I'll be participating in an organized ride on the 4th. It's a metric century, or 62 miles. What's different about this ride is that my brother will be joining me! Now, here we have a kid who doesn't own a road bike, just started riding about a month ago on an old, ratty mountain bike and probably hasn't put in any rides over 25 miles.
I think I've got him covered for the essentials, but I'm wondering if anyone can offer any tips for him. Sometimes I forget to mention things to newbies (like mentioning to our newbie Luna Chic that the Subaru bike course was TWO loops!).
What did you wish you did before your first long ride?
What did you wish someone told you before your first long ride?
Anything you wish you HADN'T done before or during a ride?
Stuff like that. I think I've dumped a bunch of this on him, but I know he reads the blog and your tips would be helpful. And if you're going to be sarcastic, Mike is just as sarcastic, so bring it. If I'm lucky, we'll turn him into a triathlete (or at least a cyclist!). He told me he loves wearing spandex.
An Ironman is a 2.4 mile swim followed by 112 mile bike followed by a 26.2 mile run. Always. I started this blog to publish my race reports, but now it includes workout recaps, training updates and much more! I welcome your thoughts and comments and if you haven't yet ventured into the sport of triathlon, what are you waiting for??
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3 comments:
Umm, tips for MIke
#1 don't do endurance stuff with your sister. It is painful and not fun.
#2 See #1
Pat
if its big enough to matter,
Keep on the side of the natural curve
Nice picture! I can drink beer on this bike ride, right? That may be the only way i'll get through this.
~Your brother
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