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Jim
Guest
Last summer I beat my old distance PB of 177 miles in a day, and got to 202
miles, which took from 0320 - 1720.
I'd really like to attempt riding for 24 hours this summer, to see how far I
could go.
I was thinking also of doing it for charity, as it'd be nice to raise some
money, then it won't just be about my own ego.
I wonderdd if anyone else has ridden done a 24 hour ride before, and if so,
if they had any tips.
Questions which spring to mind, that I'd ask someone if I could:
1. What's the best time to start? I was thinking of 10pm, getting the dark
out of the way first. Was planning the ride for longest day time in June.
2. Is it easier to choose a circular route, and then keep riding around it,
e.g. a 50 mile route. Downside = that would get tedious. Other option is to
plan the route out in detail, but then you risk stopping all the time to
look at a map, which adds time and frustration. I hate having to stop and
look at maps because I feel like I'm wasting time. Or just ride for 12
hours, and turn around, and ride back again...
3. Wondered if anyone had advice about doing a ride for charity, in terms of
.... would you ask for a set amt. per mile, or just, anything gratefully
received for my ride?
3. Any other advice much appreciated!
Thanks
miles, which took from 0320 - 1720.
I'd really like to attempt riding for 24 hours this summer, to see how far I
could go.
I was thinking also of doing it for charity, as it'd be nice to raise some
money, then it won't just be about my own ego.
I wonderdd if anyone else has ridden done a 24 hour ride before, and if so,
if they had any tips.
Questions which spring to mind, that I'd ask someone if I could:
1. What's the best time to start? I was thinking of 10pm, getting the dark
out of the way first. Was planning the ride for longest day time in June.
2. Is it easier to choose a circular route, and then keep riding around it,
e.g. a 50 mile route. Downside = that would get tedious. Other option is to
plan the route out in detail, but then you risk stopping all the time to
look at a map, which adds time and frustration. I hate having to stop and
look at maps because I feel like I'm wasting time. Or just ride for 12
hours, and turn around, and ride back again...
3. Wondered if anyone had advice about doing a ride for charity, in terms of
.... would you ask for a set amt. per mile, or just, anything gratefully
received for my ride?
3. Any other advice much appreciated!
Thanks