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Any tips for first century? (self.bicycles)

submitted 2 years ago by htmono to c/[email protected]

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As the title says. I'm planning on doing my first century in July. Several +50km rides behind me at the moment and averaging about 100km a week since spring. How much food should I pack? Do you guys use sports drinks etc for hydration? Any surprises I shouls know comparing the ride to shorter ones?

Thank you in advance :)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

I'm in the same boat. Got 110+ mile with 12000 feet of climbing coming up. I'm looking at 10 hour ride.

From what I've found, everyone seems to be saying 40-100 carbs an hour. So that's a decent amount of gels and food to pack.