6 Tips to Conquering Your First Century 

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

🗺How Far did I ride: www.strava.com/activities/9371544408

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

118miles 😱🤯 You are a mad man 💪🏾💯

[@philippger105]

@DustinKlein_ where can i get the Campy Delta shirt?😱 i need it!!!

[@philippger105]

nvm, found it. was to excited to take a look at your gear shop first. please excuse me, i am gonna sit & calm down now

[@popswilson2008]

Great advice Dustin. I did my first 100 mile ride last year at age 74 then another one this year. As you recommended in this video, riding a couple 50 to 60 mile trips within a few days then going for the 100 a couple days later is works for me.

[@popswilson2008]

@@TheLazyTrucker Thank you for your comment. I wanted to ride a century for a few years prior but never made it. Just keep chipping away at that goal with 40, 50, 60 mile rides and listening to your body and you’ll know when it’s right to ride the 100. Good luck!

[@Cherokee140Driver]

"I get anxious about stuff, so I gotta bring it all with me!" You're my spirit animal.

[@Datagrl8888]

I started using a Fanny pack after watching you and Ron sporting them nearly every ride. So comfortable. Don’t even notice it! And I wear it low like you so pockets are still available. Thanks Dustin.

[@bensun432]

Good tips I wish I knew sooner. My first and only century was a huge group ride, without any prep other than some BMX at the park. Halfway through the guy infront of me crashed and I ran into him, then my chain broke on the climb and I crashed again. It was awesome!

[@cnpeele]

Found your channel looking for bike rack reviews. Love your sense of humor, editing style if that’s what you call it, and how you share your adventures. Thanks for putting this content out!

[@bluestarboy52]

Was motivated to ride 100 miles this weekend and watching this video pushed me to finally do it. It was tough but wow what a great feeling it was accomplishing it! Thank you!

[@michaellangfitt2077]

Your closing comment on gravel miles is beyond comprehension. Centuries on the road, fun, but easily doable. 100 on gravel is other world epic. My first gravel 100 was Unbound. Not my last, but definitely the most treasured one.

[@robinheil]

Good advice, Dustin. It all boils down to gradually increasing your ride lengths and working out the kinks as they come. The big thing for me was figuring out what to eat and drink, and how often.

[@btbike_24]

LOLLLLLLLLL I feel that overprepare anxiety. The only time I go lean is on small training rides and I still toss stuff in my back pocket. Everything else its a overly stuffed burrito bag, half bag and spare tubes etc. My Beautiful 18 pound bike then becomes like 30 pounds haha cheers to another great vid!

[@TheWaffleRadio]

I love that unsweetened green tea. I discovered it on tour with a band and it's a go to for a cold refreshing drink with a bit of a boost

[@billhulley]

Great video 👍 Long rides aren't taxing it's basically administration, fixing the issues that stop you doing long rides one by one - bike reliability, all the bike fit issues, eating/drinking, clothing. Before too long 100 will become your training ride and you'll be chasing longer ones.

[@sdmike1141]

Thanks! So many jump cuts, so little time. Love your work!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

You are so welcome! Much Respect Mike &Thank you.

[@malcontent_1]

Good stuff, DK. I remember my first Grizzly Peak Century starting/ending in the Berkeley Hills. My bike was ready, I was fit, but I screwed up my nutrition & cramped like crazy -- learned that lesson the hard way.

[@Wade970]

This has been my mission for the season, but with twist. A 100 mile mountain bike ride, White Rim in a day. Depending on how that goes I have a more masochistic objective.

[@LR6092]

Did my first 200km this spring, so approximately 127 miles. And it was just as much an eating competition as it was a long ride.

[@sitoudien9816]

If we tell people it's an eating competition, there would more people into the sport. Eat as much junk food as you want!

[@nicoleilechie3789]

Doing my first today, what did you pack to eat!

[@greg1083]

Make A Wish ride. 300 mile in three days. Very well supported. Month before the ride put in at least 30-40 mile rides close to everyday. Rode a centaury in an organized ride before MAW ride to gauge my fitness. Apologized to my mtn bikes before leaving the garage. 😔 Ride was fun . Nice folks. Glad to finally get back riding single track

[@JuanRamos-wg5ol]

Thanks for the advice. Your channel is awesome! I'm glad I found it. I already want to do a group with ya!

[@kimrice394]

The Year 2000! 👌

[@AppleJack76]

That skit was the best!

[@epiiiiiii]

Please tell me where you got that yellow cap. I need a big bill like that

[@PaulBeiser]

As usual, superb! Love those snacks, doing a ride tomorrow, they all are on my list!! Thanks, DK.

[@jonathanwithecombe557]

Love the Cadence gilet with the logo crossed out!

[@mogulmayhem]

You should come to Vermont and ride a dirt century over Lincoln gap. Fenders optional.

[@Hegu-]

love your videos! They should have million views , or at least half of cycling community should watch it ;}

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Wow, thank you!

[@Schlem]

I did my first imperial century a couple years ago on a singlespeed ATB. It limited my ability to over-exert and made for a fantastic and comfortable day in the saddle. 12.8MPH which ain't blazin, but that wasn't my goal. It was frankly easy, and I'm gonna do it again.

[@peterquest6406]

Gonna do my first 160km this year . previous longest distance is 120km.found eating/drinking and pacing most important.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

You got this Peter!

[@peterknight7880]

One other tip: Give yourself the best chance of success by choosing flat smooth roads. If possible, try to find a route where you will be riding with tail winds too.

[@kevinjohnson162]

What is the stand you using @ 1:18?

[@cfhowell1980]

I was wondering the same thing!!

[@neilpook3719]

Thanks

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

SUCH a PLAYER. Always appreciated Neil!

[@NikaHollywood]

Hey, I recognize the Bank/Vernonia trail... I drive my car out to ride it LOL.

[@Gledii]

quite enjoying your videos, well done! look, i frequently do 50-100km rides but i noticed that after 90-100 bum sore starts to kick in. is mostly pressure and not chafing. i think i have the right saddle and good bibs and im just wondering if its "normal" after 4-5 hours to have some disconfort anyways, or you shouldnt...thanks

[@benswanson4473]

I’ve for sure sat in that same spot in Olney.

[@HasanIbrahim147]

You couldn't have released this video at a better time...slowly upping my millage to eventually hit a 100 (and using a garmin coach plan). Wussing out on my first planned attempt though - going metric - will tackle the imperial century after :P

[@joowwwllllll666]

Great vid Justin 😎

[@PumpkinVillage]

Perfect timing. Going to give it a try at the end of August. I get anxious on what to bring too. So I pack a pannier of things I don't really use.😁😁 Makes me feel better thou. Thanks for another outstanding video and take care, Al

[@geezers10]

How about on a 20in wheel folding bike?

[@eternaltome3376]

Small world I just rode Banks to Astoria a week ago

[@YeahNoSF]

@DustinKlein I’m assuming you might have been around Interbike when someone made and passed out SpecialEd shirts in the Specialized font. Those were the days.

[@zoomustard]

Lots of good advice in this video, but most of the century rides I've done over the last fifty years were accidental. I just went out for a ride and kept going. When I got home with 93 miles, I went an additional 3.5 mile out and back. If you're really a cyclist, the only thing you have to train is your mind. If you're planning on a time limit, a nutritional plan is mandatory.

[@zimmejoc]

I went to Clovis, NM and started riding toward Paulo Duro Canyon in Canyon, TX on a red flag day. A consistent 30mph tailwind along with dropping 1500ish feet over 100 miles made for a fast easy ride. So fast and so easy that yes I did 100 miles, but I don’t really count that as a real century 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ff2e]

I picked the flattest route possible for my first century. Climbed an entire ~500 feet.

[@robinheil]

Good strategy. I did the same thing for my latest century and it saved my butt.

[@PedalMore]

I love the shirt! I ordered one from you and I love it!!!

[@MattKremer]

Did you edit out all the cars or somethin'? Lovely looking ride! Making 100mi look easy.

[@KellyGlaser-it2un]

Great job!!! Love the humor!!!

[@SeanKWhite-lk5zf]

Solid advice and great video

[@AlanSutton]

Cease-and-desist collection lol! Dude, the same company too.

[@The_Tree_]

Another great video, I’m in Portland the next 4 days, while I didn’t bring my bike, what cool bike shops are here to check out?

[@myfrequencies1912]

Video is poppin'. Do you do any colourisation? (I guess colorization in your language!) You told us what bib shorts you're wearing in the desc. but not the camera you're using?! Cheers!

[@jok3r54]

What’s that bike stand at 1:18

[@chrizk.9343]

I love my helmet. It is comfortable and cute and I feel safe wearing it

[@michaelwhonder]

What is that music track you used throughout this video. Love your videos!

[@330_Crew]

I've done a couple 100s. The first 50 fly by. The next 25 you begin to bog down. The last 25 are a grind pushing till it's over. I've decided these long rides are not for me. The most I do now are metric centuries.

[@SiopaoSauc3]

No ride by the numbers really threw me for a loop

[@MitchWilson-u6p]

ID on bandana?

[@matthewmoschak3432]

Newbie question here. Does garmin and Strava interact? Can I have a garmin computer and log it on Strava?

[@Nooblenin]

Is it a possible bike fit problem if I can't do a century without a bib? That felt like the biggest necessity for me on my first century. Also digging the song on this one.

[@robinheil]

That sounds normal to me. Most bike modern saddles are designed for padded bike shorts. But tensioned leather saddles, like the Brooks, were designed for old-school leather chamois shorts, which have less padding. So if you don't want to wear bibs, then you could try installing a leather saddle on your bike. You should also try using chamois cream if you haven't already. It really helps.

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

I didn't ride a hundred miles, but I did eat the snickers bar and potato chips!

[@marcokalle2452]

I just came here for the Winston cameo 😃

[@scottamy404]

Winston!

[@tjboegle]

Still haven’t broken the 100 mark yet. Done 85 on my track bike, thinking 100 on my gravel bike should be no problem. I’m just being lazy…

[@UTemHorns]

More screen time w/the Player, please.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

P L A Y E R !

[@GlenBacon]

Bummed you rode right past my house and didn't even wave!

[@kbd13-n9c]

Idk about anyone else but once I rode a century, doing it again and again wasn’t a big deal. Your body is just like “ok, I’ve done this before”. Goal of 200 next year

[@walshman70]

Dude. That T! Where?

[@jbweld600]

Wait what? Was that you brushing your teeth for a few frames? That is definitely NOT on my list of “things to do on my bike whilst I ride” 😝😅

[@jazzfan7491]

Plus ask that no one drive that day

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

National NO DRIVING DAY!!

[@tednruth453]

Get that bike away from our store front!!!

[@markifi]

i've ridden 223

[@TheAntibozo]

Video a bit too shilly for me, thanks.