How to ride 100 miles: tips and tricks for your first century

Riding a century is a huge deal in the world of road cycling, arguably the main thing, the benchmark distance to which we all strive to hit at least once in our riding lives. But, unfortunately, riding a century is not quite as easy as just riding a bike, there’s a lot that goes into hitting that big 100 mark.
So if you are relatively new to cycling and thinking of riding your first century or just keen for some expert guidance, in this video we have compiled the essential tips and tricks on how to ride your first 100 miles.
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[@JonFairhurst]

Excellent tips throughout! The one thing you missed is hydration. Use tablets in at least every other bottle. Drink at least once every ten or fifteen minutes.
Oh, and make sure your bike is in good repair. Before EVERY ride check tire pressure, chain lube, and that your axles are tight. Just recently, my friend rode with a slack quick release, hit a bump, lost a wheel, and suffered a broken arm and wrist and a dislocated shoulder.

[@JineeshGeorgeME]

This video is highly underrated! Excellent tips, well organised, just plain simple no nonsense production.
Could have added: 1) the need for carrying two water bottles, 2) the importance of the right kind of eyewear.

[@Romace13]

Well-structured good tips, cheers

[@robfrench3379]

Excellent video, very informative.

[@jimbojet8728]

Thank you. You’ve sewn the seed.

[@wildbill7267]

I’m using a hybrid so will likely take 12 hours for my first century. Also the terrain here in Westchester County, just north of NY City dictates a somewhat hilly route.

[@wattsdronewilltravel3881]

Just did my first century….
Having a good partner was extremely important.

[@MrChippiechappie]

Sun lotion? not much need for the that here, its the UK rarely gets hot enough or sunny enough to need it. Go tubeless with sealant no need for spare innertubes.

[@harimathur2191]

True. Not much Sun in UK. I'm from Mauritius, a tropical island. Sun screen for us? Nah. We have thick skin. Besides I find sunscreen burns my eyes when the sweat starts running down the eye brows😮

[@MrChippiechappie]

Follow the 8 percent rule increase each weekend rides distance by 8 percent.

[@keithwarburton9610]

No mention of cycling shorts?

[@MrChippiechappie]

Disagree about not riding in warm weather i love riding in the hot weather I'm in my element then. Its the wind, rain and cold I cant stand.

[@harimathur2191]

I'm from Mauritius. No escaping hot humid weather

[@ganjasurfer8089]

Chili?!