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LJ1972
on 9/11/12 7:40 pm - FL

The bike portion is my absolute worst part of Tri training. I really want to work on it but I am not sure this is teh right venue? I know I can do 18 miles, we do it in training, I am just stinking slow because my legs wear out.

Are cyclists as friendly and forgiving to newbies as Triathletes are? Would I be welcome at something like this, or should I practice on my own?

http://wfw-pensacola.com/index.php/2012/08/fenner-ride-century-takes-place-october-202012/

                 COURAGE TO START, STRENGTH TO ENDURE, RESOLVE TO FINISH
                             HW 353 SW 317 Original GW 180  Current Wt 170
                               First 5k 59:18; 5k PR 32:06; 1st 10k 1:20:27; PR 1:08:36
                                                    1st Half Marathon 2:48

Pensacola Double Bridge Run 15k- 1:47:34
Three Sprint Triathlons

acbbrown
on 9/11/12 9:19 pm - Granada Hills, CA

VSG on 06/10/11

I found cyclists for the most part to be very friendly/accepting/encouraging when I was cycling and very new.

But - i dont know what your longest ride is, but if its in the 18-20 mi range, I dont know if id recommend attempting a century as soon as October. I was doing 30-35 mi rides and went to do a 64 mi ride and it was the most painful experience...going from 20-100 - sound pretty tough.

Id pick maybe an early spring century to train for?

www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status

11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.

HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op

~~~~Alison~~~~~

LJ1972
on 9/11/12 9:41 pm - FL

RNY on 08/16/11

ooh no no... this has 18 mile, 40 mile, etc rides. I know without a doubt I couldn't do the 40 much less a true century! Sorry... I didn't clarify lol

acbbrown
on 9/12/12 7:24 am - Granada Hills, CA

VSG on 06/10/11

You might be able to do the 40. You know you can do 18 - take the challenge. Just add a couple miles each wee****il the ride and you'll be close.

You're a rock star - i know you can do it!

www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status

11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.

HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op

~~~~Alison~~~~~

LJ1972
on 9/12/12 10:55 am - FL

RNY on 08/16/11

HA thanks! and thanks for your belief in me

mcarthur01
on 9/12/12 11:21 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 10/30/08

i could go on for days about the differences (and similarities) between the running, triathlon, and cycling communities. at the hard core level (A-group riders/semi-pro/elite racers) the cyclists are the toughest to deal with. However, at the regular joe/jane level, like you will find on a charity ride you have posted, everybody is very friendly, supportive, and great.

Where are we going?? And why am I in this handbasket??

right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.

LJ1972
on 9/12/12 5:56 pm - FL

RNY on 08/16/11

Thanks! I emailed the guy and he said the 18 mile is perfect intro for beginners - course and support wise. I may try it out.

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