Century Ride Training Series
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BNC - Century Ride Training Series
Have you ever thought about doing a century ride? This can be the year that you accomplish that goal. During the forthcoming months a series of bike rides will be scheduled for the purpose of training for the ultimate ride, The Santa Barbara 100 (SB100), a 100-mile bicycle ride from the San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara. It will be an epic day ride and triumph!
On February 14th the Bike Night Cardio Club will host a Q and A session. This is a good time to meet some of the members that have done century rides and ask questions before the first training ride on February 21st. We will be doing a short ride so bring your bike and start riding. The info below pertains to the training rides and some dates are To Be Announced (TBA).
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The Century Ride Training Series (CRTS) will consist of several weekend bike rides ranging from 30 miles to 80-miles and the difficulty will increase from ride to ride. Some of the training rides will incorporate sections of the SB100 route so you will have the opportunity to practice on some of the more difficult parts and to become familiar with the route.
There will be weekly Bike Night Cardio rides (Thursdays, 20 to 30 miles) which will help improve endurance, build strength, and maintain our pedal-power legs. In addition to doing the scheduled training rides you must also do the weekly recommended miles; either with the group or on your own. Mixing in some cross training (hiking, trail running, etc.) will also help build leg strength and endurance.
Riders that are interested in completing a century ride for the first time are encourage to do all the weekend rides, all the weekday rides, the suggested weekly miles, and ride as often as possible between now and the SB100. Remember to ride your bike, ride your bike, and after you finish riding your bike, ride your bike some more. The more you ride the more enjoyable the SB100 will be. There will be other advance bike rides and fun event rides scheduled between the CRTS rides, keep an eye out.
Around the midway point (Ride #4) you must show that you have been doing the recommended weekly miles. Any participant that begins to fall to far back at this point will likely not be ready for the SB100.
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VITAL INFO:
The Century Ride Training Series bike rides are for Intermediate to Advance level riders
By Ride #1 you should be able to ride for 15+ miles without stopping and
Be able to ride for 15+ miles at around a 12-mph average
You must be a fairly good rider that desires increasing your endurance and strength
You must have a geared bike, preferably a road bike (best) or hybrid
Learn the bicycle rules (links below)
The training rides will be intended to help build endurance, strength, burn calories, and tone our legs, and the goal on ever ride will be to average 15-mph start-to-finish. Some routes will include bailout points or riders can turn around at any time. If an unforeseen incident occurs (flat tire, etc.) we'll regroup and help out. No Rider Left Behind. However, riders must be prepared to deal with returning home on their own if necessary (carry a cell phone).
Bicycle Rules, Safety, and Etiquette:
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As Ride #8 –SB100- nears the event organizers/hosts will evaluate your ability and determine if you are ready for the century ride. If you do not attend all of the training series rides you may still do the SB100 ride but you must be granted permission to sign up for the SB100.
Training Series Plan: (rides subject to cancellation or plan changed)
Ride #1: Feb 21 – Griffith Park Ride
25 to 35 miles, flats, hills, and at least one solid climb - G.P. is a great area for training; there are flat routes, some small hills, and a few good long climbs. Keep G.P. in mind for training rides. Ride 30+ miles Feb. 15 thru Feb. 20
Mileage Week Total: 60 to 65 miles
Starts/Ends: The Coffee Bean, 5300 Lankershim Blvd, NoHo, 91601 (DIRECTIONS) Time required: 3.5hrs to 4hrs
Parking: Metro parking lot across street; entrance on Chandler
Ride # 2: Date TBA – East Valley Loop
40 to 45 miles, includes sections of the SB100 route and also hills and more miles. Riders should also ride 35-miles
Mileage Week Total: 65 to 70 miles
Starts/Ends: The Coffee Bean, 5300 Lankershim Blvd, NoHo 91601(DIRECTIONS)
Time required: 4.5hrs to 6hrs
Parking: Chandler Blvd. and nearby streets. Metro parking lot nearby.
Ride # 3: Date TBA – West Valley Loop
50 miles, includes sections of the SBCR route, some hills and more miles. Riders should also ride 40-miles Mar 18 thru Mar 22.
Mileage Week Total: 90 miles
Starts/Ends: NoHo Post Office - in front (Directions CLICK HERE)
Time required: 6hrs to 7.5hrs
Parking: Chandler Blvd. and nearby streets. Metro parking lot nearby
Ride # 4: Date TBA – Queen Mary Roll
66 miles and fairly fast flat route, route goes under many street overpasses so there will be many small hills along the way and it makes it a good training ride. Riders should also ride 45-miles Apr 1 thru Apr 5.
Mileage Week Total: 112 miles
Starts/Ends: NoHo Post Office - in front (Directions CLICK HERE)
Ends: Los Angeles Union Station
Time required: 6.5hrs to 8hrs
Parking: Chandler Blvd. and nearby streets. Metro parking lot nearby.
Ride #5: Date TBA – Santa Susana Pass Challenge
The Santa Susana Pass is the most challenging section of the century ride and today we’ll test our might. In addition to the climb we’ll also ride about 65 to 70-miles. This is a ride that you should do because it will help prepare you for the SB100. Riders should also ride 45-miles Apr 28 thru May 2.
Mileage Week Total: 115 miles
Starts/Ends: Sepulveda Metro Station parking lot (directions CLICK HERE) Time required: 6.5hrs to 8hrs
Ride #6: Date TBA – Confront Carpinteria
70-75 miles of the SB100 route and includes the Santa Susana Pass. This is a ride that you should not miss because a bulk of SB100 route will be covered. At the end we’ll ride back on the Amtrak. Riders should also ride 50-miles May 12 thru May 17.
Mileage Week Total: 125 miles
Starts/Ends: Chatsworth Metro Station (directions CLICK HERE)
Time required: 9hrs to 10.5hrs
Ride #7: Date TBA - Cruise Around Town
50 miles, scale it back this week because next weekend is the SB100! The goal is to basically put in a solid ride but save our legs for next weekend. Riders should also ride 30-miles May 26 thru May 30.
Mileage Week Total: 80 miles
Starts/Ends: NoHo Post Office - in front (Directions CLICK HERE)
Time required: 5.5hrs to 7hrs
Parking: Chandler Blvd. and nearby streets, Metro parking lot nearby too.
As Ride #8 –SB100- nears the event organizers/hosts will evaluate your ability and determine if you are ready for the final ride. If you do not attend all of the training series rides you may still do the SB100 ride but you must be granted permission to sign up for the SB100.
Ride #8: Date TBA- Santa Barbara 100
This is what we trained for and today is the payoff, Santa Barbara here we come! When we finish we’ll stay in S.B. overnight and celebrate the accomplishment. The details about parking, how our overnight things will be delivered to S.B., and hotel (etc.) will be provided at a later date.
Starts: NoHo post office (directions CLICK HERE)
Ends: Santa Barbara
Time required: 12hrs to 14.5hrs
Recommend:
- Road (best)/hybrid bike, geared, tuned-up, chain lubed
- Helmet (mandatory), gloves, head warmer
- Spare tube (2 extra for longer rides), small pump
- Bike lights: rear & front (night rides)
- Lightweight layers, wind breaker jacket, etc.
- Water & snacks, electrolytes (the more miles the more you need)
- Cell phone & cash/CC for emergency
- Pump tires: rear max psi & front 5 psi below max
Suggested psi range is located on side of tires.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Please ensure that you are in good health before participating in an activity like this one. My function as an assistant organizer is only to organize the events and I assume absolutely no responsibility for you or your guests. By signing up for a bike ride, hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any outdoor activity, and you accept, and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and further agree to release, and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and event hosts of this Meetup Group from, and against any, and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.
Century Ride Training Series