Training for Century (Bicycle)..............

I'll be doing my 1st century next weekend. TOMRV, the Tour Of the Mississippi River Valley, from Bettendorf, IA to Dubuque, IA( through Illinois and part of Wisconson). It's a two day ride, day 1, 109 miles, day two, different route consisting of 90 miles back to Bettendorf. Day 1-6000 feet of climb. Day 2-4000 feet of climb. Who thinks Iowa is flat? I can tell you-It's not! I have been training through spin classes since October of last year, and also have trained for and ran two half marathons in that time period. I've been riding 100+ miles a week additionally since mid April. I cannot, however simulate the actual climbs i will be up against on the tour because we don't have hills that are as long or as steep. It's a fantastic event, well organized, well staffed and supported by our local bike club.
Good luck on your endevour! Sounds like a tough ride to conquer!

wowowow MiloBloom that is a DOUBLE century, woow!!

I am going to ride my first century 9/24, The San Luis Obispo Lighthouse Century. I'm doing the "flat" or 3500 ft. climb.

I've been a spin instructor for 7 years, but just got out on the road 2 months ago with an encouraging friend. My first ride was 35 miles, and once weekly we ride 25-35 miles, plus spin classes. On days I'm not riding, I SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) and dance (ballet and belly dancing).

Living in Socal, it is pretty hilly, so I'm getting used to that; last two weeks I rode some steeper hills. Mostly, though I need to get more time in the saddle in preparation for Sept. Going to hit about 30 miles tomorrow, then 40 the next 2 weeks, then 50. I have typically been riding about 14-16 mph, but I want to bump that up a bit to be comfortable up to 18-20 for 50.

I've started my purple pectin for my knees and one hip to get ready by September. woooo! I'm excited (and scared too).