
Nick Simmons I love these vids Mann
Ok, I know you are an incredible athlete, but that was a very respectable time.
This was the weirdest infomercial I've watched in a while.
That Pampers commercial at 9 minutes seem out-of-place for this video.
Run 100 miles! I did that earlier this past summer and was a lot of fun!
That is an amazing accomplishment.
My brother-in-law and I did the STP (Seattle to Portland, 204 miles) in 2007. We did 138 miles the first day which was devastating. Lots of stops where people would be selling this incredible food. We could ANYTHING we wanted which was great!
your videos should have a lot more clout like you’re such a good youtuber frfr.
Hey! Didn’t knew you fly! It is a very exiting hobby (or career in my case), hope you continue pursuing it!
Nick: Don't judge my diet. I'm going to have a really healthy lunch. Lunch: Jimmy John's. Ummm...
Welcome to the century man. Keep going at it cut that time down. Respect
I am an amateur cyclist and just got into cycling last year. I am all into cycling for performance now. My first century was averaged at 18mph. My most recent one was at 23mph. Love seeing awesome gains like this. Cycling is an amazing sport!
Fair play mate, I’m happy with 18 avg for an hours ride.! Amazing work.
Dude, you’d be an awesome competitive cyclist. Stamina and power when you need it!!!
Every healthy person can do 100 miles . Actually thats not so much impressive at all