Cycle 100 miles in 1 day

Often seen as a sign you're a serious cyclist - get out on a weekend ride, and knock out 100 miles

Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge rules

Ideally should be in one go, no breaks - but not essential
Must be done in one day
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“as i was in italy time was runningout to get to slovenia so i really had to put the legs down and for three days in a row with 12 kilos in touring equiptment i managed to do over 100 miles each day. it wasnt easy but had to be done ( i was paying for it with a week of cramp and mental exaushton ) but better now lol !!!1”

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James S answered the question What is your weapon of choice for a century ride?

I have so I know it was hard, give me a month ill let you know if it gets easier, I'm doing 4 (at least) in April

Dorset, GB • 8:59 GMT, 23 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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James S answered the question What is your weapon of choice for a century ride?

Do all those that claim there going to attempt this on a fixed gear bike realise how long it would take you, 100 miles is not for the fair hearted. Even on a proper Road bike with a decent riding ability your look...

Dorset, GB • 6:53 GMT, 23 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Plano, US • 7:26 GMT, 2 Jan 2013

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Ben W Already done a number of 100's, last one was the Dragon Ride 2012 Gran Fondo. Ended up at around 130 miles on the clock.

Cardiff, GB • 10:46 GMT, 2 Aug 2012 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Kaye D encouraged this.

Gerald V created the guide Completing the 100 mile challenge

1. Cycle a total of 100 miles (160kms) in a day

2. Breaks of no more than 1 hour per break are allowed

3. You should completed the challenge in 24 hours.

4. Human powered bikes of all types are allowed

5. Cycle on roads or trails

PH • 1:20 GMT, 21 Jul 2012 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Gerald V logged 59.96 km of Cycling in 3:48:40 on 11 Dec 2011

PH • 1:02 GMT, 21 Jul 2012 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Gerald V logged 35.14 km of Cycling in 2:42:08 on 17 Dec 2011

PH • 12:58 GMT, 21 Jul 2012 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Gerald V logged 73.87 km of Cycling in 5:26:34 on 11 Dec 2011

PH • 12:55 GMT, 21 Jul 2012 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Jennifer R Well, I managed to cycle 50 miles in one day...

Clarksville, US • 9:54 GMT, 30 May 2012 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Julie B Started 12 week training plan 3 weeks ago - And have signed up for an official Century Ride for later in the summer (though, I plan to have already accomplished the goal before then!

Minneapolis, US • 1:38 GMT, 5 Apr 2012 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Kaye D, Steve R and 1 otherKaye D, Steve R and Rob R encouraged this.

Awesome, go Julie!

Steve R • 2:06 GMT, 5 Apr 2012 • Encourage

Cheers for the follow Steven. Keep on running:):)

Lynne W • 12:31 GMT, 25 Aug 2012 • Encourage

Niko R answered the question What is your weapon of choice for a century ride?

Haha this sounds like a summer job for my 10 year old Mongoose mountain bike :D

Ankara, TR • 5:00 GMT, 3 Apr 2012 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Amber S logged 107.83 km of Cycling in 5:00:00 on 1 Apr 2012

Houston, US • 9:57 GMT, 3 Apr 2012 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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David L, Rob R and 2 othersDavid L, Rob R, Neil C and Shalini S encouraged this.

Thanks Danielle. My longest run today, and the fastest: 20k in 2 hrs

Giorgio C • 4:31 GMT, 2 Feb 2013 • Encourage

Danielle W encouraged this.

That's an excellent run!

Danielle W • 4:38 GMT, 2 Feb 2013 • Encourage

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Michael M On our annual cycling club excursion to Majorca, I did over 100miles in a day - great place for cycling. Definitely recommend it

GB • 7:52 GMT, 17 Oct 2011 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Kaye D, Steve R and 1 otherKaye D, Steve R and Sarah L encouraged this.

Great place to do it!

Steve R • 8:42 GMT, 17 Oct 2011 • Encourage

Welcome, Cathy. I hope you find something that helps you in your quest to complete your half!

David L • 2:18 GMT, 12 Mar 2012 • Encourage

Jared S nothing planned this weekend (for a change), and the weather is looking good. Maybe the last chance to do this one before winter.

København, DK • 7:50 GMT, 26 Sep 2011 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Kaye D, Sarah L and 6 othersKaye D, Sarah L, Paul S, Ruth B, Steve R, Nikos G, Russell S and Cricky C encouraged this.

Have fun whatever you end up doing!

Sarah L • 8:01 GMT, 26 Sep 2011 • Encourage

Ben G answered the question What is your weapon of choice for a century ride?

Done it on nearly all my bikes - Fixed;*Sunday Best* racing bike; tandem and touring bike. Main advice is something that is mechanically sound. Fixed is fine with the right gearing although your knees may be a lit...

GB • 1:37 GMT, 25 Jul 2011 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Stuart K answered the question What is your weapon of choice for a century ride?

opps, reminder that I need to be carefull what I say in future! I need to sort my gearing out before I don to much of an adventure.

United Kingdom, GB • 12:33 GMT, 25 Jul 2011 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Haemish G answered the question What is your weapon of choice for a century ride?

- I will plan a route.

GB • 12:32 GMT, 25 Jul 2011 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Stuart K answered the question What is your weapon of choice for a century ride?

I would give this a go on the new single speed!

United Kingdom, GB • 12:25 GMT, 25 Jul 2011 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Haemish G answered the question What is your weapon of choice for a century ride?

Thanks for the great responses, I will almost certainly be doing it on 18:42 and 700c wheels (might need some wider tyres for comfort). I think I might do a 100 km first. I think the longest ride I have done was 85 m...

GB • 10:36 GMT, 25 Jul 2011 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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David C answered the question What is your weapon of choice for a century ride?

I managed this challenge 8 days in a row on a LEJOG ride this month - completed 999 miles in 9 days: used a 20 year old time trialling bike with an old Brooks B17 leather touring saddle and wide ratio freewheel to a...

11:07 GMT, 24 Jul 2011 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Mark R answered the question What is your weapon of choice for a century ride?

choose your bike to suit the ride, i have done this distance on a touring bike, which was needed to carry kit. if it was a one off i would borrow a road bike from a friend and strap on some spds, of course if it was...

HK • 3:52 GMT, 28 Jun 2011 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Matt S Pushed out a couple of 100plus days on the way to Portugal, also think we got close when we were doing JOGLE. The burn is BAD the next day

London, GB • 12:07 GMT, 13 Jun 2011 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Robert T logged 164.15 km of Cycling in 5:50:00 on 29 May 2011
Completed 102 miles in one day - 29/05/11

Burgess Hill, GB • 1:11 GMT, 3 Jun 2011 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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Haemish G asked What is your weapon of choice for a century ride?

I really want to have a good crack at this challenge but wonder if I am scuppering my chances with one gear. What is your weapon of choice for a century ride? For those that have done it how long did it take and what was the terrain like?

GB • 11:32 GMT, 3 Jun 2011 • In the Cycle 100 miles in 1 day Challenge

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