How To Complete Your First 100 Mile Bike Ride!

100 miles (roughly 160 kilometres if you don’t do imperial!) is an important milestone for many cyclists. It can feel daunting or difficult, whether you’re targeting a sportive, a charity challenge or just wanting to break that magic century mark on a weekend ride. Luckily for you, Hank knows a thing or two about long distance cycling, so here are his top tips to smash your first 100-mile ride!

0:00 Intro
1:08 Prepare Your Bike
1:48 Get Comfortable
2:21 Get Your Kit Right
2:43 Get Your Body Ready
3:38 Nutrition & Hydration
4:56 Know Your Route
5:37 Pacing Your Ride

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