How do I prepare for a 200km bike ride?

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How do I prepare for a 200km bike ride?

Plan a rest stop approximately for every 1.5 hours of riding, with minimum of 10 minutes of rest time per stop. Add one big rest stop of 20 minutes for lunch and stretching in the middle of the ride. Add up the total time of riding the route, rests, and lunch.

How do I train for 200km?

Training for long distance rides (> 200km)

  1. have a diet, eat max 2200kcal a day.
  2. do gym trainings 3x a week (12-10-8 reps for all body parts per session)
  3. do spinning classes 2x a week (1,5h now, and increasing)

How do I train for a 300km ride?

Here are a number of things to think about:

  1. Plan your training by time not distance.
  2. Train up to 2/3 to 3/4of big ride, i.e. 6:00 – 7:30 hours for the 200K and 9:00 to 10:00 hours for the 300K.
  3. Train at your 300K pace on all your long rides to practice riding at the pace you can sustain for 300K.
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How do I prepare for BRM 300?

Preparing for 300 Km Brevet Once you do a 200 Km Brevet your mind and body automatically adjust and get acquainted with another 100 plus Km for your next brevet. 300 km cycling is tough, but not too tough if you prepare yourself. I do short rides of 40 to 50 km every alternate day and on the weekend I do around 100 km.

What is a BRM ride?

BRM’s are endurance rides and demand that you are physically well prepared for cycling for more than 10-12 hours at a stretch. Speed requirements to cover the distance within the time limits are not a lot and a leisure ride speed should get you across. However, you should check the probable routes and plan accordingly.

What are the restrictions of BRM events?

Nevertheless, restrictions may be imposed locally by the organizer to manage properly the BRM event (limitation of registrations, invitations, etc.). Any rider under the age of 18 must have consent of his or her parent or legal guardian. Any form of human-powered vehicle is acceptable.

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What is an Audax BRM?

BRMs worldwide are approved and governed by Audax Club Parisien (ACP). The body that has the sole authority for conducting and overseeing all Randonneuring and Audax events in India is Audax India Randonneurs (AIR). BRM’s are not races, however, they are time controlled.

How do I participate in a brevet event?

To participate in a brevet a rider must complete a registration form and pay a registration fee set by the event organizer. In some countries, a waiver of liability must be sign. Each rider must be covered by liability insurance, either by a group policy or by a personal policy.