tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892520299535636943.post3225960867833720110..comments2023-11-02T00:42:14.199-07:00Comments on The Adventures of Mike and His Bike: Century To NowhereMike Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01809565742296882977noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892520299535636943.post-17297880678844349552009-04-01T14:22:00.000-07:002009-04-01T14:22:00.000-07:00I saw Fat Cyclist's challenge, but I'm not sure. T...I saw Fat Cyclist's challenge, but I'm not sure. The most I've ever been able to do on the trainer is one hour, and that was with dvd's of the Sopranos and Curb Your Enthusiasm. I've even had to break movies into 2 or 3 sessions. It's just not as fun as being outside! And now Linda has me scared. :)jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607447339333426583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892520299535636943.post-15573449255226969792009-04-01T04:12:00.000-07:002009-04-01T04:12:00.000-07:00I've been debating this myself. The schwag sounds...I've been debating this myself. The schwag sounds really good... do you think that 6 hours of total bordom is worth all that awesome schwag?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892520299535636943.post-69854949455952095322009-03-31T18:50:00.000-07:002009-03-31T18:50:00.000-07:006 hours on a trainer, I did do 3 once early on a S...6 hours on a trainer, I did do 3 once early on a Sunday morning and I only had TV which was all of the evangelistic stuff that is on at that time....and I wouldnt recommend it to the average cyclist.....maybe some music even.....find a CD of your favorite songs..that might help for one hour....don't forget with so many water bottles you will have to factor in some stops along the way....<BR/><BR/>Good Luck and Paw paw lotion is great for chamois chafing or any other rash type injury.<BR/><BR/>It is reading about everyones exciting adventures on two wheels that keeps reigniting the passion for riding.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800437606008658030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892520299535636943.post-73076868813222509162009-03-31T14:30:00.000-07:002009-03-31T14:30:00.000-07:00Riding 100 Miles on the road would be challenge al...Riding 100 Miles on the road would be challenge already. Doing it on the trainer would be a display of character and will power more so than of endurance and strength. <BR/><BR/>Good luck and I will check in again to see if you did it and how you went!Grooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746451980347654639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892520299535636943.post-85308997200102693082009-03-31T12:11:00.000-07:002009-03-31T12:11:00.000-07:00Jenny, Pride & Pred = No Riding! I would have...Jenny, Pride & Pred = No Riding! I would have a hard time sleeping through that one let alone riding. <BR/><BR/>Linda, Wow that was the perfect storm of a training ride gone bad. I'll have to rethink my water bottle habit.Mike Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809565742296882977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892520299535636943.post-90976850914701985542009-03-31T11:57:00.000-07:002009-03-31T11:57:00.000-07:00Well, if you do decide to throw the waterbottle wh...Well, if you do decide to throw the waterbottle while you're doing the century in your home on the trainer, make sure the dog isn't around. If the dog got hit with the flying bottle, then the dog might attack you which could cause you to fall off your trainer without a helmet on and have to run outside to escape, which could further lead to needing to avoid stop lights, signs and traffic, as well as resulting in needing sunscreen during your run, during which time you could become very thirsty and have to find a convenience store for some water, after which time you might indeed need to find a bathroom along the way.<BR/><BR/>Seems to me that if I were you, I'd gently place the waterbottle down on a table set up next to your bike or else it could get dangerous for you.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189533837759965308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892520299535636943.post-1554907855888209322009-03-31T09:00:00.000-07:002009-03-31T09:00:00.000-07:00Sound like a great day.(date) I'm with you. Experi...Sound like a great day.(date) I'm with you. Experience tells me that I will need about twice the number of water bottles as you since my pile at the side of "the road" always stacks up faster than yours. But really...The PBS version of Pride and Prejudice is just the right length...we could just watch it!<BR/><BR/>Great post BTW.Jenny-Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911141028866225050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892520299535636943.post-67394447958728039192009-03-31T08:39:00.000-07:002009-03-31T08:39:00.000-07:00I don't think I could do a century on a trainer. ...I don't think I could do a century on a trainer. Besides the boredom, trainer "miles" are far tougher on the rear than road miles...but I guess that's where the chamois cream comes in. <BR/><BR/>I might sign up for the 25-mile option. That should just be about 90 minutes. I can probably handle that.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341126723578608275noreply@blogger.com