There are no official records for century ride times, but let's have a little fun with numbers anyway:. To sum it up: A century ride is hard. It's a great accomplishment for cyclists, and with a little perspective as to how far miles is, you start to realize that completing a century means covering an awful lot of ground. More: Video: 3 Ways to Prepare for a Century.
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Get started now by building your base, watching what you eat, and staying active in cycling. Building endurance allows you to get more out of riding in general.
Cyclists who go straight into speed and interval training get fast on the bike but may fail when it comes to distance riding without an adequate base. Base training is the foundation upon which you build for a metric century. It should be the single most important part of your training. Many cyclist never reach their full potential because they neglect this critical phase.
Building your base is about preparing your body for the effort you will be placing on it when tackling your first metric. A foundation of steady miles allow you to make harder efforts later in the year. Fitting enough riding in can be a challenge but shorter rides at a steady pace not only help to build your base, but allow you to burn more fat.
Short, consistent riding helps to build capillaries that deliver oxygen-rich blood to your muscles. The result is a base that allows you to ride longer. Start by reminding yourself that you plan on riding as soon as you get home.
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