round the bay in a day

SEGFTG

I am thinking of signing up for my first round the bay ride - the 100km event.
Would like to know what anyone thinks of the rides, are they a good thing???

Marx SS

I’ve done the ‘bayt ride a few times, the 210kms (whole lap) distance. On a MTB running semi-slicks (Specialised Hemishpere 2.0 tyres).

I would recommend to do the whole distance instead of the 100kms as you might find the transport there/back a bit of a drag. With doing the whole distance you end up where you started, & that last 50kms is great with the motivation of finishing.

Not sure of your bike set-up (type: MTB, road bike etc) & previous expereince riding (ie: ever ridden 100klms b4?), but it’s doable on a MTB with some training/practice for the first time.
I allowed 9hrs from go to whooh.

I commute to/from work so training for the distance wasn’t too much a problem. Just picked a few weekends b4hand & fitted in 100kms. Ran 6kms every 2 days & ate a balanced diet, including junk food – it’s all food when you’re burning it off.

My bike set-up night b4 the Bay ride 2004.

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'03 Specialised Stumpjumper 27spd hardtail MTB.
'90 Apollo MTB commuter rigid ss 44/18.
'02 Kinesis Crosslight cyclocross/roadie 27spd.

SEGFTG

Thanks for the info. I am riding a Giant TCR1. I agree with your comments about the transport, but I might be able to get dropped off at the start. I am more worried about going the distance as I havent been training for long and it is only 2 months away.

Cheers

nitrous

The "official" recommendation is 100km a week for 6 weeks leading up to the event so you still have time to get yourself in good enough shape. Otherwise, start putting in some K's now and set it as a long term goal for next year. That's what I did this time last year, and now am looking forward to it.

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SEGFTG

I am going for the 100km this year and build up to the big one next year. Thanks for the advice.

peterlip

For the 210km event, they recommend 1000km over the eight weeks leading up to the event. There are nine weeks to go.
Is it worth pushing for the big event, or do you feel you need a longer lead up?

jur

Is commuting 50km a day every day (5/7) good enough for being ready? I recently did a century with my wife and that was too easy.

SEGFTG

i would love to give the 210 a go, but want to enjoy the ride a bit and not be in a world of pain. Given the poor conditions for training at the moment I feel safer with the 100

SEGFTG

I think you will do the 210 easy if you are regularly riding 250 a week. If i could fit in 250 a week at the moment, I would do the 210 for sure.

Spider1977

I have a friend who is closer to 80 than 70. He did it a couple of years ago on the day when the weather was attrocious. Admittedly he was a top level cyclist and international rower in his hey day. But I think that should give you cause for encouragement if you are reasonably fit.

Livos

I'm planing to go for the 210... even though my condition is certainly not the best. I think it will be fun.

I've just restarted cycling (catrike speed 2005) after more than a year inactivity and anxiously awaiting the weather to improve...

Livos

SEGFTG

i am sure it will be fun, and possibly painful!!! I almost went for the 210 but it will be a good long term goal for next year. I have been off the bike for more like 4 years...

Craig Strong

I'm planning on doing the 210km, but I live in Geelong and will have to drive to the start/finish. What's parking like?

SEGFTG

I think the start/ finish is in the docklands area. There is plenty of parking around their and you shouldnt have any trouble