5 Key Steps When Training for 100+ Mile Bike Rides

Having completed another trip from London to Paris, 300 miles in 4 days, I noticed that a lot of people spend a lot of money on a bike and a variety of accessories, however one area that a lot of people seem to neglect is training.

Rarely do people spend a lot of time or money on a training program. This is a vital element in improving your chances of successfully completing long journeys.

Of course, the equipment you are using is important, but just like with a car or motorcycle, “it’s all about the engine”, that’s what makes the real difference. This is even more important on a long trip.

This article offers 5 key tips on the training needed to complete 100+ miles on the bike.

1. Preparation

The key to any successful 100-mile bike ride is preparation. You need to put your body in a condition that allows you to complete the journey. The key to this is to have a sensible and complete training plan. It is a misconception that you can ride as often as possible to get yourself in the right shape for such an arduous test on the body.

2. Diet

A good diet is essential for 2 reasons: a) it helps you train more effectively and b) it’s good for your overall health. A good cycling training diet means you need to balance the right foods so that you can achieve optimal fitness benefits. Getting your training diet right means you’ll be in top condition and energized for those long, hard wrinkles. Not only will you improve your general health and you will have a lot of energy.

3.Training Plan

Make sure you’re working on the areas of fitness you need to help you with your journey. Make sure you are clear about your goals, i.e. you are trying to build strength and stamina to ensure you can complete the ride comfortably.

Therefore, there is no point in focusing on activities that work in other areas of health, for example, simply losing weight, keep this in mind when you are in the gym or when you are doing some other fitness related exercise. You need to ensure that you get the best and most appropriate results for your trip.

Ideally, what you want is a program that builds your strength and stamina.

4. Train smart, not hard

It’s really about doing the right things, not doing a lot of things. You must understand the best way to train to get the desired results. If you do this, you will find that you train less than other riders, but you will gain more benefit once in the ride.

5. Measure your progress

Finally, be sure to regularly check whether or not you have reached your training goals. If you can see that you are achieving or exceeding them, it will keep you motivated and push you to try harder.

Whatever your level, it is essential to have the correct training plan, do not forget that everything is about the engine and not only about the bike.