1. Pick a coffee shop 15 - 20 miles from your house, with a very safe route. Practice that route weekly, then twice a week, and then three times per week as legs and your new-to-cycling-bum allows. 2.Add another safe loop to hit 50 miles after step one is easy. *** Take notes throughout steps 1 and 2 that might indicate improper fit. Do not delay in asking your bike shop for fine-tuning your bike fit to relieve any pains that are not attributed to your form, or lack of fitness.
Click Bait bro that is genius. Need to start training for a sportive later this year and by start I mean 'need motivation to do more than the 10km round trip to work'. Picked a highly reviewed independent cafe with a route into the countryside, gonna ride there tomorrow and see if I like it :)
Managed to ride 40 miles in 3 hours, I'm rather amazed considering I weigh 320 pounds. Sadly my butt has been sore for 3 days and it hurts when I sit on the saddle
My quads have been aching after completing 42 miles in under 2 hours and 50 minutes. I'm weighing in around 180-190. Had to climb a short & steep hill to get back home, had no choice as it was getting dark out by the time I made mile number 40. Ride on!
damn dude! I did 15 miles in an 1hr 40 min, on marlin 6 and my legs are still pretty beat from 4 days ago! Lol. Im sitting at about 290 getting into cycling to try to change that.
Hey man, just wondering how much you weigh now? Been struggling with my weight, lifting weights, and doing "cardio" off and on for a good ten years or so. I've lost weight before, but I always get tired of doing it, and put the weight back on - currently at 260 lbs., so I'm hoping that getting into cycling will be more fun and sustainable than just going to the gym for "cardio."
I rode 8 miles on my Huffy last week. It took me 9 hours because my fork welds separated on a steep decent and I went off over the side of a 200 ft embankment. I woke up after 3 hours due to a concussion. Took me 2 hours to hike back up the embankment with a shattered ankle.
I cant believe i also needed this a few months ago when i was just starting out. I was so proud of myself for being able to make 50kms, then soon 100 kms. Now 100 kms is just a usual ride. Thanks for the tips GCN!
yeah I started riding during lockdown, I'm now doing 50km rides in about 2 hours, I hope I'll be able to say the same as you after a few months of training !
Just watched this after doing my first 50 mile ride and on my own in 3 h 18 m, agree with everything here. Every time I got to my next checkpoint it was great feeling also knowing my GPS was working. Only issue is trying to find water top up in the country side, not so easy.
Been cycling 1 month and did my first half century! 52 Miles 3:34:22 Time 14.6 m/h avg. 8 Months I have signed up for a 100 Mile event! Proper nervous even thinking about it.
Just shredded my first 50 mile ride in 3 hours 20 minutes!! Watch your videos everyday and all the tips are just as amazing as you guys!!! Easily my favorite channel on youtube, keep it up my dudes!!
I ride a fixed gear bike, and about 15 miles away is a New York style pizza place, and it's my all time favorite placed. And because of its long distance, I've only been able to get driven there, but tomorrow, I'm going to go on a trek, and ride the distance to my favorite pizza place!
The harder for me on a 3hours solo road ride is not to get bored... Haha ! So if i ride for training i try to visit new villages around, find places i didn't know, ... Last time i stopped to ask some water to an elder who was gardening, it appeared that he was a road competitor in the 70s/80s :)
I've been an XC mountain biker for about 4 years now and got my first Road Bike a week ago. On my fourth ride out on it I did 50 miles. So if you're thinking about going from an MTB to a road bike I'd say do it, you chew up the miles easily as you're used to more weight and rolling resistance.
Thank you both for the tips and the encouragement. I've completed two flat 50-mile rides since watching this video and had plenty in the tank when done. Looking forward to a hilly 55-mile ride this weekend.
I just recently got into cycling, probably about a month ago, and just did my first 50 mile ride today. The only thing I wasn't mentally prepared for, is that 40 of those 50 miles were inclined. My body hurts, but it was worth it
Just finished my first 50 mile'r today, I'm 14, and my advice is just do it, don't think about the ride at all, just go! Fuelwise, I drank maybe 3/4 a bottle and ate one banana the whole ride, didn't stop once, not even at intersections. So just do the ride, don't kill yourself at the beginning, and HAVE FUN!!!!
Something said here reminded me of a training tip offered to first time marathon runners: "force yourself to run slightly slower than you feel comfortable in the first 1/3rd of the marathon, the second 1/3rd force yourself to run your normal pace and in the final 1/3rd, force yourself to run." It's good advise really.
i rode today 46 miles on a XC mountain bike. it was my first ever long distance bike ride. my butt was hurting, my legs were almost done, got headache and got sunburnt. it was fun :)
Hi GCN! I finished my first 50 mile sportive event yesterday. I could have been about 30 mins faster, if not for a couple of tactical mistakes and a butt load of cramps (literally) in the final 3rd of the race. But, no complaints! If it weren't for you, I'd probably be 20 mins slower and who knows how much less informed as a beginner cyclist! What I am trying to say is -- thank you very much for the great content! You make TH-cam what it's meant to be. Cheers from Scandinavia! ~ Sid
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Trying to use lower gears and slower in the beginning has also helped me with muscular fatigue
My usual route for a ride that comes out to just over 60 miles stops me right at a local bike shop that leaves out bagels and coffee for cyclists on weekends. Great thing to reach for halfway through your ride!
I’m going on my first 50 miles tomorrow and it’s on a 20 year old road bike and I never done it before I am a bmx rider but this video has boosted my confidence and oh yea it’s going to be 36 degrees the whole time almost freezing but I have warm clothes so it don’t mater I will be leaving a comment on how it went when I’m done stay tuned
These are great tips, they're not different from pursuing longer achievements such as centuries. It took me some failed attempts before I could conclude those myself, if only I knew GCN then!
I just did 51 miles today, in 3:38hr which I'm very pleased about, especially seeing as it was a very hilly route around Macclesfield & Bosley area & then on to Alderley edge via Congleton. We went offroad on a muddy canal path for a few miles, so our time could of been quite a bit better. Also I'm not on a road bike, I'm on a Trek dual sport hybrid.
I'm about to do a MTB ride from home to Snowdon then climb it. I'ts 50 miles a day for 2 days then day 3 climb Snowdon and ride to the coast with backpack containing overnight clothes and food and tools etc. I've got 3 weeks to train so these videos are a help!. Although i'd like see more about MTB rides over these distances, it's a bit experimental.
Great timing on the video! I'm tagging along with my riding group on a 45 mile Saturday. My wife and I are used to the 20-26 range and my long ride is just under 30. So this is a huge jump for me. I guess my biggest change will be swapping out my water for coconut water and bringing a candy bar or two in addition to gels.
Our Club, Barnsley Road Club have a challenge ride each year for our beginner riders to go for, 50 in 4 hrs, It's a great day with a decent group, really brings the beginners on, and all feel great after their achievement. We also have other challenges for the regulars, 100 in 8 and 150 in 12.
Did 51 miles yesterday in 4:33. 30 lb 1989 TREK 8500 hardtail mountain bike with 26 x 2.15 Schwalbe marathon mondials at 30/36 psi. Comfort tires because I'm 66. Last time I rode that many miles in a day was summer 1982
It wasn't 50 miles, but I did 48 miles in 3 hrs 30 minutes Sunday on a local path of crushed limestone. It was the longest I have ever gone and it was fun! (I'm incredibly new to cycling..I run and lift primarily..but since turning 40 a couple years ago Ive found I just can't run or lift like I used to). I def need to learn how to evenly pace myself. I'm looking at the splits from that ride, some miles are 17-18mph early on, then the last 10 miles or so had plenty of 10-12 mph avg. I guess as a newbie too...don't get hung up on speed too much. I"m not going to be winning any races..just enjoy a few hours outside, clear your head.
My 7th bike ride was on Sunday. Only ever did just short of 15 miles. But for that 7th I went out with friends expecting I’d stop early if I needed to. Finished all 50.44 miles in 3:18. Granted it was only a total elevation gain of 865ft but had to start somewhere. Although at 38 miles on the way back my legs started to cramp. Luckily today I’m up and about feeling well. Tired but that’s all. We’ll see what tomorrow bring 😅. Regardless I’m proud of myself.
I rode 50 miles one day, a chair lift helped a lot. :) Jokes aside, love riding the roadie when its off season. Lots of great stuff to see here in the Willamette Valley
I generally do a 50-70 ml'er (4hrs) once a wk then fast rides on Tues & Thurs and some tick over rides Mon, Wed, Fri..rest days are thrown in..mental and physically. The thing about a long, biggish ride is that there'll be times when you have to push on and some times when you can ride easy and times when to rest ie downhills... - everyone can do them...
I actually just did my first 50 mile bike ride this summer. I definitely recommend it, it’s quite an experience for the first time. I actually made a TH-cam video on my trip.
Excellent advice...Of course you can compare your time with the pros. But pacing yourself for the achievement is what counts. You can probably count the people who start out fast and do 50 miles today, tomorrow and the next day...they're in few.
i did my first 50 miles in 3h 30min just yesterday and although my calfs got a little sour at the end, after a nice lunch and a big latte macchiato i was fit again, loved it. traveled from my home to where my parents life and i guess i will do this more often now and safe quite a bit of gasoline. next target: 2h59min :)
I'm currently planning a 55 mile ride. Last week I did 28 miles in just over 2 hours, not including breaks. I intend on hitting 36 miles this Saturday at a new locale. Hopefully it'll take me less than 3 hours, but we'll see.
I cycle 30 miles a day, everyday, admittedly on flat cycle paths. After 2 weeks it's virtually effortless. I'm 64 and fairly fit. I recommend it ! Average 1500 cals per day = 10,500 kcals per week burned. It's not hard.
If it is your first climb it might help if you ride with a person of similar ability. riding with a partner, chatting, same goal is very helpful in cutting back the mental time you are in the saddle.
When I did my first 50, all I had was water and a half bottle of vodka. The vodka took 3 hours to finish and I felt good. I completed the 50 in 3h 54m. Pro-riders on the tour used to drink and was once commonplace but not anymore!
***** Rice cakes! Search for it here on youtube, there is sweet and salty versions, you can make lots of variations and is a relatively easy to do recipe. Search for skratch labs youtube page, they have "lots" of recipes.
VEGAN RUNNER notice how they dont even mention water(even more specifically tap water[which is for cheap people[or old] LOL)? because its pretty useless to you compared to electrolyte drinks
VEGAN RUNNER I've done about 40 without anything to eat other than what I ate at home, 3 liters of water and a bicycle for 8 year olds (i shit you not)
Jimmy Earle what the fuck does this have to do with now... or anything... the dude pushed him self like NO ONE else would... or has... have you even thought that that was almost a century ago..... it has nothing to do with water and electrolytes.. dont bring that shit into here... lmfao... the dude had to re learn how to fucking walk after he broke his record... that has NOTHING to do with electrolytes and water... he just pushed himself real hard... why would anyone want to do that in this time... when there are MANY better things to do. thats why people dont do it. not because he drank fucking water LMFAO and even if it did make a point(which it doesnt) riders can do way more than that now with the proper fuel... notice how his record was being broken by more than 2k+ miles halfway through the year?(before he injured himself apparently) yeah i bet you didnt notice.. too busy thinking how good your tap water is.. youre stuck in 1939 dude.. its fucking 2015.. get some fucking electrolytes in your body and perform better.. or keep drinking tap water and sucking your 1939 idols dick for doing something he dedicated himself too that not many people would even attempt nowadays because of money/time problems...
Everytime I watch GCN, I will have the feeling of getting on my bike and go for a ride, but everytime I look at my bike... I just feel like lying on my bed
lol funny thing is that, me and two other mates decided to ride about 62 miles without any preparation and we did it somehow it was in Hong Kong from Tai Po > Ma On Shan > Sai Kung then back 30~miles. it was done within 1pm to 6pm
MrYawdie Someone building up to their first 50mi is unlikely to have a HRM or PM and will just be riding on feel/keeping an eye on their average speed.
Dee-Jay-Gee-Bee HRM costs $40-60. If you have a road bike and a bike computer chances are you probably have a HRM (or could easily afford one) as well. Plus average speed is useless as a pacing tool because you will be working harder and going slower in a headwind, climb, gravel road, etc...
MrYawdie Maybe so, but I'm coming from the position of someone who hasn't ridden more than 50mi (on my first sportive last year - well I did 100K in total that day with extra bits of toing & froing pre & post ride that day) and I don't have an HRM or PM, just a basic bike computer and I use my Garmin running watch to record big/fast rides. And that's on a hybrid. I wouldn't say average speed is useless either, you just have to adjust to the conditions - so expect to do 10mph up hill etc. Makes you use your brain more if you haven't got constant streams of different data laid out for you. I've no idea what kind of wattage I put out, what kind of bpms I hit, how many kgs of force I push, how fast my cadence is, etc etc and the only way I know if I'm in my sweet spot or not is in paying attention to how my body feels. Old school for the paupers on two wheels...
***** Nice. I'm sure I'll get one further down the line (got my eye on a [second-hand] bundle of Edge 500 [Red], Premium HRM & GSC 10 speed/cadence sensor), but I don't see it as necessary/vital for start-up cyclists. As long as you're getting up those hills and not dying afterwards/able to continue at a reduced pace then I wouldn't scare yourself with knowing exactly how much higher your average heart rate has shot up. I'd be more concerned with getting the miles in my legs than doing those same miles at a lower heart rate, but everyone has targets and set-ups specific to them, so if it's working for you then fine. Leave something to achieve on the day, so don't ride more than say 40mi before the sportive, then it's more special/rewarding. Don't overdo it either. Also, as recently mentioned in one of Si's vids, don't tinker with your bike the night before; I over inflated my tyres just putting that unneccessary tiny bit extra in, meaning I had to muck about changing a blown innertube the day before - my first in 3 years! Enjoy your sportive and eat as many free bananas & flapjacks as you can handle on every stop available! :)
I've gotten quite into cycling in the last couple months, I have about 500 miles down in the past 45 days, going for 1000 this month =) My first long ride was 60 miles, not recommended for the tender ass, but your rear will get used to it eventually. Also the extra 50 pounds it helped me lose I bet was part of the equation.
Get up nice and early and "carb the fcuk up." After breakfast, apply sunscreen liberally, start out nice and easy, hold a steady pace, and maintain a pedal cadence of 70-90 RPM. However, first you'll need to build on base miles during the week if you want to challenge yourself to longer rides on the weekends. Plan on at least 4 to 5 shorter training rides to serve as your base miles. Then on the weekends you will be better prepared both physically and mentally. Carry plenty of water and sugary snacks as it can take up to 2 hours or more to cover a 25-mile solo ride. Also, carry money just in case you run out of food. You don't want to bonk on your first long ride. When you finish make sure you "carb the fcuk up" and take a nice long nap in the afternoon if you can. Remember, rest is just as important as training. The next morning go for a leisurely Sunday ride with your wife or friends and enjoy your good health and fortune. Rinse and repeat. ;-)
I’m at a camper right now 54 miles from my house. It’s so bad here I just want to go home. I won’t leave for a week, and my parents won’t drive me home. I don’t usually ride bikes, But I’m gonna try anyway. Update you soon lmao!
I weight 125kg, and I just extended my 40km ride to 75km spontaneously just bcuz I felt like it. 3 liters of water, steel frame road bike, took 3h 45min. No tools needed this time, didn't even consider any food.. Also, my knee had a surgery 1,5years ago.
Am going to try 90-100km next weekend if the weather is good. Maybe I'll pack a little snack for that :p Though my arms were the only body parts that needed rest during the 75km.
Hello Gents I am new to road bike riding and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I noticed you were riding G.M.R.(Glendora Mountain Road) in the video what did you think about the ride and did you go all the way to Mt. Baldy?
Any possibility of doing an over 100 mile video anytime soon. The reason I ask is I'm signed up for a charity cycle ride from Newcastle to Manchester at the end of July and I've only ever cycled 60 in a day. Never thought it through before saying yes.
Riding 50 miles is not difficult unless a)You're on your gravel bike b)Your return leg is an ascent of about 1300m over last 25 km c)There's a headwind of 25km/h while on ascent. Had to take an anti-inflammatory pill to keep the fever at bay. Check your weather mates
The best I can do is 16 miles, I can never do any further than that, as soon as I get to the 15 miles mark, I just break down and gradually get slower and slower until I can no longer carry on and have to get the bus back home, hopefully I can push myself to reach 20? 👍🏻😄
I'm a pretty active runner, mostly just run 1 hour on a treadmill at 6-7 min/mile pace and just transitioned to cycling a month ago after buying a carbon bike. Did 50 in 2:22:56 today, it was fun! Thanks for the fueling tip, that's what was tripping me up because I was just drinking red bulls before going and then I would hit the wall with just water.
Just ride 60miles without any preparation iwas going for 35miles but I got encouraged to do 60miles before that my longest ride was no more than 25miles a while back it was a race for fun for me .there was 3 stops on the way I stop. Twice. And finish the race 4:48min 😜😜😁😁
On a mountain bike I went from 1 mile and almost dying of exhaustion lmao, to 30 miles. Hoping one day to get a decent road bike and do 100 miles & possibly some races/charity rides
I have a mountain bike, but definitely wouldn't do 50 miles on it. I just bought a road bike. It only cost $2000 and I've put over 140 miles on it in a little over a week, including a 33 miles ride. Doing a 50 miles ride this weekend, but it'll be completely flat along Florida's Gulf Coast.
Getting ready for my first century at the end of the month. I didn't look hard, but I didn't see any suggestions for a century. Have any videos for it yet?
Watched this the other day and did my first 50+mile today, did 53 miles in 4hrs 27mins
Mike Evans Well done Mike, nice one!
Colin Java Currently using Endomondo to track my rides, ride was done a Giant Escape 3 hybrid, I also own a road bike
Mike Evans Nice job man, keep riding and you'll be able to eat those miles up easily!
Goid job
I did 40 miles in 3 hours and 37 mins
1. Pick a coffee shop 15 - 20 miles from your house, with a very safe route. Practice that route weekly, then twice a week, and then three times per week as legs and your new-to-cycling-bum allows.
2.Add another safe loop to hit 50 miles after step one is easy.
*** Take notes throughout steps 1 and 2 that might indicate improper fit. Do not delay in asking your bike shop for fine-tuning your bike fit to relieve any pains that are not attributed to your form, or lack of fitness.
Click Bait bro that is genius. Need to start training for a sportive later this year and by start I mean 'need motivation to do more than the 10km round trip to work'. Picked a highly reviewed independent cafe with a route into the countryside, gonna ride there tomorrow and see if I like it :)
Tip #6: Take a pre-game dump.
My mum would love this tip
Got it 😂
AirPodUser 223 your laughing now but you won’t be mid ride 😮😮😮
L Faker son 12 miles mmmmmmmmmm idk
Managed to ride 40 miles in 3 hours, I'm rather amazed considering I weigh 320 pounds. Sadly my butt has been sore for 3 days and it hurts when I sit on the saddle
My quads have been aching after completing 42 miles in under 2 hours and 50 minutes. I'm weighing in around 180-190. Had to climb a short & steep hill to get back home, had no choice as it was getting dark out by the time I made mile number 40. Ride on!
damn dude! I did 15 miles in an 1hr 40 min, on marlin 6 and my legs are still pretty beat from 4 days ago! Lol. Im sitting at about 290 getting into cycling to try to change that.
Tenacious Moto keep going man it gets easier!
320!
Hey man, just wondering how much you weigh now? Been struggling with my weight, lifting weights, and doing "cardio" off and on for a good ten years or so. I've lost weight before, but I always get tired of doing it, and put the weight back on - currently at 260 lbs., so I'm hoping that getting into cycling will be more fun and sustainable than just going to the gym for "cardio."
Here's my pro tip to cycling 50 miles: Start at the top of a 50 mile descent.... >.>
Monsta Munch and how many of them are in the world
if you can't find one... build one
Here's one:
www.google.com/maps/dir/19.4858492,-155.5775461/19.8254114,-155.8256431/@19.6362752,-155.7288046,10.96z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e1!5m1!1e4
Hannah Plumley Myvloggingaddiction Xenia, OH to Cincinnati, OH is a 50 mile descent, albeit very slight
Ha ha that’s funny!
Just did my first 50 mile today! Just under 5 hours. Thank you GCN for all the amazing videos
I rode 8 miles on my Huffy last week. It took me 9 hours because my fork welds separated on a steep decent and I went off over the side of a 200 ft embankment. I woke up after 3 hours due to a concussion. Took me 2 hours to hike back up the embankment with a shattered ankle.
Yikes, concussion and a shattered ankle....that's very bad, you'll be out for the season from the ankle.
You got lucky.
my huffy accident was worse. lol
same
🤣🤣
Got my first 50 mile ride on Sunday, looking forward to it. Thanks for the tips.
4 years later. How did it go? Lol
@@natas0733 based on his lack of response, not good
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natas0733 looks like he didn’t make it!
I cant believe i also needed this a few months ago when i was just starting out. I was so proud of myself for being able to make 50kms, then soon 100 kms. Now 100 kms is just a usual ride. Thanks for the tips GCN!
175 kms is my usual ride, but fairly often do 350 km rides also. Have done up to 1000 kms (3 day ride).
yeah I started riding during lockdown, I'm now doing 50km rides in about 2 hours, I hope I'll be able to say the same as you after a few months of training !
Just watched this after doing my first 50 mile ride and on my own in 3 h 18 m, agree with everything here. Every time I got to my next checkpoint it was great feeling also knowing my GPS was working. Only issue is trying to find water top up in the country side, not so easy.
Been cycling 1 month and did my first half century! 52 Miles 3:34:22 Time 14.6 m/h avg. 8 Months I have signed up for a 100 Mile event! Proper nervous even thinking about it.
Just ride my first 50 miles today with 33 celsius and high humidity level. Lot of pain but I loved it!
Just shredded my first 50 mile ride in 3 hours 20 minutes!! Watch your videos everyday and all the tips are just as amazing as you guys!!! Easily my favorite channel on youtube, keep it up my dudes!!
Tommy Lewis how it go
I ride a fixed gear bike, and about 15 miles away is a New York style pizza place, and it's my all time favorite placed. And because of its long distance, I've only been able to get driven there, but tomorrow, I'm going to go on a trek, and ride the distance to my favorite pizza place!
did you make it?
Ginga Tetsudō Surī Nain no he died
Ginga Tetsudō Surī Nain legends say hes still making the trek to this day
Did you make it??
The harder for me on a 3hours solo road ride is not to get bored... Haha !
So if i ride for training i try to visit new villages around, find places i didn't know, ... Last time i stopped to ask some water to an elder who was gardening, it appeared that he was a road competitor in the 70s/80s :)
I have a 150 dollar heavy mountain bike and just went 50 miles, took me 6 hours..
dam thats crazy
host dubai took me 2 and a half lol
BK220 how fast did you go?
Noah Rex
Average 32 km/h
I've been an XC mountain biker for about 4 years now and got my first Road Bike a week ago. On my fourth ride out on it I did 50 miles. So if you're thinking about going from an MTB to a road bike I'd say do it, you chew up the miles easily as you're used to more weight and rolling resistance.
did my first 50 mile ride this weekend!! took all i had ! 45 years old, overweight , been riding for 4 months!!
You guys are just the best. Thanks for the videos!
***** Thanks!
Thank you both for the tips and the encouragement. I've completed two flat 50-mile rides since watching this video and had plenty in the tank when done. Looking forward to a hilly 55-mile ride this weekend.
I just recently got into cycling, probably about a month ago, and just did my first 50 mile ride today. The only thing I wasn't mentally prepared for, is that 40 of those 50 miles were inclined. My body hurts, but it was worth it
Just finished my first 50 mile'r today, I'm 14, and my advice is just do it, don't think about the ride at all, just go! Fuelwise, I drank maybe 3/4 a bottle and ate one banana the whole ride, didn't stop once, not even at intersections. So just do the ride, don't kill yourself at the beginning, and HAVE FUN!!!!
@Nonya BiZz update, did my first 100 mile'r on memorial day
I'm doing a bike ride next april for cancer research, going to do 120 miles across 2 days and i find your tips very helpful :)
Bungle2010 sadly no we’ve had to push the date back :(
My brain is starting to overload. so much info thank you GCN
Something said here reminded me of a training tip offered to first time marathon runners: "force yourself to run slightly slower than you feel comfortable in the first 1/3rd of the marathon, the second 1/3rd force yourself to run your normal pace and in the final 1/3rd, force yourself to run." It's good advise really.
i rode today 46 miles on a XC mountain bike. it was my first ever long distance bike ride. my butt was hurting, my legs were almost done, got headache and got sunburnt. it was fun :)
Glendora Mountain Road! That's where I did my first 50 mile ride(in the pouring rain and pitch black night...)
Great tips guys, i have an 80km ride coming up this Sunday (first long ride), feeling better prepared thanks to your vids.
Hi GCN!
I finished my first 50 mile sportive event yesterday. I could have been about 30 mins faster, if not for a couple of tactical mistakes and a butt load of cramps (literally) in the final 3rd of the race.
But, no complaints! If it weren't for you, I'd probably be 20 mins slower and who knows how much less informed as a beginner cyclist!
What I am trying to say is -- thank you very much for the great content!
You make TH-cam what it's meant to be.
Cheers from Scandinavia!
~ Sid
Trying to use lower gears and slower in the beginning has also helped me with muscular fatigue
hello, so you do vegan memes now?🤣
My usual route for a ride that comes out to just over 60 miles stops me right at a local bike shop that leaves out bagels and coffee for cyclists on weekends. Great thing to reach for halfway through your ride!
I’m going on my first 50 miles tomorrow and it’s on a 20 year old road bike and I never done it before I am a bmx rider but this video has boosted my confidence and oh yea it’s going to be 36 degrees the whole time almost freezing but I have warm clothes so it don’t mater I will be leaving a comment on how it went when I’m done stay tuned
As a cycling numpty, I found this video very interesting and reassuring. There's hope for us all !! Thank you....
These are great tips, they're not different from pursuing longer achievements such as centuries. It took me some failed attempts before I could conclude those myself, if only I knew GCN then!
I just did 51 miles today, in 3:38hr which I'm very pleased about, especially seeing as it was a very hilly route around Macclesfield & Bosley area & then on to Alderley edge via Congleton. We went offroad on a muddy canal path for a few miles, so our time could of been quite a bit better. Also I'm not on a road bike, I'm on a Trek dual sport hybrid.
I'm about to do a MTB ride from home to Snowdon then climb it. I'ts 50 miles a day for 2 days then day 3 climb Snowdon and ride to the coast with backpack containing overnight clothes and food and tools etc. I've got 3 weeks to train so these videos are a help!. Although i'd like see more about MTB rides over these distances, it's a bit experimental.
Great timing on the video! I'm tagging along with my riding group on a 45 mile Saturday. My wife and I are used to the 20-26 range and my long ride is just under 30. So this is a huge jump for me. I guess my biggest change will be swapping out my water for coconut water and bringing a candy bar or two in addition to gels.
Our Club, Barnsley Road Club have a challenge ride each year for our beginner riders to go for, 50 in 4 hrs, It's a great day with a decent group, really brings the beginners on, and all feel great after their achievement. We also have other challenges for the regulars, 100 in 8 and 150 in 12.
Did 51 miles yesterday in 4:33. 30 lb 1989 TREK 8500 hardtail mountain bike with 26 x 2.15 Schwalbe marathon mondials at 30/36 psi. Comfort tires because I'm 66. Last time I rode that many miles in a day was summer 1982
Thank you for this video! The most I've done so far is 34 miles so I am excited for the day I can do 50 :)
It wasn't 50 miles, but I did 48 miles in 3 hrs 30 minutes Sunday on a local path of crushed limestone. It was the longest I have ever gone and it was fun! (I'm incredibly new to cycling..I run and lift primarily..but since turning 40 a couple years ago Ive found I just can't run or lift like I used to). I def need to learn how to evenly pace myself. I'm looking at the splits from that ride, some miles are 17-18mph early on, then the last 10 miles or so had plenty of 10-12 mph avg. I guess as a newbie too...don't get hung up on speed too much. I"m not going to be winning any races..just enjoy a few hours outside, clear your head.
I'm a 33year old male, started cycling last year in July. And the best time I've done on a 51m/82km ride is 2h39 (with traffic lights and junctions).
My 7th bike ride was on Sunday. Only ever did just short of 15 miles. But for that 7th I went out with friends expecting I’d stop early if I needed to. Finished all 50.44 miles in 3:18. Granted it was only a total elevation gain of 865ft but had to start somewhere. Although at 38 miles on the way back my legs started to cramp. Luckily today I’m up and about feeling well. Tired but that’s all. We’ll see what tomorrow bring 😅. Regardless I’m proud of myself.
Thanks for the tips! Did my first 50+(62miles) in 4hours with a 20 minute burrito break. :D
I rode 50 miles one day, a chair lift helped a lot. :)
Jokes aside, love riding the roadie when its off season. Lots of great stuff to see here in the Willamette Valley
I generally do a 50-70 ml'er (4hrs) once a wk then fast rides on Tues & Thurs and some tick over rides Mon, Wed, Fri..rest days are thrown in..mental and physically.
The thing about a long, biggish ride is that there'll be times when you have to push on and some times when you can ride easy and times when to rest ie downhills... - everyone can do them...
I actually just did my first 50 mile bike ride this summer. I definitely recommend it, it’s quite an experience for the first time. I actually made a TH-cam video on my trip.
Excellent advice...Of course you can compare your time with the pros. But pacing yourself for the achievement is what counts. You can probably count the people who start out fast and do 50 miles today, tomorrow and the next day...they're in few.
i am now planning for a 80 killometer ride thank you for some tips really helped!
Wear your chamois or you'll be riding out of the saddle all the way home...
i did my first 50 miles in 3h 30min just yesterday and although my calfs got a little sour at the end, after a nice lunch and a big latte macchiato i was fit again, loved it. traveled from my home to where my parents life and i guess i will do this more often now and safe quite a bit of gasoline. next target: 2h59min :)
Excelent timing, today im gonna train 50 miles but in mtb...wish me luck :D
Arturo C good luck! dont over do it mate
I'm currently planning a 55 mile ride. Last week I did 28 miles in just over 2 hours, not including breaks. I intend on hitting 36 miles this Saturday at a new locale. Hopefully it'll take me less than 3 hours, but we'll see.
I’ve done 40 miles on a hybrid from south central to Santa Monica and back in just under 3 hours Back pack with water fruit and hi ball energy drink
I cycle 30 miles a day, everyday, admittedly on flat cycle paths. After 2 weeks it's virtually effortless. I'm 64 and fairly fit. I recommend it ! Average 1500 cals per day = 10,500 kcals per week burned.
It's not hard.
I've rode 33 miles multiple times, and the climbs were very steep. I think that's similar or maybe harder than 50 on a flatter route
If it is your first climb it might help if you ride with a person of similar ability. riding with a partner, chatting, same goal is very helpful in cutting back the mental time you are in the saddle.
I'm planning on doing my first 60mile ride this weekend (there's a city that I want to see). Great tips.
When I did my first 50, all I had was water and a half bottle of vodka. The vodka took 3 hours to finish and I felt good. I completed the 50 in 3h 54m.
Pro-riders on the tour used to drink and was once commonplace but not anymore!
LOL and it is also illegal to do that in most places(depending on your country)
Forget the chemical processed foods and drink. Tap water, bananas and fresh dates and 50 miles will be a breeze.
***** Rice cakes! Search for it here on youtube, there is sweet and salty versions, you can make lots of variations and is a relatively easy to do recipe. Search for skratch labs youtube page, they have "lots" of recipes.
VEGAN RUNNER notice how they dont even mention water(even more specifically tap water[which is for cheap people[or old] LOL)? because its pretty useless to you compared to electrolyte drinks
VEGAN RUNNER
I've done about 40 without anything to eat other than what I ate at home, 3 liters of water and a bicycle for 8 year olds (i shit you not)
myrips2fat Ha ...they didn't even make your precious electrolyte drinks when Tommy Goodwin did this in 1939
www.tommygodwin.com/1939-stats/july/
Jimmy Earle what the fuck does this have to do with now... or anything... the dude pushed him self like NO ONE else would... or has... have you even thought that that was almost a century ago..... it has nothing to do with water and electrolytes.. dont bring that shit into here... lmfao... the dude had to re learn how to fucking walk after he broke his record... that has NOTHING to do with electrolytes and water... he just pushed himself real hard... why would anyone want to do that in this time... when there are MANY better things to do. thats why people dont do it. not because he drank fucking water LMFAO
and even if it did make a point(which it doesnt) riders can do way more than that now with the proper fuel... notice how his record was being broken by more than 2k+ miles halfway through the year?(before he injured himself apparently) yeah i bet you didnt notice.. too busy thinking how good your tap water is.. youre stuck in 1939 dude.. its fucking 2015.. get some fucking electrolytes in your body and perform better.. or keep drinking tap water and sucking your 1939 idols dick for doing something he dedicated himself too that not many people would even attempt nowadays because of money/time problems...
Everytime I watch GCN, I will have the feeling of getting on my bike and go for a ride, but everytime I look at my bike... I just feel like lying on my bed
Still great advice even after 6 years 🙂 thanks GCN
Good video! Please share a video regarding road bike gloves? Like fitting and choosing it. Thanks!
did my first 50 miles today got into the red on the hills but did good need to work more on climbs and pacing
lol funny thing is that, me and two other mates decided to ride about 62 miles without any preparation and we did it somehow
it was in Hong Kong from Tai Po > Ma On Shan > Sai Kung then back 30~miles. it was done within 1pm to 6pm
I followed your instructions and did 54 miles in 2 hours and 50 minutes. My previous record was 3 hours and 15 minutes
Would have loved if you guys talked a bit more about pacing on long rides using data from a HRM and/or PM
MrYawdie Someone building up to their first 50mi is unlikely to have a HRM or PM and will just be riding on feel/keeping an eye on their average speed.
Dee-Jay-Gee-Bee HRM costs $40-60. If you have a road bike and a bike computer chances are you probably have a HRM (or could easily afford one) as well. Plus average speed is useless as a pacing tool because you will be working harder and going slower in a headwind, climb, gravel road, etc...
MrYawdie we will do more on pacing in the future using those tools.
MrYawdie Maybe so, but I'm coming from the position of someone who hasn't ridden more than 50mi (on my first sportive last year - well I did 100K in total that day with extra bits of toing & froing pre & post ride that day) and I don't have an HRM or PM, just a basic bike computer and I use my Garmin running watch to record big/fast rides. And that's on a hybrid. I wouldn't say average speed is useless either, you just have to adjust to the conditions - so expect to do 10mph up hill etc. Makes you use your brain more if you haven't got constant streams of different data laid out for you. I've no idea what kind of wattage I put out, what kind of bpms I hit, how many kgs of force I push, how fast my cadence is, etc etc and the only way I know if I'm in my sweet spot or not is in paying attention to how my body feels. Old school for the paupers on two wheels...
***** Nice. I'm sure I'll get one further down the line (got my eye on a [second-hand] bundle of Edge 500 [Red], Premium HRM & GSC 10 speed/cadence sensor), but I don't see it as necessary/vital for start-up cyclists. As long as you're getting up those hills and not dying afterwards/able to continue at a reduced pace then I wouldn't scare yourself with knowing exactly how much higher your average heart rate has shot up. I'd be more concerned with getting the miles in my legs than doing those same miles at a lower heart rate, but everyone has targets and set-ups specific to them, so if it's working for you then fine. Leave something to achieve on the day, so don't ride more than say 40mi before the sportive, then it's more special/rewarding. Don't overdo it either. Also, as recently mentioned in one of Si's vids, don't tinker with your bike the night before; I over inflated my tyres just putting that unneccessary tiny bit extra in, meaning I had to muck about changing a blown innertube the day before - my first in 3 years! Enjoy your sportive and eat as many free bananas & flapjacks as you can handle on every stop available! :)
You guys are great. Keep up the good work.
I've gotten quite into cycling in the last couple months, I have about 500 miles down in the past 45 days, going for 1000 this month =) My first long ride was 60 miles, not recommended for the tender ass, but your rear will get used to it eventually. Also the extra 50 pounds it helped me lose I bet was part of the equation.
1.10 Matts wig is pointing out of his helmet vents. 😂😂
They forgot the first tip. Tuck the curls in! Not Aero...
I spotted that. Reminded me of Danny Zuku from Greece for some reason.
Great at advice guys. Thanks again Simon.
as a newby found your video clips great thanks
Get up nice and early and "carb the fcuk up." After breakfast, apply sunscreen liberally, start out nice and easy, hold a steady pace, and maintain a pedal cadence of 70-90 RPM. However, first you'll need to build on base miles during the week if you want to challenge yourself to longer rides on the weekends. Plan on at least 4 to 5 shorter training rides to serve as your base miles. Then on the weekends you will be better prepared both physically and mentally. Carry plenty of water and sugary snacks as it can take up to 2 hours or more to cover a 25-mile solo ride. Also, carry money just in case you run out of food. You don't want to bonk on your first long ride. When you finish make sure you "carb the fcuk up" and take a nice long nap in the afternoon if you can. Remember, rest is just as important as training. The next morning go for a leisurely Sunday ride with your wife or friends and enjoy your good health and fortune. Rinse and repeat. ;-)
Johnny Kaldani Lot's of 'fuck up's' mate... :). Good advice.
Did my first 50 miles today. Quads cramped up but I finished the ride. 55.3 miles 4:17mins
I got 43.56 miles today on second week of training
Ps.
your tip are so helpful
Great upload! Thanks for insights
Muchas gracias por sus consejos. Saludos desde Costa Rica
Doing the great notts bike ride this Sunday
That stray lock of The Wig's wig poking through his helmet!
I’m at a camper right now 54 miles from my house. It’s so bad here I just want to go home. I won’t leave for a week, and my parents won’t drive me home. I don’t usually ride bikes,
But I’m gonna try anyway. Update you soon lmao!
I'm in boy scouts and this friday for one weak i live in chicago and were going to bike all the way to makinog island in michican
I weight 125kg, and I just extended my 40km ride to 75km spontaneously just bcuz I felt like it. 3 liters of water, steel frame road bike, took 3h 45min. No tools needed this time, didn't even consider any food.. Also, my knee had a surgery 1,5years ago.
Am going to try 90-100km next weekend if the weather is good. Maybe I'll pack a little snack for that :p
Though my arms were the only body parts that needed rest during the 75km.
Hello Gents I am new to road bike riding and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I noticed you were riding G.M.R.(Glendora Mountain Road) in the video what did you think about the ride and did you go all the way to Mt. Baldy?
I went atleast 2 miles with my Dad in a park. Ended up vomiting at the end
I did my first 50 mile ride in about 3hrs, avg speed of 16 mph.
Any possibility of doing an over 100 mile video anytime soon. The reason I ask is I'm signed up for a charity cycle ride from Newcastle to Manchester at the end of July and I've only ever cycled 60 in a day. Never thought it through before saying yes.
Riding 50 miles is not difficult unless
a)You're on your gravel bike
b)Your return leg is an ascent of about 1300m over last 25 km
c)There's a headwind of 25km/h while on ascent.
Had to take an anti-inflammatory pill to keep the fever at bay. Check your weather mates
The best I can do is 16 miles, I can never do any further than that, as soon as I get to the 15 miles mark, I just break down and gradually get slower and slower until I can no longer carry on and have to get the bus back home, hopefully I can push myself to reach 20? 👍🏻😄
Great video. Thank you gentlemen!
I'm a pretty active runner, mostly just run 1 hour on a treadmill at 6-7 min/mile pace and just transitioned to cycling a month ago after buying a carbon bike. Did 50 in 2:22:56 today, it was fun! Thanks for the fueling tip, that's what was tripping me up because I was just drinking red bulls before going and then I would hit the wall with just water.
nice i did 180 km with some small brakes in 8.5 hours including climb a mountain slope about 10 km average - 21.5 %
That's an awesome matter what state you live in because some state it gets pretty hot in the morning or all day
as a bike courier i make every day 80kms with a 5kg bag behing me. no aerodynamics of course:) and its with a lot of stops. power of money :D
Good stuff! T minus 7 days till 50 miler coming up!
Just ride 60miles without any preparation iwas going for 35miles but I got encouraged to do 60miles before that my longest ride was no more than 25miles a while back it was a race for fun for me .there was 3 stops on the way I stop. Twice. And finish the race 4:48min 😜😜😁😁
May 6, 2022: 81.31 km Elev Gain 514 mTime 4h 18m
On a mountain bike I went from 1 mile and almost dying of exhaustion lmao, to 30 miles. Hoping one day to get a decent road bike and do 100 miles & possibly some races/charity rides
I have a mountain bike, but definitely wouldn't do 50 miles on it. I just bought a road bike. It only cost $2000 and I've put over 140 miles on it in a little over a week, including a 33 miles ride. Doing a 50 miles ride this weekend, but it'll be completely flat along Florida's Gulf Coast.
Getting ready for my first century at the end of the month. I didn't look hard, but I didn't see any suggestions for a century. Have any videos for it yet?
I have a pretty heavy mountain bike but I’ll still try to do a 50 mile road ride😂
Went 50+ today !! Woohoo !!