MS Tour Training

I'm contemplating doing the MS Tour. I think I have about 18 weeks to train for it. It is a 2 day 150 mile ride.

I haven't been seriously cycling in about 7 years. I've barely touched the bikes except to move them out of my way for the past 3 years. I could stand to lose 50+ pounds. Does anyone think that 18 weeks of training is realistic?

 

Absolutly! I have done it a few times. Out here its 187 miles, yet still called the MS 150.........Regardless, if you have a good bike, you shouldnt have any problems. FWIW, My buddies and I used our mountain bikes, and STILL finished in the top 10%

 

Well said and Welcome to TW!

 

Robert, fwiw, I dropped 20# during the 2 day ride.

 

Alright, well I guess I need to start getting some saddle time in. My butt is going to hurt tomorrow.

I've got a few nice bikes, but I don't like riding them. I get so self conscious when someone on a $500 bike flies by me on my $3000 bike. I know what they're thinking, because it is the same thing that I used to think.

 

LMAO! Yeah....Happened to my buddies and I. One kid flew past us, and I had a slightly discouraged look until my buddy pointed out that we would be MUCH faster, if the kid were to carry a 5 gallon water bottle on his back (which we concluded was how much weight we had over him), and reduced his O2 capacity by 90%, which is what we figured smokeing did to us.

 

Well, I hope what you read on the site helps to guide you in a desision you will be happy with.

 

Probably just like it....but 137 miles further.

 

I'm actually in horrible shape. However, I cycled very regularly for about 10 years before I started slowing down. I know what you're saying about the extra weight. Even when I was into cycling, I still carried an extra 15 pounds around my belly and that would hurt my lower back on a longer ride. I'll likely start my training on my full suspension bike, but will eventually start putting some miles on my road bike.

I recently starting doing some weights and I'll start adding some trainer miles to my quick workouts.

I can drink 20# worth of beer when I'm finished?!?

I used to get Murray stickers and put them on my Litespeed. I'd do that again, but I would rather not scratch the paint on my other bikes.

 

as in the gang? yes, it is just like the gang.

 

Yes. OR, you can drink the beer as you are cycling, so as to keep your weight consistant thruout the ride...

LMAO!!!! My buddy put "Team Huffy" on his jersey!