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I have just entered my first 24hr solo, anyone out there got any training tips or tips for the race
Thanks
If you have a road bike, do a few century rides If you don't then borrow one, throw in a few 30 mile or so MTB rides and that should see you right.
Your biggest challenge will be the mental one.
If you can ride from your door then make a 6 miles or so loop and do an over night circuit. Stop off at home for food, drink and supplies and keep going until daybreak. I found this a worthwhile training exercise both physically and mentally.
Some really good stuff on this site:
A few pages of tactics / preparation stuff that I found useful (especially pacing)
I asked my coach about tactics for my first one and she said 'start slow and get slower' 🙂
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How serious are you? I have done a couple of 24 hrs as a very average rider. My training was simply getting the miles in as often as I could - doing two 30+ mile rides in one day - that sort of thing.
As for the race itself - start slow and get slower! Stop to refuel often and early. Don't get involved in racing other folk - just concentrate on a nice steady pace. Let everyone else clear off at the start so you don't end up in the first lap queues.
grazedknees - MemberThis blog has lots of information HERE
Good link - Anne's blog is excellent.
Super info folks thanks a bunch