So you've finished more than a handful of 100 kay bike races and even a few stage races - 4 hours on a bike is not scary to you.
But now your friends, colleagues or club mates have drafted you into a double century team and you're wondering how you'll either keep up with them or get them to the finish with you come November?!
A 30km/h average speed will still take you almost 7 hours to ride 200 kays, so regardless how fast you may ride 100km, you're in for a long day out.
You'll need more nutrition & hydration, more training, and great team work if you plan to enjoy your biggest bike day out at the Old Mutual Wealth Double Century.
You can never be sure what conditions to expect on the day, nor what sort of form and temperament your team mates will exhibit. Some days you're the bug, some days you're the windscreen. You may be pushing others or being pushed, it can be heaven and it can be hell. You can either suck it up & suffer or you can put some planning in to be properly prepared.
Yes, riding 'the deecee' can be a lottery either way, so to help you work out what it will take to get your team over the line together, smiling - or as fast as possible. We and the team at Old Mutual Wealth are here for you, sharing some hard earned wisdom that you and your teammates can use to avoid learning the hard way.
This is Episode 2 of a series of conversations we hosted between some of the most decorated and successful cyclists in South Africa who have all been there and have lessons to share.
We chat to Anriette Schoeman, Ex-South African National Road Race Champion about how to beat the cramps on the day.
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