How To Complete Your First 50 Mile Bike Ride

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  • Getting through your first 50 mile (80km) bike ride can be a daunting task, but we're here to help! Whether it's getting your route planned correctly, your bike set up perfectly or your fuel strategy nailed, Manon has a few tips on getting your first 50 mile ride done and dusted!
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:56 - Get Comfortable
    1:48 - Plan Your Route
    3:28 - Eating & Drinking
    5:39 - Pacing
    6:44 - Weather
    7:23 - Solo Or With Friends?
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Komentáƙe • 288

  • @TK-ov4hn
    @TK-ov4hn Pƙed rokem +279

    I did my first century ride this spring. It took me 10 hours. I felt like that was slow until my wife reminded me I was 68 years old. 😂

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +17

      First century! congrats 🙌

    • @jeremymcbride8729
      @jeremymcbride8729 Pƙed rokem +20

      and here’s me, 43 and struggle getting to 50km. Watch this space though. Well done young fella.

    • @Southerncyclist
      @Southerncyclist Pƙed rokem +3

      Awesome

    • @duathlete827
      @duathlete827 Pƙed rokem +4

      Outstanding effort! Been riding over 30 years and have never completed a ride longer than 60 ish lol. I just turned 70 and will not be doing a century.

    • @bikecommuter24
      @bikecommuter24 Pƙed rokem +9

      I'm 60 and I just did my first 20 miler, 10 miles -coffee - 10 miles home.
      50 is another goal,
      I just got back into cycling and ride a 3 mile commute to work, so I really haven't got a lot of miles on my bicycle, I also ride 2 miles to the train station to take the train to go see my nieces and its 2 miles to their house from their local station , the bicycle has save me a lot of money not having to take a ride share and a lot faster than the bus😆

  • @stanwatson2904
    @stanwatson2904 Pƙed rokem +16

    I started riding rather late in life (53 years old) and rode 20-30 miles in some hilly regions, and found it both exhilarating and difficult. That exhilaration kept me going further and further and now ride I 200-300 miles a week such that my body feels "trained" to ride 50 miles each time out without too much difficulty. Off days are crucial! I find it helps to ride with a group who enjoy riding the same distance/difficulty to "share the pain." I'm 63 now and my body would revolt against me if I tried to do less than what it's accustomed to doing these days.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Great millage Stan! Sure you've got some great tips! 🔍

    • @Turion37
      @Turion37 Pƙed rokem

      I was like that. Wish I could put the time in. The shorter low gear pedaling is great.

  • @scotchandsalmonroll5337
    @scotchandsalmonroll5337 Pƙed rokem +20

    I’ve ridden 50 miles before, but I’m going for a 50 miles this weekend in Manon’s honour đŸ„‚

    • @Turion37
      @Turion37 Pƙed rokem

      Her honor must be defended!

  • @chrisconnors7418
    @chrisconnors7418 Pƙed rokem +5

    Five hours before this video was released I did my first 50 miles. Sun had set, temps were 5 C, I had lights, reflective vest, two water bottles and no food. It wasn’t too bad at all, but I definitely should have stopped to eat something. By the time I got home frost was forming and I was starting to feel that deep down chill despite the exertion.
    And next time I’ll do it in the day. Almost hit a porcupine, and in two places deer casually crossed the dark country roads in front of me
then stopped and stared at my approaching bike light.
    And the 100 is next. I’ll be better prepared.

  • @forzaferrari8088
    @forzaferrari8088 Pƙed rokem +28

    I think the most important for progress is all about your mental ! Even if the weather is bad or/and you're feeling bad, if you motivated yourself, you can do something more huge than you can expected !

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +7

      Great point, so much of cycling is a mental challenge. We find a ride always clears the head.🙌

    • @winstonsmith8236
      @winstonsmith8236 Pƙed rokem

      Any tips?

  • @aAnd67
    @aAnd67 Pƙed rokem +23

    Done a fifty six miler last weekend. 1st one since getting back into cycling @55 years young. Hard, but loved it. Great work Missy Manon. 👍

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      Well done Andy, welcome back 🙌

    • @aAnd67
      @aAnd67 Pƙed rokem

      @@gcn Thank you very much

  • @MrShteeeve10
    @MrShteeeve10 Pƙed rokem +37

    In 2 years I've gone from dying doing 57mi with 2900ft at 15.8mph and 165bpm avg and collapsing on the floor afterwards, to doing regular 80-100mi rides, most recently 85mi 4700ft at 17mph and 143bpm avg.
    Biggest thing in that period is acknowledging that there's always going to be people faster than me, as there's so many physiological differences between us all - and just having a consistent and structured approach to riding. Some days just having fun on the bike taking in the sights, but other days just finding my own rhythm and sticking with it, on both the flats and the climbs, take the descents as recovery, no medals to be won going hard down them too!
    I would never have thought I'd complete the Mallorca 312 and Dragon Devil earlier this year, let alone enjoy them, but it's amazing what you can do when you start to get the mental control over yourself and your body.
    I now have a top cap to always remind me 'Shut up Legs!' 😂

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks for sharing your cycling journey! Keep it up, you're smashing it 🙌

    • @duathlete827
      @duathlete827 Pƙed rokem

      Excellent average speeds.

  • @nineunauk
    @nineunauk Pƙed rokem +13

    I love Manon’s hability to communicate! More female presenters would be a way of balancing the scales😅

    • @nineunauk
      @nineunauk Pƙed rokem

      @@Turion37 What an egalitarian and proactive comment


  • @andras.89
    @andras.89 Pƙed rokem +18

    I just did 88 and 72 kms over the month for the first time ever in my life reached these distances in "one go". Felt great to achieve them :)

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      Yes! Keep it up, What's the next goal?

    • @andras.89
      @andras.89 Pƙed rokem

      @@gcn
      Thank you!:)
      Next summer: Lake Balaton round trip in Hungary, its a typical bucket list to do as for a hungarian :)!
      Its about 203km, and you "have to" make it in one day.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +2

      @@andras.89 200km! that's a great challenge, let us know how it goes! 🙌

  • @peterwhittemore2720
    @peterwhittemore2720 Pƙed rokem +5

    I did a 47 mile last week and loved it. Just getting into cycling so learning how to prepare and fuel for the ride made it easier. Onwards and upwards from a newbie 53y/o 😀

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      Great job! Enjoy building those miles Peter 🙌

  • @richards.4116
    @richards.4116 Pƙed rokem +5

    Great advice. Had a bike fitting a couple weeks before my first 67 mile ride. Hot day, 95° F heat index but 8 hydration and feed stations. Rode an extra mile after the event so I could hit my age 😊. 5 hours, and look to a 75 and 100 miles. Love the channel, have really learned a lot. Great job Manon and everyone at GCN !

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Nice riding Richard, keep it up 🙌

  • @ChrisinOSMS
    @ChrisinOSMS Pƙed rokem +1

    My wife wants to do this for her 50th birthday and wants me to join her. This is some good info, thanks!

  • @danielbelmir0
    @danielbelmir0 Pƙed rokem +3

    My technique i used to reach 125km in a matter of months in a hilly place was to ride slow, I usually ride at like 13km/h average. But since I live in a hilly place I also get to enjoy some nice descends at 50km/h with exciting turns. Latelly I've been trying to ride faster so I can reach 20km/h average, but I do this on short rides.

  • @r.massattack4052
    @r.massattack4052 Pƙed rokem +2

    I recently did 101.2 KMs on my smart trainer. I know it's not the same as outdoors but I'm counting it! I completed it in 2hours 36 minutes on the Zwift Uber Pretzel ( I want that Tron bike ) I was riding my usual hour and I usually find a group to ride with as my cool down. Then while chatting with the group there was a few that had the same or close too the KMs as me. 1 mentioned trying to hit 100KMs during this ride so I agreed to ride with him and help keep him motivated. It was very difficult but very fun, so many riders were driving us and encouraging us to keep pushing. What an awesome community but an even greater group. Great Video Manon, I'll definitely use your tips to help me going forward. I look forward to the next Video

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      Wow! Impressive ride 🙌 100km indoors is very impressive, never easy miles and the mental battle can be massive.

  • @Lsu4878
    @Lsu4878 Pƙed rokem

    Great and useful tips..and presented in a fun way...I loved the set up tips...way to go!

  • @recstoppauseplay
    @recstoppauseplay Pƙed rokem +1

    My last ride was 71kms and I'm working up to my present age which is a bit more than that. I'm shooting for 80kms on my next ride and I've learned some tips on the way, especially from GCN and the things Manon covers in this video - thank you by the way. Some tips that work for me are: a) Have a goal, a destination that you're going to, like a park or a great coffee or lunch stop which is about halfway on your trip. b) Love your bike and love to be on it. Keep it clean, lubricated and quiet. c) Have a good fit, adjusting the bike to your body and find a great saddle that you'll be comfortable sitting on for 2 hours or more. Don't forget the padded shorts of some kind, (an essential part of the bike ensemble). d) Stop occasionally, have a sip of water and take in the views that make our bike trips so special, (take a photo). I love my coffee stops and finding unique places to see for the first time.

  • @melaniamonicacraciun9900
    @melaniamonicacraciun9900 Pƙed rokem +3

    keep up guys, pushing pedals is making life worth living and cycling is the most exciting adventure of life, oh yezzzzzz you can bet on it

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Whoop Whoop! We love to hear it 👌

  • @geoffreyhoney122
    @geoffreyhoney122 Pƙed rokem +1

    Super video Manon! (&gcn!). Great ideas for the non-commercial options! Love the dyi food and planning if without a Wahoo! To the pacing/lack of heart rate monitor I would add that, similar to the zone 2 gcn videos, you should be easily able to carry on a conversation. If you can't, then your heart rate is too high for sure! Love the 1 mile circle joke! Had me in stitches! I have done plenty of metric centuries with my bike club and a few Imperial centuries on my touring bike. Planning is key! Especially those cafe stops;) Researching opening times/availability of food and water can be lifesaving on long rides. Please keep this content coming!

  • @GTiR23
    @GTiR23 Pƙed rokem +4

    Wind is the killer weather wise for me. A seemingly permanent headwind isn't the one when you're aiming for a decent distance.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Ooof... wind, never fun! 💹

    • @GTiR23
      @GTiR23 Pƙed rokem

      @@gcn wind
.no laughing matter

  • @LegSpinna
    @LegSpinna Pƙed rokem +1

    0:10 A picnic in a layby. A return of the good old days.

  • @Mikeweepercelona
    @Mikeweepercelona Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    My 1st ride this mon 12am eve of boston marathon route finish line to hopkington back to finish 53-54 miles total roughly thank you for the tips !

  • @geraintjones6401
    @geraintjones6401 Pƙed rokem +2

    Cracking advice, cheers Manon. Time to build on my 50km ride last week: me and the old Stumpy are going long haul. đŸ€˜

  • @rickmoses5081
    @rickmoses5081 Pƙed rokem

    Awesome job, thank you. That is GREAT SUFF! I’m PUMPED! 🎉😊

  • @syedkabeerahmed9211
    @syedkabeerahmed9211 Pƙed rokem

    Hi Manon, It is always a pleasure watching GCN Videos. Your team is doing an amazing job and I love watching the videos and gather loads of information.
    My cycling journey started in 2015 when one of my colleague Owen Cotter suggested to bike to office since it was shorter distance from my home and took longer in public transport to reach office. From then on, I have fallen in love with cycling. Regular commute to work started with 8km, then 14 km and now I am doing 20k (not all 5 days :)
    Did my 40k ride last month to track my fitness (avg. heart rate 132 bpm, max heat rate 150 bpm, max speed 22.5 mph) on my Garmin app, it was quiet a pleasant journey, planned my route a head, had a coffee break in between to fuel myself and few tools in saddle bag to overcome surprises. I ride solo and like doing so, looking to join cycling club near my county in Ireland, hope I do so in coming months. Thank you and keep doing great videos

  • @TheJamesvgnr
    @TheJamesvgnr Pƙed rokem +1

    Returned to cycling after a break of thirty years,aged 61,and found out that I'd almost forgotten how to ride! However,am slowly building back my skill,and plan to ride from Derby to York (90 miles) next summer,on a route I've already walked,and then probably catch the train back.
    Will slowly do progressively longer rides going over the coming Winter,and a 50 miler is definately on the Agenda!
    Thanks for all the great tips,and very entertaining Channel!
    Cheers!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      Good luck James, hope this video helps! 👍

  • @drp1036
    @drp1036 Pƙed rokem

    A bicycle computer is a must. Just knowing your speed and how far you've gone is a big big help. Amazon sells cheap bicycle computers for almost next to nothing.

  • @micahvanderwiel617
    @micahvanderwiel617 Pƙed rokem +1

    Just did a 104 mile ride up at 9,000ft elevation in the Rocky mountains and it was 10,675ft of climbing.. phew! Average HR of 145bpm (pretty happy!). Nutrition is absolutely the key! Rice cakes with dried cherries are the bomb!

    • @renegadetenor
      @renegadetenor Pƙed rokem +1

      Sounds like we did the same ride, perhaps. I did it twice, bonked but survived once, bonked and sagged the other. I think I've discovered my max climbing for a day..

  • @tonks1968
    @tonks1968 Pƙed rokem

    Great tips Manon, thank you

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Glad we could help Tony 🙌

  • @bubblesezblonde
    @bubblesezblonde Pƙed rokem +1

    nice tips Manon!

  • @piptanton
    @piptanton Pƙed rokem

    It was my 53rd bday in September so I decided to aim for 53 miles. I rode with a friend who does lots of cycling and we had such a great day. We road a flat route from Hythe in Kent to Rye and back. It was along the coastal path amazing scenery and amazing weather. We got back to Hythe got the bikes in the car and it tipped it down with rain....fab timing!
    I felt so chuffed to have completed 53 miles. Now, as you say.....the big 100 to aim for.

  • @karenringer5995
    @karenringer5995 Pƙed rokem

    Thank you for the advice . Going to have a go . At the 50 some time this year .my first. One . On a road bike .

  • @grumpy-dad3701
    @grumpy-dad3701 Pƙed rokem +3

    Went from riding 10 - 15 miles to a bikepacking adventure. Then rode 58 miles on a fully loaded steel bike.
    Took me about 10 hours knackered but worthwhile

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Sounds like a real adventure 🙌

    • @grumpy-dad3701
      @grumpy-dad3701 Pƙed rokem

      @@gcn it was. Ups and downs but totally worth the hours in the saddle.
      Planning next year's

  • @krehme
    @krehme Pƙed rokem

    What a beautiful bike! That Canyon is poppin’!

  • @dylanhunt5368
    @dylanhunt5368 Pƙed rokem +2

    Many good beginner tips! My recommendation for starting out is to find a nice distant spot you want to go to and just ride there and have some fun, go for a swim, have a lunch or hike up a mountain. After a few 30-40 mile runs 50 miles is no problem at all. I think it's important to go for a route you'll enjoy and then do what you will with it. Go hard, go slow, stop and eat a lot or don't eat - it all kind of depends on how your body works and how you want to enjoy your day. When it's fun then you will not suffer even though it might be fatiguing. We all have got the strength to go through with it after a couple rides so mentality is key.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Well put Dylan! It's all about enjoying yourself, once you've ticked that of, everything else will follow. lunch rides and picnic spins are a great idea! Slowing down is no bad thing, check this out 👉 czcams.com/video/RUXUcL3vf8w/video.html

    • @Z-u-m-a
      @Z-u-m-a Pƙed rokem

      Well said

  • @Seppster58
    @Seppster58 Pƙed rokem

    Last year I set out for a 50Km ride and had so much fun, pushed it to 85Km. Sun was out, not hot. Just a fine day. I was prepared!! Thanks Manon for. the tips. Have to try out those snacks you made awhile back.

  • @duathlete827
    @duathlete827 Pƙed rokem

    Just discovered your route planner and it's excellent.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Komoot is really great! Super important to have an idea of where your going, makes planning a lot easier 👍

  • @brookes79
    @brookes79 Pƙed rokem +2

    I just did a 50 mile ride mile on Sunday, planned on Komoot & stopped at the cafe at Jodrell bank half way through. Ride took me 3.5 hours, although I wasn't concentrating on speed & wanted to take in the views & scenery.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Sounds like bliss 👌

  • @andyk2181
    @andyk2181 Pƙed rokem +1

    Putting the water bottle back without looking down - absolute pro 😄

  • @HT-rq5pi
    @HT-rq5pi Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    4:22 that was the most dramatic sip i've seen in my life.

  • @djfelon4life
    @djfelon4life Pƙed rokem +2

    Did my first 50 mile recently. Next goal 75 . Going to need a donut and coffee stop for that one.

  • @DNA912
    @DNA912 Pƙed rokem

    I just changed the tilt on my handlebars, before they where pretty much leveled, and now I tilted it up very slightly, it's barely visible, but what a huge difference it made. Holding my hands on the hoods are so much more comfortable now. (gravel bike)

  • @muhammadhasham9547
    @muhammadhasham9547 Pƙed rokem

    Thank you for lovely advice Ma'am
    Been riding Peugeot 1985 retro road bike for the past 10 months and loving the experience

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Great 👍 Nice retro ride!

  • @bjm2762
    @bjm2762 Pƙed rokem

    Some spares would be a good idea as well. Like the video Manon. All I need now is my bottom bracket replaced and I may try one again.

  • @rachelvasquez7826
    @rachelvasquez7826 Pƙed rokem

    I did my first 55 mile ride today in just under 4 hours. Feeling proud. 😊

  • @aldoramonz
    @aldoramonz Pƙed rokem

    I do this ever Christmas:) everyone is home and everything is closed. It’s so fun

  • @DimGenich
    @DimGenich Pƙed rokem +1

    I did my first 70 miles about a week ago in the Black Sea coastal area... It took me slightly less than 5 hours of pedalling to finish and about 9 hours in total. I'd love to try 100 next season.

  • @CaptainRon956
    @CaptainRon956 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    I’ve been road cycling for 37 yrs and the best advice I can give is
    1. Obtain a quality bike from a well known manufacturer. It doesn’t have to be high end, but stay away from the sub $400 large store no name bikes.
    2. Make sure the bike fits you.
    3. Have a storage bag under your seat packed with essentials such as spare inner tube (if you use tubes) tire levers, C02 cartridges or pump. Tire patches/boots.
    4. A cycling Jersey with pockets on the back so you can stick on there your snackies, tire pump, cell phone, water bottle.
    5. Don’t forget to carry some emergency cash and your photo ID. Let family member or close friend know your route and the times that your leaving & expected time frame when to return

    • @Flix-f6q
      @Flix-f6q Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      Good advice. suggest adding a multitool and spare chain link, perhaps zip ties. Perhaps a jacket. Stay hydrated.

  • @djbayr9516
    @djbayr9516 Pƙed rokem +1

    I'm 20kms away from this ;) thank you Manon!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Nice work! You got it 🙌

    • @djbayr9516
      @djbayr9516 Pƙed rokem

      @@gcn I did my century last Sunday too! I'm now ready to race on 20 Nov 2022.

  • @GCNTraining
    @GCNTraining Pƙed rokem

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  • @Sprocketboy1956
    @Sprocketboy1956 Pƙed rokem +1

    This was a useful video for beginners as an 80 km ride takes some consideration. I do at least one 100 km ride each month (as Strava demands it for a virtual trophy!), outdoors when the weather is good or on the smart trainer otherwise as I have some very scenic courses on Rouvy to choose from. Pacing is important as I find with age (I am 66) it takes 50 kms now just to get warmed up properly! If you are doing a 50 mile ride in colder weather it is always good to bring extra food as the calorie burn is quite a bit higher.

  • @markbooth6745
    @markbooth6745 Pƙed rokem

    Good video Manon. 😎👍

  • @IAmRetail
    @IAmRetail Pƙed rokem

    I did a few 100mi rides in my younger years, but then life got crazy and I couldn't ride for a couple years, then I tried getting back on the bike and injured myself trying to ride like I used to, like in the past I did a 100mi ride in 5:23.55 and 5,418ft of ascent. Now I'm slowly getting back on the bike, and 50mi sounds like doable again!

  • @Turion37
    @Turion37 Pƙed rokem

    I did a 50 miler this past weekend while fasting. It was surprisingly easy. Mind you I wasn’t pushing myself until around the 35 mile mark on relatively flat stretch. I drank both my water bottles and took short breaks at intervals. I had soreness in my shoulders and neck but that’s just because I’m not used to my new bike position yet. Back when I first started out I would have found this video helpful. I’m fairly experienced so my challenge is to do a century ride while fasting.

  • @TheHaitian
    @TheHaitian Pƙed rokem

    Training for my first centurion I would do 60km on weekends with mixed hills and flats.
    The mental part of it is huge. You have to psych yourself into knowing what you are going to put your body through. Then, when you finally finish for the first time (50km / 60km) you'll be amazed what you are capable of.
    Route prep as they mentioned is key so you can focus on just riding. I always did them solo.
    Then, when I did my first 160km with a group, was literally a breeze.
    Oh and I was riding at the time an Apollo Shimano 600 groupset. Old school metal bike with bottom frame shifting, without clipless pedals.

  • @dave136
    @dave136 Pƙed rokem +1

    Hi GCN,been following your advice/tips for a few years now and have built my mileage up to completing 80-100 miles over most weekends(and I’m an old git of 55..đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł)
keep up the good work đŸšŽđŸ»â€â™‚đŸšŽđŸ»â€â™‚đŸšŽđŸ»â€â™‚

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      Great stuff Dave, Keep up the good work🙌

  • @cb6866
    @cb6866 Pƙed rokem +1

    Thanks Manon and crew...it's also gotta be safe ? Traffic etc...

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      Great point, It's always worth planing your route around busy areas and main roads. 👍

  • @donwinston
    @donwinston Pƙed rokem +9

    I've found that water is much much more important than food/carbs. I can ride 6 hours without eating anything with little problem. (I eat a lot of carbs in my diet) After three hours with no water on a warm day I get sick and have to stop. (I typically ride considerably faster than your average grandpa)

    • @williamhilliard7386
      @williamhilliard7386 Pƙed rokem +1

      Grandpas rule. H20 😜

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thanks for sharing, water is a must 🙌

  • @eliodrallag4806
    @eliodrallag4806 Pƙed rokem +1

    Manoooon!!!

  • @csn583
    @csn583 Pƙed rokem

    50mi in the mountains where I live (5-6000ft vert) is brutal compared to the 70mi coastal ride which is my longest to date (

  • @jimbojones8435
    @jimbojones8435 Pƙed rokem +8

    It would be great if gcn could do beginner like Harriet to do 50 mile video for her first 50 mile ride. Thanks for the video and great tips Manon

    • @Jari1973
      @Jari1973 Pƙed rokem

      Very good idea!! 👍

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +4

      Nice idea Jimbo, wonder what Harriet will think đŸ€”

  • @doxielain2231
    @doxielain2231 Pƙed rokem

    My first 80 km was on a fully loaded touring bike with about 800 meters of climb in high summer. The fun thing about bike touring is the mindstate...no real rush to things, just slog it along. Good times.

  • @richardharris8538
    @richardharris8538 Pƙed rokem

    Over 60 years ago, aged 17, I decided to go out on my bike one Sunday. I'd never done a long ride, and I made no plans, but I must've taken some lunch with me. I left Bournemouth and rode to Southampton, and then on to Portsmouth. It was Navy Day so I took that in, then headed back home. A round trip of about 100 miles, that didn't faze me. Not long after I joined a cycling club. Oh, would that I could be young again!

  • @TBat0431
    @TBat0431 Pƙed rokem

    Lovely video guys

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks so much 🙌

  • @amranSK55
    @amranSK55 Pƙed rokem

    Having a 10k$ bike helps a lot too !!!
    GCN staff in these type of vids always are way far from reality !! I LIKE IT

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Any well set up bike should be able to do 50miles, Manon is just very lucky to have a very nice bike 👀

  • @winstonsmith8236
    @winstonsmith8236 Pƙed rokem

    I just did my first! (After about 50 GCN videos!$

  • @rudycoaltrain
    @rudycoaltrain Pƙed rokem +1

    I did my fist 50 miles 3 days ago!

  • @davebarrett2355
    @davebarrett2355 Pƙed rokem +1

    Good stuff! I'd add - if doing a loop, try and head into the wind on the way out as it makes the return journey so much easier. Also I found sticking to a route I knew other cyclists would be on gave me more confidence for my first 50 as I knew someone would help me out if I had an issue.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Great tip! Use the wind in your advantage. Lots of cyclists are always willing to help out if you are ever in need, also pass on the favour if you can.

  • @andyhowie269
    @andyhowie269 Pƙed rokem

    Funnily enough, I did my first 50 mile in 26 years yesterday. Wife went with me. Was a complete blast!! Century next

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Nice work guys đŸ’Ș Let us know how the century goes!

  • @willian.direction6740
    @willian.direction6740 Pƙed rokem +3

    Maybe check wind direction to save a block head wind in the last half.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      We've all made that mistake đŸ„”

  • @lilbruin
    @lilbruin Pƙed rokem

    I've done a metric century - just sort of happened during a week of 70-80km days (we were on a cycling holiday in Germany in '17.) I live in a small Cdn prairie city where as soon as you leave the city you are on either gravel roads (for which my hybrid bike is perhaps not the thing) or full-speed-ahead highways with impatient trucks and often no shoulders (for which my 60+-year-old nerves are decidedly not the thing). The only exception is an approx 15km 'bike trail' loop (well intentioned but seems to have been implemented without consulting actual cyclists?!). I can drag out my usual route to about 35-40km round trip, but after that I am repeating myself. Love Manon's advice to plan a route. Maybe the trick for me will be to think about figure eight routes. Still, best advice is to just do it, ideally with bike/ saddle/ tires fit for the job. I never regret it when I get a longer ride in.

  • @bittiapina
    @bittiapina Pƙed rokem

    Excellent advice. I've build up the km gradually over the years. I used to do multiple 30-40km rides and I considered those long rides, but now I generally do (during summer months) 3-4 x 60km rides during the week and then on the weekend 80-100 km rides when I have more time. Now 80 km doesn't even feel all that long, and next summer I'm thinking of breaking that 200 km barrier like this summer I broke my first century (in kilometers).

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks for sharing! Glad you found the video helpful, good luck on the 200km🙌

  • @croninnicholas9063
    @croninnicholas9063 Pƙed rokem

    Going for the medium portion of Cyclotour du Leman ( that would be 2/3 of Lake Geneva), 112 Km. Looking forward to it.

  • @oneilwolfe407
    @oneilwolfe407 Pƙed rokem

    I started riding in 2020 lock down with a Hydration pack +2 750 ml bottles . Not the coolest look but it has lasted me a long way for the long rides. Coffee stops now are great for having a break replenish and refuel. Now I ride with 2x 500 ml bottle. Hydration pack won’t go a miss for a planned long ride though 😂

  • @hondasaurusrex6998
    @hondasaurusrex6998 Pƙed rokem

    Being of older age it seems like the 50 miles is my max abd perfect diatance for a spin with my daughter. Let the young ones do the century rides. Oh and don't have to worry about Manon not to pass the bidon, right Ollie? Great video young lady!

  • @chrisstrider
    @chrisstrider Pƙed rokem

    I’m inspired to do it before the clocks go back.
    I will wear cycling mits though

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Go get it Chris! ❄

  • @dickthompson1604
    @dickthompson1604 Pƙed rokem

    First 50 last week. Actually 52 but who's counting. I live in Tucson, Arizona. Did the loop on a Schwin MTB. Lots of fun. 4 hours 49 min. And I am 66 and started riding back in June.

  • @stephendid
    @stephendid Pƙed rokem

    1st 50 miles was around purbeck during lockdown. Great with empty roads although no coffee stops.

  • @bikecommuter24
    @bikecommuter24 Pƙed rokem

    Just a suggestion if you are a new rider have a backup plan to get home in case you physically can't make it back, relative/friend come get you ride share, bus, train etc.
    When I first bought my bicycle it was 15 miles from home, I thought I would just ride it home I got 5 miles from the shop and my legs were talking, well they were demanding me to stop, now I do 5k walk-runs, but I got a bit of arthritis and it came calling.
    also doing long rides in stages is more fun personally I would not worry about the time it takes to do the ride just enjoy being out on a bicycle.

  • @ThomasNing
    @ThomasNing Pƙed rokem +1

    The longest ride I've done thusfar is 65km, and I pretty much applied the same techniques. I'm looking to do a century (of km) soon, and that cafe stop is going to be mandatory, and going to need to start earlier in the day. Nervous excitement :D

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      Ooo enjoy Thomas! You'll smash it ... the coffee shop and the ride 😄

  • @robatkinson180
    @robatkinson180 Pƙed rokem +1

    Did my first 50 miler a month ago, was knackered on the last 10 but was so worth it!!

  • @Ridwanjama8
    @Ridwanjama8 Pƙed rokem

    2:23 that bike computer has fallen quite a lot😂

  • @anseldejong
    @anseldejong Pƙed rokem

    I'm a junior and as of last year, my longest ride was 50k. I've been riding a ton this year though doing numerous solo 50 mile rides and even completed by first century (100 miles, not 100k) last month averaging just over 18!

  • @zedddddful
    @zedddddful Pƙed rokem

    The eating thing is so true running your body out of energy is horrible I keep a couple of cereal bars in a top tube bag.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      Emergency bars are a must 🚹

  • @georadu85
    @georadu85 Pƙed rokem

    It's actually pretty simple. I was training for my first marathon so I was used to 3 hours plus of running so when L'Etape Romania by Tour de France appeared on my radar I joined the 85 km race. I have finished the race in 3h 03m 39s using a city bike (cannondale bad boy) and that's it, nothing fancy. That is how you do it 😁!
    Good fitness always helps!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      Great work, have a good baseline fitness does make these challenges easier 🙌

  • @miporsche
    @miporsche Pƙed rokem

    Go upwind first if, like me, you're in a place that normally has 15 mph plus wind. On the other hand, if you want a good workout, go down wind first. You will still have to get home.

  • @kiefermr
    @kiefermr Pƙed rokem

    Taking on the Medio Gran Fondo Hincapie (50 miles, ~4,000’ of climb) in Greenville, South Carolina this weekend and I’m just about equal parts terrified and piss my pants excited.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Sounds familiar Matt 😂

  • @2626stephen
    @2626stephen Pƙed rokem

    Motivation, fine day and say i will go to .......and back if it's 50 or 40 mile plenty of water and food and enjoy the ride if I need to cycle fast and quick ok just to enjoy the ride đŸšČ

  • @mikewade777
    @mikewade777 Pƙed rokem +1

    Haven't done 50 in a while my last two long trips this year was 45 and 48

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      So close Mike! 🙌

  • @DanuelNuel
    @DanuelNuel Pƙed rokem

    My tip: wait for nice, warm spring day :D

  • @rustisamust9079
    @rustisamust9079 Pƙed rokem +9

    I'm pretty much a novice and haven't quite reached 25km yet (building gradually) so 80km is a long way off. Virtually no flat roads near me either!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +2

      Oooo a 50 hilly miles! Hope you get around to it soon 🙌

    • @danielbelmir0
      @danielbelmir0 Pƙed rokem +2

      I once rode 20 km and I failed riding back. I had cramps and I walked my bycicle on multiple hills. In a matter of months i managed to do my first 100km. I also live in a hilly region, it's harder but it also makes things more exciting. You will eventually make it to 80km.

  • @unreliablenarrator6649
    @unreliablenarrator6649 Pƙed rokem

    Riding at minus temperatures is normal & great fun where I live. You have to dress for it, and may need more carbs to keep warm, but cold crisp weather is my thing.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Sounds great! What's the lowest temp you ride at? đŸ„¶

  • @ichor20
    @ichor20 Pƙed rokem

    Just completed my first 30mile ride! Maybe 50 is next!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Do it! It's a slippery slope, you'll be banging out 100milers before you know it! 🙌

  • @TinglingTaco
    @TinglingTaco Pƙed rokem

    The farthest I ever went is 25 miles on my "regular" 3-speed city bike. It took me 2h20m, which I am quite proud of! Can't wait to make bigger trips once I get a bike with more gears.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem +1

      Nice one Sebastiaan 🙌 Good luck on the next adventure!

    • @TinglingTaco
      @TinglingTaco Pƙed rokem

      @@gcn Thanks a lot! Cheers from the Netherlands :)

  • @woolfel
    @woolfel Pƙed rokem

    for me the best way is to find a great bakery 30 miles away. Right to the bakery, get a nice pastry and coffee. Then ride back on pastry energy.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Having a destination is always great, no better motivation than a pastry đŸ„

  • @ginowilson5829
    @ginowilson5829 Pƙed rokem

    The first time I rode this distance I considered rain and temp but not wind! 12 mph head wind all the way was a mistake I never made again!

    • @gcn
      @gcn  Pƙed rokem

      Oh no 😳

  • @hyperakt1v
    @hyperakt1v Pƙed rokem

    i did 50 miles after a month of starting cycling with zero preparation or planning and never doing serious cycling before

  • @mickbmx
    @mickbmx Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    Someone who hardly rides can't hop on a bike and ride 50 miles, you've got to build up to it and it helps being thin going up hills.

  • @neilmdon
    @neilmdon Pƙed rokem

    actually I routinely hop on a bike to ride 50 miles w/o even figuring out which direction I’m going before starting. However, that is after years and years of getting used to that so that grabbing the right amount of food and hydration is 2nd nature, and the bike setup is totally dialed.

  • @dxarelto2748
    @dxarelto2748 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

    I’m 56, every Sunday 60km ride in 2hr 10min, once a month or so 90km in 3 hr 20min for 3-yrs plus. No rides for 2-consecutive weeks, I feel no good on 3rd week

  • @commanderoof4578
    @commanderoof4578 Pƙed rokem

    Furthest ive ever gone is 27.8 miles or something but on a mountain bike
    Setting off the bike and every thing on it was some 24kg 21kg when i got back, most of that was water for obvious reasons