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Is it possible to do 50 km distance without any previous training?
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I'm considering to do a 50-55 km distance on a mixed surface. Mostly asphalt and gravel, maybe even a little bit of sand. Haven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, everyday for years. Don't know why but suddenly had an urge to go on a journey. Bicycle is quite old, 12 or so years, not in a great condition either but nothing is falling off so far. That wouldn't be my concern tho, my concern is will my legs be able to cycle for 50 km in one go without any previous leg training. Is it advisable for me to do this? Will my legs be stiff after the first 10 km? What do you guys think.
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I'm considering to do a 50-55 km distance on a mixed surface. Mostly asphalt and gravel, maybe even a little bit of sand. Haven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, everyday for years. Don't know why but suddenly had an urge to go on a journey. Bicycle is quite old, 12 or so years, not in a great condition either but nothing is falling off so far. That wouldn't be my concern tho, my concern is will my legs be able to cycle for 50 km in one go without any previous leg training. Is it advisable for me to do this? Will my legs be stiff after the first 10 km? What do you guys think.
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Why not start with a smaller distance, or at least do a route that has some bail-out points in case you don't feel up to the full 50km?
– Nuclear Wang
13 hours ago
3
Call me overcautious but I would not do 50km on a bike that has been sitting around for a dozen years without having it properly checked and even have some vital parts replaced (tyres, tubes, cables and brake-pads a.o.)
– Carel
11 hours ago
1
@Carel I refuse! Your level of cautiousness is entirely appropriate. 😊
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
2
You'd do much better trying something like 5 km first - and try to do it without stopping. Don't push hard at all - riding a bicycle non-stop is not as easy as it might seem if your body isn't used to doing it.
– Andrew Henle
10 hours ago
5
Too short for a full answer: in addition to everyone else's points, if you haven't ridden a bike at all in years, you're going to get really saddle-sore pretty quickly.
– iamnotmaynard
8 hours ago
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I'm considering to do a 50-55 km distance on a mixed surface. Mostly asphalt and gravel, maybe even a little bit of sand. Haven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, everyday for years. Don't know why but suddenly had an urge to go on a journey. Bicycle is quite old, 12 or so years, not in a great condition either but nothing is falling off so far. That wouldn't be my concern tho, my concern is will my legs be able to cycle for 50 km in one go without any previous leg training. Is it advisable for me to do this? Will my legs be stiff after the first 10 km? What do you guys think.
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I'm considering to do a 50-55 km distance on a mixed surface. Mostly asphalt and gravel, maybe even a little bit of sand. Haven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, everyday for years. Don't know why but suddenly had an urge to go on a journey. Bicycle is quite old, 12 or so years, not in a great condition either but nothing is falling off so far. That wouldn't be my concern tho, my concern is will my legs be able to cycle for 50 km in one go without any previous leg training. Is it advisable for me to do this? Will my legs be stiff after the first 10 km? What do you guys think.
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Why not start with a smaller distance, or at least do a route that has some bail-out points in case you don't feel up to the full 50km?
– Nuclear Wang
13 hours ago
3
Call me overcautious but I would not do 50km on a bike that has been sitting around for a dozen years without having it properly checked and even have some vital parts replaced (tyres, tubes, cables and brake-pads a.o.)
– Carel
11 hours ago
1
@Carel I refuse! Your level of cautiousness is entirely appropriate. 😊
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
2
You'd do much better trying something like 5 km first - and try to do it without stopping. Don't push hard at all - riding a bicycle non-stop is not as easy as it might seem if your body isn't used to doing it.
– Andrew Henle
10 hours ago
5
Too short for a full answer: in addition to everyone else's points, if you haven't ridden a bike at all in years, you're going to get really saddle-sore pretty quickly.
– iamnotmaynard
8 hours ago
|
show 12 more comments
3
Why not start with a smaller distance, or at least do a route that has some bail-out points in case you don't feel up to the full 50km?
– Nuclear Wang
13 hours ago
3
Call me overcautious but I would not do 50km on a bike that has been sitting around for a dozen years without having it properly checked and even have some vital parts replaced (tyres, tubes, cables and brake-pads a.o.)
– Carel
11 hours ago
1
@Carel I refuse! Your level of cautiousness is entirely appropriate. 😊
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
2
You'd do much better trying something like 5 km first - and try to do it without stopping. Don't push hard at all - riding a bicycle non-stop is not as easy as it might seem if your body isn't used to doing it.
– Andrew Henle
10 hours ago
5
Too short for a full answer: in addition to everyone else's points, if you haven't ridden a bike at all in years, you're going to get really saddle-sore pretty quickly.
– iamnotmaynard
8 hours ago
3
3
Why not start with a smaller distance, or at least do a route that has some bail-out points in case you don't feel up to the full 50km?
– Nuclear Wang
13 hours ago
Why not start with a smaller distance, or at least do a route that has some bail-out points in case you don't feel up to the full 50km?
– Nuclear Wang
13 hours ago
3
3
Call me overcautious but I would not do 50km on a bike that has been sitting around for a dozen years without having it properly checked and even have some vital parts replaced (tyres, tubes, cables and brake-pads a.o.)
– Carel
11 hours ago
Call me overcautious but I would not do 50km on a bike that has been sitting around for a dozen years without having it properly checked and even have some vital parts replaced (tyres, tubes, cables and brake-pads a.o.)
– Carel
11 hours ago
1
1
@Carel I refuse! Your level of cautiousness is entirely appropriate. 😊
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
@Carel I refuse! Your level of cautiousness is entirely appropriate. 😊
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
2
2
You'd do much better trying something like 5 km first - and try to do it without stopping. Don't push hard at all - riding a bicycle non-stop is not as easy as it might seem if your body isn't used to doing it.
– Andrew Henle
10 hours ago
You'd do much better trying something like 5 km first - and try to do it without stopping. Don't push hard at all - riding a bicycle non-stop is not as easy as it might seem if your body isn't used to doing it.
– Andrew Henle
10 hours ago
5
5
Too short for a full answer: in addition to everyone else's points, if you haven't ridden a bike at all in years, you're going to get really saddle-sore pretty quickly.
– iamnotmaynard
8 hours ago
Too short for a full answer: in addition to everyone else's points, if you haven't ridden a bike at all in years, you're going to get really saddle-sore pretty quickly.
– iamnotmaynard
8 hours ago
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A fit person can do 50km without too much difficulty, though they'll probably be sore from the effort if they don't cycle much, just because cycling uses different muscles to, say, running. It wouldn't be easy, but it wouldn't be too hard.
It sounds like you're not very fit. If you were determined, you could probably make it around 50km but I doubt it would be enjoyable at all. I suggest that you start with shorter distances. Try riding 10km and see how that feels. Once you can ride 20-25km fairly comfortably, doing 50km will be a nice challenge: not easy but an achievable goal that you can look back on with pride. Note that gravel and especially sand are more work to ride on than the equivalent distance on the road.
Since your bike's not been used for a while, you should get a bike shop to check it over. Depending on how much it was used and how it's been stored, it might need things like a new chain, new cables and new brake blocks. Possibly new tyres if they're in bad shape.
If you're going far from home, make sure you know how to repair a puncture (bring a spare inner tube so you don't have to use patches unless you puncture twice) and that you have a way of getting back if everything goes wrong. Rather than cycling to somewhere 25km away and then coming back, consider arranging your ride as more of a circle so there's a shorter route home if things don't go well.
Make sure you bring water and snacks with you, since your first 50km will probably take at least three hours.
Lets say my legs get wasted after 20 km, how long would i need to rest them before i can get back on my bicycle again and continue?
– endofroad
11 hours ago
1
@endofroad No idea -- it depends on how your body reacts to physical exertion. But if you're exhausted after 20km, you really won't want to do another 20km and then another 10km after that. And, unless you rest long enough that you're as fresh as you were when you set off (i.e., at least a day), you're not going to manage another 20km without getting exhausted and having to stop again.
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
7
@endofroad If you need to ask how long it will take for you to recuperate after a 20km ride, you aren't ready for a 50km ride.
– chepner
10 hours ago
Three hours plus at least an hour for breaks, more likely two hours. I'd plan time for at least 2 to 4 breaks on such a trip if I were new to biking. When I was a kid and my family went on biking journeys, we'd get an average about 10km/h including the breaks. We took our time, and we had fun with it because we didn't have much of a pressure to be quick. And that's the most important part: Always bike in a way so that it's fun for you. If you overdo it, you'll loose the fun, and consequently the interest to continue. Otherwise, this answer is spot on :-)
– cmaster
5 hours ago
Oh, and you might want to add this to your answer: Check that the saddle is high enough, or more generally, check whether the bike fits the rider. But saddle height is by far the most important imho. A saddle hight that allows the feet to reach the ground when seated feels like riding up a slope constantly, it really hurts the speed you can sustain. The correct height is when the forefoot is just able to reach the pedal comfortably throughout the entire stroke.
– cmaster
4 hours ago
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It's probably not a great idea. Start with a shorter route and see how you do. Pick a flat route without hills. Make sure you have a bail out and a way to get home (public transport, a friend, Uber etc.).
You probably should get a bike shop to have a look over your bike for any issues, you don't want to get stranded by something going wrong or have any safety issues.
How far and fast a new cyclist can go depends on a number of factors - how old they are, if they are overweight and by how much, genetic disposition, whether they were fit before becoming inactive.
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To answer your questions -
- "Is it possible to do 50 km distance without any previous training? -
Yes, it is possible, assuming by no previous training you mean
cycling training. If a person has been active in running or other
aerobic activity using their legs it is possible to ride 50 km
without any previous bicycle training. In your situation it may be
possible but it is less likely. - "Is it advisable for me to do this" - No, it is not advisable.
- Will my legs be stiff after the first 10 km? - Yes, your legs will be stiff.
All that aside, cycling is great fun.
You've had an urge to go riding - you should act on that, but ease into it. It's better to have several short rides with a positive. experience than one big one that wipes you out.
Argenti offers some great advice and there are lots of articles on how to ease into cycling.
Here is an example of a beginner's cycling plan.
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My friend did 60 km previous weekend but he says it was a tough day. He does not exactly train but he is quite frequent casual rider. I would only take the challenge if it is possible to end the ride at few places along the route (at train stations, etc). You may also need to do this because of your old bike failing rather than you.
While the riding itself will probably take 5 hours at most, you may need to rest multiple times so start early and be sure lights are working.
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Hills matter. 30 km can be a lot of different levels of effort, cuz the hills. Traffic can also make it somewhat more stressful. If you just inflate your tires and go, you'll probably be fine, if the hills are moderate and the traffic light. You should be prepared for some flat tires, and there's a fair chance you'll break a chain or do something worse, so you'll need a plan to get yourself and your bike back home if plan (a) fails.
Your legs won't be sore until the next day, and they'll be worse the day after that -- that's really what you'll get for being undertrained.
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If you just inflate your tires and go, you'll probably be fine Huh? What do you base that on? Have you ever tried to ride a bike any distance at all after years of "[h]aven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, everyday for years." I don't think it's reasonable to expect someone who literally hasn't done any exercise for years to be able to pedal a bicycle for the three+ hours it's going to take to go 50+ km.
– Andrew Henle
6 hours ago
1
And have you ever ridden a bike that hasn't been touched for more than a decade? (Regardless of how fresh you were at the time.) And, heck, I get sore much faster than the next day if I go for a hard ride.
– David Richerby
6 hours ago
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A fit person can do 50km without too much difficulty, though they'll probably be sore from the effort if they don't cycle much, just because cycling uses different muscles to, say, running. It wouldn't be easy, but it wouldn't be too hard.
It sounds like you're not very fit. If you were determined, you could probably make it around 50km but I doubt it would be enjoyable at all. I suggest that you start with shorter distances. Try riding 10km and see how that feels. Once you can ride 20-25km fairly comfortably, doing 50km will be a nice challenge: not easy but an achievable goal that you can look back on with pride. Note that gravel and especially sand are more work to ride on than the equivalent distance on the road.
Since your bike's not been used for a while, you should get a bike shop to check it over. Depending on how much it was used and how it's been stored, it might need things like a new chain, new cables and new brake blocks. Possibly new tyres if they're in bad shape.
If you're going far from home, make sure you know how to repair a puncture (bring a spare inner tube so you don't have to use patches unless you puncture twice) and that you have a way of getting back if everything goes wrong. Rather than cycling to somewhere 25km away and then coming back, consider arranging your ride as more of a circle so there's a shorter route home if things don't go well.
Make sure you bring water and snacks with you, since your first 50km will probably take at least three hours.
Lets say my legs get wasted after 20 km, how long would i need to rest them before i can get back on my bicycle again and continue?
– endofroad
11 hours ago
1
@endofroad No idea -- it depends on how your body reacts to physical exertion. But if you're exhausted after 20km, you really won't want to do another 20km and then another 10km after that. And, unless you rest long enough that you're as fresh as you were when you set off (i.e., at least a day), you're not going to manage another 20km without getting exhausted and having to stop again.
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
7
@endofroad If you need to ask how long it will take for you to recuperate after a 20km ride, you aren't ready for a 50km ride.
– chepner
10 hours ago
Three hours plus at least an hour for breaks, more likely two hours. I'd plan time for at least 2 to 4 breaks on such a trip if I were new to biking. When I was a kid and my family went on biking journeys, we'd get an average about 10km/h including the breaks. We took our time, and we had fun with it because we didn't have much of a pressure to be quick. And that's the most important part: Always bike in a way so that it's fun for you. If you overdo it, you'll loose the fun, and consequently the interest to continue. Otherwise, this answer is spot on :-)
– cmaster
5 hours ago
Oh, and you might want to add this to your answer: Check that the saddle is high enough, or more generally, check whether the bike fits the rider. But saddle height is by far the most important imho. A saddle hight that allows the feet to reach the ground when seated feels like riding up a slope constantly, it really hurts the speed you can sustain. The correct height is when the forefoot is just able to reach the pedal comfortably throughout the entire stroke.
– cmaster
4 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
A fit person can do 50km without too much difficulty, though they'll probably be sore from the effort if they don't cycle much, just because cycling uses different muscles to, say, running. It wouldn't be easy, but it wouldn't be too hard.
It sounds like you're not very fit. If you were determined, you could probably make it around 50km but I doubt it would be enjoyable at all. I suggest that you start with shorter distances. Try riding 10km and see how that feels. Once you can ride 20-25km fairly comfortably, doing 50km will be a nice challenge: not easy but an achievable goal that you can look back on with pride. Note that gravel and especially sand are more work to ride on than the equivalent distance on the road.
Since your bike's not been used for a while, you should get a bike shop to check it over. Depending on how much it was used and how it's been stored, it might need things like a new chain, new cables and new brake blocks. Possibly new tyres if they're in bad shape.
If you're going far from home, make sure you know how to repair a puncture (bring a spare inner tube so you don't have to use patches unless you puncture twice) and that you have a way of getting back if everything goes wrong. Rather than cycling to somewhere 25km away and then coming back, consider arranging your ride as more of a circle so there's a shorter route home if things don't go well.
Make sure you bring water and snacks with you, since your first 50km will probably take at least three hours.
Lets say my legs get wasted after 20 km, how long would i need to rest them before i can get back on my bicycle again and continue?
– endofroad
11 hours ago
1
@endofroad No idea -- it depends on how your body reacts to physical exertion. But if you're exhausted after 20km, you really won't want to do another 20km and then another 10km after that. And, unless you rest long enough that you're as fresh as you were when you set off (i.e., at least a day), you're not going to manage another 20km without getting exhausted and having to stop again.
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
7
@endofroad If you need to ask how long it will take for you to recuperate after a 20km ride, you aren't ready for a 50km ride.
– chepner
10 hours ago
Three hours plus at least an hour for breaks, more likely two hours. I'd plan time for at least 2 to 4 breaks on such a trip if I were new to biking. When I was a kid and my family went on biking journeys, we'd get an average about 10km/h including the breaks. We took our time, and we had fun with it because we didn't have much of a pressure to be quick. And that's the most important part: Always bike in a way so that it's fun for you. If you overdo it, you'll loose the fun, and consequently the interest to continue. Otherwise, this answer is spot on :-)
– cmaster
5 hours ago
Oh, and you might want to add this to your answer: Check that the saddle is high enough, or more generally, check whether the bike fits the rider. But saddle height is by far the most important imho. A saddle hight that allows the feet to reach the ground when seated feels like riding up a slope constantly, it really hurts the speed you can sustain. The correct height is when the forefoot is just able to reach the pedal comfortably throughout the entire stroke.
– cmaster
4 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
A fit person can do 50km without too much difficulty, though they'll probably be sore from the effort if they don't cycle much, just because cycling uses different muscles to, say, running. It wouldn't be easy, but it wouldn't be too hard.
It sounds like you're not very fit. If you were determined, you could probably make it around 50km but I doubt it would be enjoyable at all. I suggest that you start with shorter distances. Try riding 10km and see how that feels. Once you can ride 20-25km fairly comfortably, doing 50km will be a nice challenge: not easy but an achievable goal that you can look back on with pride. Note that gravel and especially sand are more work to ride on than the equivalent distance on the road.
Since your bike's not been used for a while, you should get a bike shop to check it over. Depending on how much it was used and how it's been stored, it might need things like a new chain, new cables and new brake blocks. Possibly new tyres if they're in bad shape.
If you're going far from home, make sure you know how to repair a puncture (bring a spare inner tube so you don't have to use patches unless you puncture twice) and that you have a way of getting back if everything goes wrong. Rather than cycling to somewhere 25km away and then coming back, consider arranging your ride as more of a circle so there's a shorter route home if things don't go well.
Make sure you bring water and snacks with you, since your first 50km will probably take at least three hours.
A fit person can do 50km without too much difficulty, though they'll probably be sore from the effort if they don't cycle much, just because cycling uses different muscles to, say, running. It wouldn't be easy, but it wouldn't be too hard.
It sounds like you're not very fit. If you were determined, you could probably make it around 50km but I doubt it would be enjoyable at all. I suggest that you start with shorter distances. Try riding 10km and see how that feels. Once you can ride 20-25km fairly comfortably, doing 50km will be a nice challenge: not easy but an achievable goal that you can look back on with pride. Note that gravel and especially sand are more work to ride on than the equivalent distance on the road.
Since your bike's not been used for a while, you should get a bike shop to check it over. Depending on how much it was used and how it's been stored, it might need things like a new chain, new cables and new brake blocks. Possibly new tyres if they're in bad shape.
If you're going far from home, make sure you know how to repair a puncture (bring a spare inner tube so you don't have to use patches unless you puncture twice) and that you have a way of getting back if everything goes wrong. Rather than cycling to somewhere 25km away and then coming back, consider arranging your ride as more of a circle so there's a shorter route home if things don't go well.
Make sure you bring water and snacks with you, since your first 50km will probably take at least three hours.
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Lets say my legs get wasted after 20 km, how long would i need to rest them before i can get back on my bicycle again and continue?
– endofroad
11 hours ago
1
@endofroad No idea -- it depends on how your body reacts to physical exertion. But if you're exhausted after 20km, you really won't want to do another 20km and then another 10km after that. And, unless you rest long enough that you're as fresh as you were when you set off (i.e., at least a day), you're not going to manage another 20km without getting exhausted and having to stop again.
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
7
@endofroad If you need to ask how long it will take for you to recuperate after a 20km ride, you aren't ready for a 50km ride.
– chepner
10 hours ago
Three hours plus at least an hour for breaks, more likely two hours. I'd plan time for at least 2 to 4 breaks on such a trip if I were new to biking. When I was a kid and my family went on biking journeys, we'd get an average about 10km/h including the breaks. We took our time, and we had fun with it because we didn't have much of a pressure to be quick. And that's the most important part: Always bike in a way so that it's fun for you. If you overdo it, you'll loose the fun, and consequently the interest to continue. Otherwise, this answer is spot on :-)
– cmaster
5 hours ago
Oh, and you might want to add this to your answer: Check that the saddle is high enough, or more generally, check whether the bike fits the rider. But saddle height is by far the most important imho. A saddle hight that allows the feet to reach the ground when seated feels like riding up a slope constantly, it really hurts the speed you can sustain. The correct height is when the forefoot is just able to reach the pedal comfortably throughout the entire stroke.
– cmaster
4 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
Lets say my legs get wasted after 20 km, how long would i need to rest them before i can get back on my bicycle again and continue?
– endofroad
11 hours ago
1
@endofroad No idea -- it depends on how your body reacts to physical exertion. But if you're exhausted after 20km, you really won't want to do another 20km and then another 10km after that. And, unless you rest long enough that you're as fresh as you were when you set off (i.e., at least a day), you're not going to manage another 20km without getting exhausted and having to stop again.
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
7
@endofroad If you need to ask how long it will take for you to recuperate after a 20km ride, you aren't ready for a 50km ride.
– chepner
10 hours ago
Three hours plus at least an hour for breaks, more likely two hours. I'd plan time for at least 2 to 4 breaks on such a trip if I were new to biking. When I was a kid and my family went on biking journeys, we'd get an average about 10km/h including the breaks. We took our time, and we had fun with it because we didn't have much of a pressure to be quick. And that's the most important part: Always bike in a way so that it's fun for you. If you overdo it, you'll loose the fun, and consequently the interest to continue. Otherwise, this answer is spot on :-)
– cmaster
5 hours ago
Oh, and you might want to add this to your answer: Check that the saddle is high enough, or more generally, check whether the bike fits the rider. But saddle height is by far the most important imho. A saddle hight that allows the feet to reach the ground when seated feels like riding up a slope constantly, it really hurts the speed you can sustain. The correct height is when the forefoot is just able to reach the pedal comfortably throughout the entire stroke.
– cmaster
4 hours ago
Lets say my legs get wasted after 20 km, how long would i need to rest them before i can get back on my bicycle again and continue?
– endofroad
11 hours ago
Lets say my legs get wasted after 20 km, how long would i need to rest them before i can get back on my bicycle again and continue?
– endofroad
11 hours ago
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@endofroad No idea -- it depends on how your body reacts to physical exertion. But if you're exhausted after 20km, you really won't want to do another 20km and then another 10km after that. And, unless you rest long enough that you're as fresh as you were when you set off (i.e., at least a day), you're not going to manage another 20km without getting exhausted and having to stop again.
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
@endofroad No idea -- it depends on how your body reacts to physical exertion. But if you're exhausted after 20km, you really won't want to do another 20km and then another 10km after that. And, unless you rest long enough that you're as fresh as you were when you set off (i.e., at least a day), you're not going to manage another 20km without getting exhausted and having to stop again.
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
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@endofroad If you need to ask how long it will take for you to recuperate after a 20km ride, you aren't ready for a 50km ride.
– chepner
10 hours ago
@endofroad If you need to ask how long it will take for you to recuperate after a 20km ride, you aren't ready for a 50km ride.
– chepner
10 hours ago
Three hours plus at least an hour for breaks, more likely two hours. I'd plan time for at least 2 to 4 breaks on such a trip if I were new to biking. When I was a kid and my family went on biking journeys, we'd get an average about 10km/h including the breaks. We took our time, and we had fun with it because we didn't have much of a pressure to be quick. And that's the most important part: Always bike in a way so that it's fun for you. If you overdo it, you'll loose the fun, and consequently the interest to continue. Otherwise, this answer is spot on :-)
– cmaster
5 hours ago
Three hours plus at least an hour for breaks, more likely two hours. I'd plan time for at least 2 to 4 breaks on such a trip if I were new to biking. When I was a kid and my family went on biking journeys, we'd get an average about 10km/h including the breaks. We took our time, and we had fun with it because we didn't have much of a pressure to be quick. And that's the most important part: Always bike in a way so that it's fun for you. If you overdo it, you'll loose the fun, and consequently the interest to continue. Otherwise, this answer is spot on :-)
– cmaster
5 hours ago
Oh, and you might want to add this to your answer: Check that the saddle is high enough, or more generally, check whether the bike fits the rider. But saddle height is by far the most important imho. A saddle hight that allows the feet to reach the ground when seated feels like riding up a slope constantly, it really hurts the speed you can sustain. The correct height is when the forefoot is just able to reach the pedal comfortably throughout the entire stroke.
– cmaster
4 hours ago
Oh, and you might want to add this to your answer: Check that the saddle is high enough, or more generally, check whether the bike fits the rider. But saddle height is by far the most important imho. A saddle hight that allows the feet to reach the ground when seated feels like riding up a slope constantly, it really hurts the speed you can sustain. The correct height is when the forefoot is just able to reach the pedal comfortably throughout the entire stroke.
– cmaster
4 hours ago
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It's probably not a great idea. Start with a shorter route and see how you do. Pick a flat route without hills. Make sure you have a bail out and a way to get home (public transport, a friend, Uber etc.).
You probably should get a bike shop to have a look over your bike for any issues, you don't want to get stranded by something going wrong or have any safety issues.
How far and fast a new cyclist can go depends on a number of factors - how old they are, if they are overweight and by how much, genetic disposition, whether they were fit before becoming inactive.
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It's probably not a great idea. Start with a shorter route and see how you do. Pick a flat route without hills. Make sure you have a bail out and a way to get home (public transport, a friend, Uber etc.).
You probably should get a bike shop to have a look over your bike for any issues, you don't want to get stranded by something going wrong or have any safety issues.
How far and fast a new cyclist can go depends on a number of factors - how old they are, if they are overweight and by how much, genetic disposition, whether they were fit before becoming inactive.
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It's probably not a great idea. Start with a shorter route and see how you do. Pick a flat route without hills. Make sure you have a bail out and a way to get home (public transport, a friend, Uber etc.).
You probably should get a bike shop to have a look over your bike for any issues, you don't want to get stranded by something going wrong or have any safety issues.
How far and fast a new cyclist can go depends on a number of factors - how old they are, if they are overweight and by how much, genetic disposition, whether they were fit before becoming inactive.
It's probably not a great idea. Start with a shorter route and see how you do. Pick a flat route without hills. Make sure you have a bail out and a way to get home (public transport, a friend, Uber etc.).
You probably should get a bike shop to have a look over your bike for any issues, you don't want to get stranded by something going wrong or have any safety issues.
How far and fast a new cyclist can go depends on a number of factors - how old they are, if they are overweight and by how much, genetic disposition, whether they were fit before becoming inactive.
answered 12 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
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To answer your questions -
- "Is it possible to do 50 km distance without any previous training? -
Yes, it is possible, assuming by no previous training you mean
cycling training. If a person has been active in running or other
aerobic activity using their legs it is possible to ride 50 km
without any previous bicycle training. In your situation it may be
possible but it is less likely. - "Is it advisable for me to do this" - No, it is not advisable.
- Will my legs be stiff after the first 10 km? - Yes, your legs will be stiff.
All that aside, cycling is great fun.
You've had an urge to go riding - you should act on that, but ease into it. It's better to have several short rides with a positive. experience than one big one that wipes you out.
Argenti offers some great advice and there are lots of articles on how to ease into cycling.
Here is an example of a beginner's cycling plan.
add a comment |
To answer your questions -
- "Is it possible to do 50 km distance without any previous training? -
Yes, it is possible, assuming by no previous training you mean
cycling training. If a person has been active in running or other
aerobic activity using their legs it is possible to ride 50 km
without any previous bicycle training. In your situation it may be
possible but it is less likely. - "Is it advisable for me to do this" - No, it is not advisable.
- Will my legs be stiff after the first 10 km? - Yes, your legs will be stiff.
All that aside, cycling is great fun.
You've had an urge to go riding - you should act on that, but ease into it. It's better to have several short rides with a positive. experience than one big one that wipes you out.
Argenti offers some great advice and there are lots of articles on how to ease into cycling.
Here is an example of a beginner's cycling plan.
add a comment |
To answer your questions -
- "Is it possible to do 50 km distance without any previous training? -
Yes, it is possible, assuming by no previous training you mean
cycling training. If a person has been active in running or other
aerobic activity using their legs it is possible to ride 50 km
without any previous bicycle training. In your situation it may be
possible but it is less likely. - "Is it advisable for me to do this" - No, it is not advisable.
- Will my legs be stiff after the first 10 km? - Yes, your legs will be stiff.
All that aside, cycling is great fun.
You've had an urge to go riding - you should act on that, but ease into it. It's better to have several short rides with a positive. experience than one big one that wipes you out.
Argenti offers some great advice and there are lots of articles on how to ease into cycling.
Here is an example of a beginner's cycling plan.
To answer your questions -
- "Is it possible to do 50 km distance without any previous training? -
Yes, it is possible, assuming by no previous training you mean
cycling training. If a person has been active in running or other
aerobic activity using their legs it is possible to ride 50 km
without any previous bicycle training. In your situation it may be
possible but it is less likely. - "Is it advisable for me to do this" - No, it is not advisable.
- Will my legs be stiff after the first 10 km? - Yes, your legs will be stiff.
All that aside, cycling is great fun.
You've had an urge to go riding - you should act on that, but ease into it. It's better to have several short rides with a positive. experience than one big one that wipes you out.
Argenti offers some great advice and there are lots of articles on how to ease into cycling.
Here is an example of a beginner's cycling plan.
answered 12 hours ago
David DDavid D
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My friend did 60 km previous weekend but he says it was a tough day. He does not exactly train but he is quite frequent casual rider. I would only take the challenge if it is possible to end the ride at few places along the route (at train stations, etc). You may also need to do this because of your old bike failing rather than you.
While the riding itself will probably take 5 hours at most, you may need to rest multiple times so start early and be sure lights are working.
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My friend did 60 km previous weekend but he says it was a tough day. He does not exactly train but he is quite frequent casual rider. I would only take the challenge if it is possible to end the ride at few places along the route (at train stations, etc). You may also need to do this because of your old bike failing rather than you.
While the riding itself will probably take 5 hours at most, you may need to rest multiple times so start early and be sure lights are working.
add a comment |
My friend did 60 km previous weekend but he says it was a tough day. He does not exactly train but he is quite frequent casual rider. I would only take the challenge if it is possible to end the ride at few places along the route (at train stations, etc). You may also need to do this because of your old bike failing rather than you.
While the riding itself will probably take 5 hours at most, you may need to rest multiple times so start early and be sure lights are working.
My friend did 60 km previous weekend but he says it was a tough day. He does not exactly train but he is quite frequent casual rider. I would only take the challenge if it is possible to end the ride at few places along the route (at train stations, etc). You may also need to do this because of your old bike failing rather than you.
While the riding itself will probably take 5 hours at most, you may need to rest multiple times so start early and be sure lights are working.
answered 4 hours ago
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Hills matter. 30 km can be a lot of different levels of effort, cuz the hills. Traffic can also make it somewhat more stressful. If you just inflate your tires and go, you'll probably be fine, if the hills are moderate and the traffic light. You should be prepared for some flat tires, and there's a fair chance you'll break a chain or do something worse, so you'll need a plan to get yourself and your bike back home if plan (a) fails.
Your legs won't be sore until the next day, and they'll be worse the day after that -- that's really what you'll get for being undertrained.
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If you just inflate your tires and go, you'll probably be fine Huh? What do you base that on? Have you ever tried to ride a bike any distance at all after years of "[h]aven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, everyday for years." I don't think it's reasonable to expect someone who literally hasn't done any exercise for years to be able to pedal a bicycle for the three+ hours it's going to take to go 50+ km.
– Andrew Henle
6 hours ago
1
And have you ever ridden a bike that hasn't been touched for more than a decade? (Regardless of how fresh you were at the time.) And, heck, I get sore much faster than the next day if I go for a hard ride.
– David Richerby
6 hours ago
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Hills matter. 30 km can be a lot of different levels of effort, cuz the hills. Traffic can also make it somewhat more stressful. If you just inflate your tires and go, you'll probably be fine, if the hills are moderate and the traffic light. You should be prepared for some flat tires, and there's a fair chance you'll break a chain or do something worse, so you'll need a plan to get yourself and your bike back home if plan (a) fails.
Your legs won't be sore until the next day, and they'll be worse the day after that -- that's really what you'll get for being undertrained.
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If you just inflate your tires and go, you'll probably be fine Huh? What do you base that on? Have you ever tried to ride a bike any distance at all after years of "[h]aven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, everyday for years." I don't think it's reasonable to expect someone who literally hasn't done any exercise for years to be able to pedal a bicycle for the three+ hours it's going to take to go 50+ km.
– Andrew Henle
6 hours ago
1
And have you ever ridden a bike that hasn't been touched for more than a decade? (Regardless of how fresh you were at the time.) And, heck, I get sore much faster than the next day if I go for a hard ride.
– David Richerby
6 hours ago
add a comment |
Hills matter. 30 km can be a lot of different levels of effort, cuz the hills. Traffic can also make it somewhat more stressful. If you just inflate your tires and go, you'll probably be fine, if the hills are moderate and the traffic light. You should be prepared for some flat tires, and there's a fair chance you'll break a chain or do something worse, so you'll need a plan to get yourself and your bike back home if plan (a) fails.
Your legs won't be sore until the next day, and they'll be worse the day after that -- that's really what you'll get for being undertrained.
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Hills matter. 30 km can be a lot of different levels of effort, cuz the hills. Traffic can also make it somewhat more stressful. If you just inflate your tires and go, you'll probably be fine, if the hills are moderate and the traffic light. You should be prepared for some flat tires, and there's a fair chance you'll break a chain or do something worse, so you'll need a plan to get yourself and your bike back home if plan (a) fails.
Your legs won't be sore until the next day, and they'll be worse the day after that -- that's really what you'll get for being undertrained.
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answered 7 hours ago
Ion FreemanIon Freeman
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If you just inflate your tires and go, you'll probably be fine Huh? What do you base that on? Have you ever tried to ride a bike any distance at all after years of "[h]aven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, everyday for years." I don't think it's reasonable to expect someone who literally hasn't done any exercise for years to be able to pedal a bicycle for the three+ hours it's going to take to go 50+ km.
– Andrew Henle
6 hours ago
1
And have you ever ridden a bike that hasn't been touched for more than a decade? (Regardless of how fresh you were at the time.) And, heck, I get sore much faster than the next day if I go for a hard ride.
– David Richerby
6 hours ago
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1
If you just inflate your tires and go, you'll probably be fine Huh? What do you base that on? Have you ever tried to ride a bike any distance at all after years of "[h]aven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, everyday for years." I don't think it's reasonable to expect someone who literally hasn't done any exercise for years to be able to pedal a bicycle for the three+ hours it's going to take to go 50+ km.
– Andrew Henle
6 hours ago
1
And have you ever ridden a bike that hasn't been touched for more than a decade? (Regardless of how fresh you were at the time.) And, heck, I get sore much faster than the next day if I go for a hard ride.
– David Richerby
6 hours ago
1
1
If you just inflate your tires and go, you'll probably be fine Huh? What do you base that on? Have you ever tried to ride a bike any distance at all after years of "[h]aven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, everyday for years." I don't think it's reasonable to expect someone who literally hasn't done any exercise for years to be able to pedal a bicycle for the three+ hours it's going to take to go 50+ km.
– Andrew Henle
6 hours ago
If you just inflate your tires and go, you'll probably be fine Huh? What do you base that on? Have you ever tried to ride a bike any distance at all after years of "[h]aven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, everyday for years." I don't think it's reasonable to expect someone who literally hasn't done any exercise for years to be able to pedal a bicycle for the three+ hours it's going to take to go 50+ km.
– Andrew Henle
6 hours ago
1
1
And have you ever ridden a bike that hasn't been touched for more than a decade? (Regardless of how fresh you were at the time.) And, heck, I get sore much faster than the next day if I go for a hard ride.
– David Richerby
6 hours ago
And have you ever ridden a bike that hasn't been touched for more than a decade? (Regardless of how fresh you were at the time.) And, heck, I get sore much faster than the next day if I go for a hard ride.
– David Richerby
6 hours ago
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Why not start with a smaller distance, or at least do a route that has some bail-out points in case you don't feel up to the full 50km?
– Nuclear Wang
13 hours ago
3
Call me overcautious but I would not do 50km on a bike that has been sitting around for a dozen years without having it properly checked and even have some vital parts replaced (tyres, tubes, cables and brake-pads a.o.)
– Carel
11 hours ago
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@Carel I refuse! Your level of cautiousness is entirely appropriate. 😊
– David Richerby
11 hours ago
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You'd do much better trying something like 5 km first - and try to do it without stopping. Don't push hard at all - riding a bicycle non-stop is not as easy as it might seem if your body isn't used to doing it.
– Andrew Henle
10 hours ago
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Too short for a full answer: in addition to everyone else's points, if you haven't ridden a bike at all in years, you're going to get really saddle-sore pretty quickly.
– iamnotmaynard
8 hours ago