I have gotten into MTB the past year with my kids, mostly easy XC dirt riding.
A buddy of mine is a runner and talked me into this three legged monster race. He runs a half marathon while I ride 28mi, we meet and canoe the last 12 together.
I am 40, 215 lbs and in decent shape, but a little bit of a gut. I play keeper in an indoor soccer league on two teams every Wednesday, and hike 2-4 miles every weekend playing disc golf. I grew up on dirt bikes.
I ride a Polygon D6 now.
The ride is 7.5 miles on gravel, 10.5 single track, then 10 on gravel back to the start. Two aid stations, one of which gets passed twice.
I have been training once a week to get ready for this but am a little anxious. Time is limited so my dad I can only go out on a weeknight for about 2 hours. These rides usually mirror the race, a bit of gravel, jump into trials, and return.
I plan to ride with a 2L Camelback backpack, packed with snacks, multi tool, tire levers and patches that all came with a 10in1 repair kit, and an electric pump. Thinking I should probably bring a tube too.
Based on my past few rides how much am I going to struggle with this? I am aiming to finish in 4.5 hours.
Any suggestions or things I need to know?
by TDiddlez
2 Comments
Are you close enough to go ride the course before the race? That’s always the best bet to see what you’re in for. Based on your description of your fitness I wouldn’t say this should be a huge ride. The important thing it to get plenty of time on the bike before the race including a few longer rides to make sure you’re comfortable.
Seems reasonable. 6.2mph average on mostly gravel. How much elevation gain?