Square Wheels Posted September 20, 2013 Share #1 Posted September 20, 2013 Some of you may know I'm very new to cycling. Life long couch potato, just started riding / exercising two years ago. I've shed 35 - 50 pounds since. Last year I rode on a nice hybrid for a little over 1,000 miles. Then in November I bought a sweet Roubaix and this year I've ridden her a little over 2,000 miles so far. I did a hilly century around Mt Washington in July and a much flatter one two weeks ago. I survived both. Tomorrow there is the Seacoast century in NH and they offer it both Saturday and Sunday. My wife and I plan to do Sunday together, although it's supposed to rain, and I had the silly idea of try to do Saturday first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend_Maynard Posted September 20, 2013 Share #2 Posted September 20, 2013 I think you'll manage it. The biggest issue is likely to be in the nether regions, especially if it rains. Not sure if you've ever used any chamois creams or not, but you might want to try some out. Also, since it seems that being able to ride with, and finish with, your wife would be more important, I wouldn't push too hard for that PR on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted September 20, 2013 Share #3 Posted September 20, 2013 How strong a rider is your wife? Is she looking for a strong century on Sunday, or just to finish whenever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted September 20, 2013 Share #4 Posted September 20, 2013 I've done a few double centuries and in some respects, they were easier than some back-to-back centuries. Don't get dehydrated or low on fuel especially during the first century. Next make sure to take in some carbs and protein within the first hour of finishing the first century. If you can get a massage after the first century or spend some time in a hot tub, do so. I voted that you can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted September 20, 2013 Not sure if you've ever used any chamois creams or not, but you might want to try some out. Also, since it seems that being able to ride with, and finish with, your wife would be more important, I wouldn't push too hard for that PR on Saturday. I had some saddle issues a few months ago and got a saddle fitting and a new saddle. He recommended Udder Cream to be used as a chamois cream and a lot after I ride. It's really helped. Riding with the wife on Sunday is very important to me. This is a very flat century, it will be my third this year. I want to see if I can do it in 6 rolling hours. Not blistering fast, but that would be very fast for me. How strong a rider is your wife? Is she looking for a strong century on Sunday, or just to finish whenever? She really strong, but I'm stronger. Again, this is all relative as we are new riders. I'm hoping Saturday will leave me a little tuckered out and make it more even on Sunday. I've done a few double centuries and in some respects, they were easier than some back-to-back centuries. Don't get dehydrated or low on fuel especially during the first century. Next make sure to take in some carbs and protein within the first hour of finishing the first century. If you can get a massage after the first century or spend some time in a hot tub, do so. I voted that you can do it. I plan to drink and eat a lot both days. I will bring a cooler with me both days and have at least two servings of Hammer Recoverite after the rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted September 20, 2013 Share #6 Posted September 20, 2013 I think you'll manage it. The biggest issue is likely to be in the nether regions, especially if it rains. Not sure if you've ever used any chamois creams or not, but you might want to try some out. Also, since it seems that being able to ride with, and finish with, your wife would be more important, I wouldn't push too hard for that PR on Saturday. Chamois Buttr for one makes individual packs. I have used those before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted September 20, 2013 Chamois Buttr for one makes individual packs. I have used those before Thanks, the reason I went with the Udder Cream is the guy who fit me for the saddle mentioned a lot of the chamois creams had petroleum in them that you can't get out of your bibs / shorts. Have you had any issues with that? I have hardly ever use any of the Udder Cream during a ride. Weeks I ride often I use it after / between rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Beanz Posted September 20, 2013 Share #8 Posted September 20, 2013 On longer rides I do carry a small tube or container of Udder cream that I can carry as a reapplication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaincreep Posted September 21, 2013 Share #9 Posted September 21, 2013 Hey Square, I'll be at reg table #3 K-P Sunday 6:30 to 12:00. I'll be riding Saturday wearing my We the People jersey. Say "Hi" if you see me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted September 21, 2013 Hey Square, I'll be at reg table #3 K-P Sunday 6:30 to 12:00. I'll be riding Saturday wearing my We the People jersey. Say "Hi" if you see me. If I see you riding off into the distance maybe. Remember, tomorrow I'm aiming for 6 hours or just under 17mph. That will be blazingly fast for me. I will say hi and stop by on Sunday - looks like cold rain for Sunday, the wife is bummed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadfrog Posted September 21, 2013 Share #11 Posted September 21, 2013 good luck to you and your wife! what's the longest you've done two days in a row? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted September 21, 2013 good luck to you and your wife! what's the longest you've done two days in a row? Thanks, I have done two other centuries this year and didn't ride for a few days after those. This will be a challenge. The weather might not cooperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted September 21, 2013 Share #13 Posted September 21, 2013 Thanks, the reason I went with the Udder Cream is the guy who fit me for the saddle mentioned a lot of the chamois creams had petroleum in them that you can't get out of your bibs / shorts. Have you had any issues with that? I have hardly ever use any of the Udder Cream during a ride. Weeks I ride often I use it after / between rides. I have never had a problem getting Chamois Buttr out of my shorts. petroleum does not appear in the list of ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted September 22, 2013 Well, for those that said No, you win. I could "probably" do it tomorrow but the forecast is thunderstorms and temps in the low 60's. I did 109 today, needed to take an 8 mile detour around an accident. Two people were hit by a car and died at the beginning of the race. We didn't know what happened until we were 1/2 done. My mood has been a little down since then. That's enough. I am proud of the fact I can ride a century in my first year of riding a bike, and I'm old enough to know I don't need to prove anything. THis was my third and I didn't bail on any of them, including my first, the Mt Washing. Maybe next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted September 22, 2013 Share #15 Posted September 22, 2013 Congrats Square Wheels. Dancing around with thunderstorms (and the associated lightning) is not good. You have goal for next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now