Anyone know of a good training plan for building up to to doing 100 mile mtb rides? Currently I only generally do 20 miles. And I'm hoping to work up to a 100 mile ride by the end of the summer. Thanks! 
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I'm not sure, but that's a good question. Would help for 24h races. I would do it like preparing for 100 mile road rides. 3 days a week at a decent mileage (peaking at 20 miles each maybe) and then back to backs on the weekends moving up to like 62 milers. I dont think you would have to do more than that. but just my opinion.Originally posted by dirtgirl
Anyone know of a good training plan for building up to to doing 100 mile mtb rides? Currently I only generally do 20 miles. And I'm hoping to work up to a 100 mile ride by the end of the summer. Thanks!
Good question, I'll get back to you. I raced the Brian Head Epic 100 last year and will train for it again next year.
Sup H? when do you start your new job?
Monday.
There goes all my lovely riding time
NOT! I can always make time for riding.
But Monday is New Year's Eve. You hafta work?Originally posted by Heidi
Monday.
Not really, I just go in for orientation and to fill out paperwork. Then I get Tuesday off!
R
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I did a 12 hour MTB race a few years ago and what worked for me was doing longer rides on the road. Your body is cycling so I think the hours in the saddle count more than if its on the dirt or road. I did a couple century rides a month. That helped!
I'm sure Heidi has some good tips. You could also drop a PM to Chunk. I know that he's raced the SM 100 the past couple of years.Originally posted by dirtgirl
Anyone know of a good training plan for building up to to doing 100 mile mtb rides? Currently I only generally do 20 miles. And I'm hoping to work up to a 100 mile ride by the end of the summer. Thanks!
