Ok, ok everything you read here will be obvious but it\u2019s amazing that even though I knew this stuff I still managed to fall into every trap possible for lasts years Prudential Ride 100, which I recommend everyone to do at least once in their lifetime<\/p>\n
Preparation<\/strong> The day before<\/strong> On the day<\/strong> During the race<\/strong> The days after<\/strong> Ok, ok everything you read here will be obvious but it\u2019s amazing that even though I knew this stuff I<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":463,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[28,29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-388","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-biking-blog","category-byyker-blog"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t
\nBasically, do some! Just because you can do 50 miles and you may have done more before doesn\u2019t mean you still can. A friend of mine who was a top martial arts competitor and is now a GB coach says \u2018train hard, compete easy\u2019 i.e. the more preparation you put in the easier it will be.
\nFind out how hilly the course you will be taking on is. If its flat then train flat, and if its hilly \u2013 guess what train hilly!<\/p>\n
\nDon\u2019t go out and have a skin full. Wait until after the event. Riding while sweating alcohol is not recommended. Do eat pasta. It really does give you more energy on the day! Get a decent night\u2019s sleep. Don\u2019t choose a room mate who decides that he wants to tell you how great Alfie Bow is and then plays you one of his albums at 3am! (you know who you are!!). Get your bike and kit ready for the day so when you get up at stupid o\u2019clock you don\u2019t have to think. Find out where the start line is and how long it will take to get there.<\/p>\n
\nDon\u2019t get to the start unnecessarily early and don\u2019t get their five minutes late. You won\u2019t get any prizes for the person who stands around the longest, but you may get disqualified if you miss your start time!<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019re not Brad Wiggins when you train, you won\u2019t be Brad Wiggins on the day. Don\u2019t let the adrenalin get to you. Ride at your own pace and enjoy the event. The Prudential 100 is a closed road and the crowds are amazing, cheering you on along the route. You have 7 hours to complete the course so don\u2019t be afraid to enjoy every minute.
\nTake on water and energy. That feeling of invincibility you may be feeling will not last \u2013 trust me! And if you wait until you are feeling tired to take on calories it is too late. Take little and often. The time you take to take on fluids and snacks will be made up with maintaining a standard pace and not dropping off
\nFind someone who is cycling at a similar pace and don\u2019t be afraid to slip stream for bit. You my even want to team up for a few miles taking turns at the front.
\nEnjoy the finish. The feeling of personal achievement is second to none. YOU\u2019VE DONE IT!! Take 5 mins and then do some warm down stretching exercises. Trust me you will thank me later. Take on fluids and have some more carbs. When you can have a bath. Last year I rode for MacMillan and they actually offered massages. Now that was a happy ending to the race event!<\/p>\n
\nDon\u2019t stop cycling, book in your next event and tell all your mates. Cycling is a real community and events like these bring people together. Remember the feeling of the finishing line and finally don\u2019t forget to train hard and compete easy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"