Trevor Raab Many cyclists have a goal of riding the elusive century . Seeing a cycling computer hit triple digits brings a new sense of accomplishment and pride that’s tough to beat. “It’s hard to do a 100-mile ride without having some sort of discovery experience, big or small, and a sense of accomplishment,” says professional endurance cyclist, Payson McElveen.
You don’t even have to sign up for a fancy event to make those century dreams come true. Whether your goal of clocking 100 miles is to get fit, connect with friends , or experience as much of a landscape as possible on road, gravel, or trail, we chatted with endurance cyclists and guides for their input on how to plan a century ride route in your own town. Related Story An 8-Week Training Plan to Ride a Century
1. Use a Predetermined Event to Design a Personalized Ride
When you first start route building for a century ride, find inspiration from other tried-and-true routes in the zone where you want to ride.
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