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Long-distance cycling
by Laura Baxter
I have been cycling for as long as I can remember. I am what’s called an ultra-endurance cyclist, which means I take part in long-distance bike races. All my races are at least 150 kilometres, although one year I cycled for over 3300 kilometres as part of the Trans Am Bike Race!
When I tell people about my interest in long-distance bike races, the first question they ask is ‘Why?’ Well, for me personally, the answer is that I love challenging myself, and of course, I love the great feeling I get when I complete a race – there’s nothing like it. I’ve always set myself targets, and this is something I think everyone should do when getting ready for a big race. It really helps. For example, if you’re planning to race 150 kilometres, build up your distance slowly andgradually, byafewkilometreseverytrainingsessionuntilyou’vereachedthatdistance.It’sall about teaching your body to keep going for longer.
It takes time to get ready for a race – there’s no quick way to become ‘race-fit’. Everyone has different training schedules. I personally like to begin around four months before a race, but of course everyone will have different amounts of time available. I find that riding long distances at a steady pace makes my body strong. Of course, like many people, I have a full-time job and lots of other commitments, but varying the lengths of the rides that you complete in any week helps you to organise your time. So although some rides are easier, I also do some really intense, difficult sessions, and at the end of the week I know I’ve covered enough distance.
It’s a fact that no amount of training will get you through a distance event if you don’t pay attention to your diet – your ‘fuel’. All the research has shown that on race days, eating breakfast is key. You need a good start to give you the energy to keep going. If you don’t, you are pretty much going into your ride only to find yourself exhausted before the end of the race. Experimenting with a variety of food while you’re training is a good idea. But from my own personal experience, I would say it’s a mistake to do so on the day of the event. It would be a real shame to have done all that work and not be able to complete your race.
I usually eat something within twenty minutes of starting my ride, though when you do this is really a matter of personal choice. But whenever you decide to eat, have small amounts at regular intervals throughout the race so that you don’t start feeling tired and struggle to recover. Once you’ve completed your race, you might feel like collapsing on the floor or going to sleep for hours. But however long you’ve been cycling for, whether it’s a one-day or multi-day event, an after-ride recovery drink or meal is essential. Then you can sit back, share experiences with other riders, and feel extremely proud of your achievement!

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