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So /fit/ I come to you with a conundrum. I need to start biking again, and need a good plan to amp up my mileage. I've been doing 15 miles ( Road) with little problem. Now that I'm interested in doing longer rides, eventually working up to a century, what would you suggest as far as a training regiment. I've been trying to eat well, keeping healthy carbs and all, but a little bit of nutrition help would be greatly appreciated. I'm not too well spoken on that matter.
>> Anonymous
tits or gtfo
>> Op
>>396421
I'm a guy...?
>> Anonymous
>>396429
gtfo
>> Op
You guys do realize this is /fit/ ? It would be greatly appreciated if pedantic twats would keep their trolling to a minimum. Thanks.
>> Anonymous
Merckx put it this way
"just ride"

You really just ahve to go out cycle every day(ok, one day in the week can be free for regeneration, but also it is advised to cycle some easy, not too fast and not too long round for regeneration) and at every weather(except for snow and ice, that's too dangerous). You will see that alone will bring great results. After three or four months riding 200+km wont be a problem, even in hilly terrain, if you have the time that is.

Sure, if you want to go racing that wouldn't be enough, but since you are restarting, first things first.
>> Op
>>396458
Hey, good stuff. Thanks. I guess my thoughts were confirmed, I just gotta get back on and keep riding. You think one rest day a week is ample?
>> Anonymous
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>>396458
oh right, do you own a CCR1?
or just a random image?

Here, have some delicious bat bike.
>> Anonymous
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>>396460
yes, i think so, and that is how it is usually planned. sure, because of work and studies i sometimes have to miss a day but still use the friday for recreation because one does not go full out on the friday recreation ride, that is a no do.
i guess it is ok to take two days of recreation at the eginning if your legs feel heavy and tired but usually even then you should hit the road and do an easy tour, because that is the most important thing get you body and legs used to stress and most important you head used to stress and bad weather.
>> Anonymous
>>396460

Sure, whatever your body tells you to do... I personally ride over 100 miles a week and usually do that in only 2 or 3 rides. I like to lift or erg or something on the other free days.

Please remember though, when you start to work your way past 20-30 mile rides you WILL need extra calories so you don't "bonk out." I'm a skinny fag so I eat a lot on the bike.... Good rule of thumb for any ride over 40-50 miles: 500 calories before getting on, 100-200 calories for every hour in the saddle...

Hope this helps, and godspeed!
>> Op
>>396461
Nah, I wish I had one, although I am highly considering buying a CCR2. I don't really know about it though, it has a triple, which I guess could potentially be nice, because I live 10 minutes away from Grizzly Peak ( A local century ride which is quite popular in California) and a mountain that I hear is quite fun to ride. Any bikes I should be looking at in the Sub 2k$ price point?

Also, thanks guys for the advice. I really just got started biking again. Took about a month break and feel real bad about it. Nothing I can do about it besides get back in the saddle and work my ass off. I was starting to make pretty good progress, but some health stuff came up.
>> Anonymous
>>396485
Well, take a light and good aluminium frame.
I prefer european ones, just my personal taste, I have a Klein frame. A Shimano 105 group is sufficient, Ultegra wouldn't hurt though, I'm a Campa snob though. As for the wheels, either Mavic Ksyrium or Bontrager Race lite, they are not too expensive and roll quite well. The rest like saddle, handlebar you have to check for yourself what is the most comfortable for you.
Check out for 2008 models for sale since now the 2009 models are coming in. There you might find some good equiment for a neat price.
>> Op
>>396516
You think it might be beneficial to build a bike instead of something prebuilt? Would it be possible at all for under $2000? Maybe tipping just over? I would hope I could get full Carbon Fiber for that price point..
>> Anonymous
>>396528

Usually pre-built ends up being cheaper, especially with the big boys like anything Trek owned can be much cheaper than building because all their components come from in-house suppliers like Bontrager. Always keep an eye out for previous years models on clearance too...
>> Anonymous
>>396528

Also, kinda a whack site, but a good reference for baseline prices of frame and groupset options: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/road_bikes.htm#ultegra
>> Op
Hm, interesting. I'll keep looking around. As far as the major bike companies, what do you think makes the best bang for the buck for around 2k$? Or do you think most of them are fairly similar in terms of what you get.
>> Anonymous
>>396555

When it comes to a full carbon fibre frame with good components in your price range most of the offerings are very similar... All of the cheaper carbon frames are made in China for the most part. This is not a bad thing per se, the Chinese are pretty good at making composites. I have beaten the piss out of some cheap carbon with no problems, but YMMV.

On the other hand, the american made stuff from Trek (OCLV) probably has better quality control, which you pay for.
>> Anonymous
>>396516

> I prefer european ones
> I have a Klein frame

Do you know anything about Gary Klein?

He's no euro-fag I assure you... I have a Q-Pro as well, haha

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Klein
>> Anonymous
>>396565
ok, i missed typing a "though"
i'm sorry for confusing or misguiding you people
but thanks for correcting me