First 42.65 mile ride

[DeanN]

Did my first 42.65 mile ride today. And my highest milage week so far of 106.5. Wow it took alot out of me..but it was great. After 9 weeks of cycling I am thinking I need a better set though. I bought a trek 1.1 and I hade to put one of those gel set covers on it from walmart. Kind of takes away from the look of the bike..lol.

 

[64Paramount]

Good for you, Dean! That's very good for someone who has only been riding a short time.

Be careful about increasing your mileage too quickly so you don't over stress the ole bod.

If you haven't aleady purchased a good pair of padded riding shorts, you should check into that. Some good shorts will make those longer rides much more comfy.

Keep it up!

 

[billydonn]

Good job! I agree that you should not get too crazy about long rides until you have built a base from lots of 20-30 mile rides.

I remember my first 42.65 mile ride.. it was right before my first 42.66 mile ride!

You must ditch the gel saddle cover however! This is unmanly.....