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Thanks, I'm usually a runner, do about 10 miles x4 a week. Teach classes everyday including spinning. I train on a watt bike too. So I'll complete it. But not going to aim for a pb. Just wanted a guesstimate time it would take an average. Course is quite hilly. I'm riding s hired bike lol. I am doing it as a one off charity PilgrimsHospice bike event in canterbury
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I think you underestimate some of the challenges of doing a long road bike ride if you're not used to it (and even if you are used to some cycling).
I cycle to work almost every day (7.5 miles each way) on a mountain bike. I run 10k a couple of times a week and regularly do circuit-training/strength classes at my local gym. I don't consider myself super-fit but I'm "competent".
That being said ... I did some distance for the first time last year on a road bike. My first few times out I only did 15miles or so, and I was SORE - in places you don't want to think about (in spite of regular mountain-bike riding). So even if you think you're really fit and are sure your
legs can take it, I can't recommend strongly enough getting some miles in on a bike like the one you'll be using on the day.
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