Welcome, Century Cyclists

Location
Lexington, MA 42.45-71.23 02421US
Meetups
32 so far
Members
134 Cyclists
Rating
Train for a Century - Bicycling Meetup 5.00 5.0038
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Founded
February 2, 2009

If you have ever wanted to train and ride a century (100 mile bike ride) this is the group to do it. The idea is to gradually build up your miles, your endurance and commit yourself to training. Nothing can make training more fun and motivating then riding with a fun group of people who come together as a team, to look out for each other on the road, to push our limits and help each other make progress. What could be better? Maybe some good food and drinks at the end of it! We definitely make a point to work that in too!

The approach to training has consisted of short rides during the week varying from 25 to 30 miles. These rides tend to be a bit more casual and great just for getting on the bike and having some fun during the week. On the weekends we have been doing longer rides which are currently at the 50 to 60 mile range. As the summer goes on we will gradually increase the weekend rides every few weeks. The goal is to be at the 90+ mile mark by mid to late August since many centuries are held in September.

All skill level riders are more them welcome! So even if you are not a serious trainer, you are more then welcome to join us for shorter rides that you may feel more comfortable with. So let's get together, let's bring in our friends to join us and let's have some fun this summer!

If anyone would like to suggest a good safe route they happen to know of, definitely feel free to make a suggestion to Myself, Matt or Peter.

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What members are saying

 Marlene knows many good rides and there are riders of various abilities. 

—A former member

 The goal is to ride a century, so serious training is involved (which I like as opposed to a more casual group). 

Mike X

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What's new?

  • Nov 17
    • New member
      TJ
      “Looking for people to ride with in the Bedford / Carlise / Concord area. So much more fun riding with others!”
  • Nov 4
    • New member
      “... just looking to ride...”
  • Oct 29
    • New member
      “I really don't want to let my fitness slide as much as it did after last winter...”
  • Oct 28
    • New member
      “Enjoy riding both on road and off as a social activity.”
  • Oct 25
    • New member
      “Looking for some people to ride with in the Boston area.”
  • Oct 23
    • New member
      “I just moved here and want some company on my rides annnnnnd someone to keep me from getting lost!”
  • Oct 21
    • New member
      “I'd like to train for a 100-mile ride and enjoy biking even though I didn't do much of it this year.”

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