This is my longest ride so far. I’m trying to get ready for a 75km ride as part of ride for heart, taking place in Toronto next month.
The worst this morning were my screaming thighs and sore knees. I also find that when I start getting tired, things aren’t as smooth any longer and I’m more likely to UPD, which I proved this morning with road rash/cuts to boot.
I’m riding a 36er, which I’ve had for about a month now.
Andre
Congrats on the new personal best distance. I’ve been riding my 36er for a year, and just did my first 34 mile ride last week. I meant to do a 30 mile ride, but left my gloves at the U-turn point, and didn’t realize my folly until two miles into the return trip. My legs were angry by the time I limped back to the car. I can relate to more UPDs with tired legs. Luckily, I didn’t have any bloodshed.
Good luck with your training. I aspire to a century, but I’ve got a ways to go. (About 64 miles, I reckon.)
Sore thighs and sore knees? Maybe your saddle is too low. Are you taking breaks along the way? Maybe you’re going for too much too soon since you’re only riding your 36er for one month now. It took me a while to get a proper riding position on my 36er and also it took a while for my focus to adapt to being so high up.I remember having to really concentrate.Maybe you should leave the 75k ride for heart until next year and build up to it more slowly both physically and mentally.
Hope this helps.
Sore thighs and sore knees? Maybe your saddle is too low. Are you taking breaks along the way? Maybe you’re going for too much too soon since you’re only riding your 36er for one month now. It took me a while to get a proper riding position on my 36er and also it took a while for my focus to adapt to being so high up.I remember having to really concentrate.Maybe you should leave the 75k ride for heart until next year and build up to it more slowly both physically and mentally.
Hope this helps.
I’m pretty confident that the height of the saddle is ok. This has more to do with getting ready for the 75k in short order, as you accurately stated.
As far as bailing out of the 75k;no way, just like many around here, I’m pretty determined and I’m committed to going ahead with this - lol.
Thanks for the suggestion though
If you managed 50km, then you’ll manage 75km as well. It will hurt, but it is easier to achieve in some event than riding solo.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Andre
Hello gathan, sorry for being so negative in my last post. I wish you well with your 75k, and I hope you have a great day.
You can do it!!! remember to take off days between rides in order to recover fully. Rest the legs properly and you will be fine. Keep us up to date with your progress!!!
+1
One thing you can do is every second weekend ride about 25km on Saturday and 40km on Sunday. (I’m thinking two hours/ four hours). Know nothing about 36ers…
But especially after long rides don’t be afraid to take three or fours days off. It won’t hurt you 
oh, the other weekend I’d just ride what I felt like with no pushing limits or anything.
And you will have no trouble doing 75km in three or four weeks time 
Good luck and tell us how it works out.
James
That’s exactly the sort of training regimen that I’ve adopted. I aim to ride for 30km or so every 2 to 3 days and do a longer one once a week.
Andre
This is great to hear! i am very much so looking forward to seeing this beast of yours! I may be able to give you a few workout tips (non unicycle related) that will help you strengthen some of your trouble areas.
Look forward to riding with you
Bob
Thanks for the offer Bob, mind you I already am a 4-5 days a week gym visitor. The biggest thing now is knee soreness. For the time being I am quite content to leave them alone on non-unicycle days, if you know what I mean…so they can recover and adapt.
Andre
I’ve been regularly riding, having days off in order to prevent injury and/or give my legs a chance to get back to 100%.
My “maintenance” distance has been around 30km or so.
This morning I rode for 60km. Although my thighs weren’t in a good mood; my knees didn’t hurt as bad as when I did that first 50km. Maybe they’re adjusting.
I did a bit of an experiment last week, where I put the 150mm cranks back on, from the 125mm that I had been using. I found that the 150s were harder on my legs overall, especially my knees. Needless to say, the 125s were put back on as soon as I got home. They’re the ones I used this morning for the 60k ride.
Andre