Have you been eager to get out cycling but just can’t get yourself off that sofa? Well, we reckon we can get you off the couch and cycling 50 miles in a few weeks! How? Hank has it all mapped out so watch the video to find out!
0:00 – Intro
0:36 – Set a goal
2:13 – New kit
2:49 – Training plan
3:32 – Long rides
5:18 – Ride with people
6:40 – Plan a route
8:00 – Check equipment and kit
8:38 – Fuelling
9:20 – Pacing your ride
9:55 – Stick with it
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41 Comments
Have you done 50 miles before? What would your top tip be for those giving it a go? 🚴 Let us know how it’s going in the comment section below! 💬
Went from couch to 100k in 2020, aged 65. Took me 8 months, building up very slowly — having hardly cycled for 20+ years, I was in no hurry. I've lost 20kg and am still slowly working my way up. Last Sunday I did the Struggle Dales sportive — 108 miles, 10,000 ft climbing, and my longest ride ever. Go for it, Hank's Dad — onwards and upwards!
i wanna do 40 miles in 2/3 hours. attempted today i only managed 12 in an hour
you can also do 93km on your sixth-ever road bike ride in Majorca! It's mostly a mental battle friends!!
Hank is my superhero
80k basically all you need is some food some water and be will to be on the bike for 5 hours and I would expect most healthy people could do it without training. But once you get to 161 k that's when I think you need some training and some comfortable cycling clothes and maybe a bike fit . And that's speaking as someone that has done both that has chronic medical health conditions.
Go Hank's Dad! I did 55km which was the longest I've ridden, and probably around my still having fun limit. Sadly, despite multiple sunblock reapplication, I got so badly sunburnt, especially on my hands. I need to sort out some UV blocking kit for the next time!
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Tell your Dad 60+ is the new 40 ! I'm 60 and have done a few 50 mile rides, so it should be fairly easy to achieve for him at the right pace (and with a couple of cafe / pub stops) 🚴♀💨💨😁
From couch potato to 30 miles took me 2 months of alternate days riding, being over 50 was a challenge. Still haven't hit that 50 miles but that is only a matter of time and effort. I am an urban cyclist not a road racer and that suits me fine, I will get there in my own time.
Rooting for Hank's Dad to smash 80K
Alp de zwift
Level 6 zwift. 😊
Club 50 in 4hours.
Got to do 109m / 175km 6weeks 😳 Dartmoor classic… not done near enough training…wish me luck😂
I’m trying to do this. I’d say ride with mates who don’t drop you 😂. Riding with someone is a great motivator and you can motivate each other when the tough times hit.
Done 50km a few times but would love to crack 50miles and then 100miles.
Dad to 50miles!
I took on your 30/30 challenge in January 2023. My aim was to cycle from Bognor Regis to Brighton and back, just over 56 miles round trip, which I did on Easter Friday this year. It felt absolutely brilliant. To celebrate, I bought myself a new bike!
Just got back into cycling after 15 years. Even then I never did a 50 mile bike ride. I have been at this for about 45 days. I ride 17 to 26 miles every other day, sometimes I will do back to back days. Thanks for the tips! Oh I forgot to mention I'm 64 and love being on the bike!
10000 Likes 👍 from a 50++ Dad.
YES – I wanna see the dad ride!!!!!! I'm around his age so if he can do it……
I am 59 and have cycled on and off pretty much my entire life, but never seriously until a couple years ago when I got back into it during COVID. Having said that I have always wanted to do a longer ride of 50-60 miles. My personal best since I got back into it is 25 miles and that pretty much killed me. Currently I ride a hybrid and I always thought that if I switched to a road bike that would help me out a lot that way and plan on buying a roof bike in a couple weeks actually. So I would be very curious to see the bike that your father uses. I do ride 4-5 days a week and average about 15 miles a ride and my best ride my goal is 20 miles, so I am hoping that switching bikes will hive me the boost I am looking for.
Find some friends, have fun and start with shorter rides. Then you slowly increase the distance… And don't forget to make nice stops!
I'm a rather portly 272lbs (6ft tall) and can do 50 – 63 miles (I pushed for that 100 km). One of the key things for me was getting the right saddle. The stock saddle that came with my bike was crap. My Brooks saddles (cambium and leather) made all the difference. Also, the same can be said for handlebars and/or pedals/cleats. Being uncomfortable makes me want to quit. Look after the contact points.
Just started basically this challenge. My first goal was to do the 10 mile loop around the lake by my house and back without stopping by the end of the month. Not the most challenging goal, but felt like a mountain two months ago.
I'm down to 45 minutes and about to set my next goal as I see the results. Looking at a proper roadbike as the reward for hitting the goals!
Thanks for the video and folks keep up the positive vibes for us newbies!
At first I thought it was a joke. 50 miles is breakfast for me but there are people that can't even do 10. I guess the video is meant for them.
Did 60 miles on my 60th after being off the bike for a long time and having a lot of health issues from being out of shape. Like you said, it is about being consistent. Hardest part is carving out the time.
Great Videos. Is there a video to set handle bars? I have just started with a Trek Hybrid after not riding in over 43 years. I currently ride about 13-17 miles daily
I was hoping the they would put a training plan. Something generic enough to get it started.
I was 305 lbs in November (2022) and I weigh 238 today (of course still a ways to go, but I am tall with a stocky build). Almost all of this weight loss has been done through cycling, and a bit of running, but way more cycling!
A couple weeks ago I did a metric century (62 miles). I'm going to be doing 100 really soon. Trust me, if I can do this then anyone can! If you're reading this and wondering if you can do it too, then I believe in you!
Get your Dad on his journey to 50 miles!!!!❤
I'm 55 and every year I set a goal for 2-3 Metric Century rides and if possible 1 Century ride. Training is the key and hank's dad can do it over time. I'm on Team Hank's Dad!.
Yes. Dad needs to ride 50 miles. 🤘😎
Did the Manchester to Blackpool last year, at 53, with no serious cycling for years. Started training about 8 weeks before, but having that goal in sight and commitment was a driver. 50 miles is eminently doable, I look forward to doing it again with my daughter when she turns 13, and I'll be 57!
Like the video so that we can see him do it. I am not a cyclist, but just starting as it’s a great way to build leg strength and I broke my leg 2 years ago and had to have massive surgery, so now that I have relearned to walk, I want some strength. Found this channel and it has helped me learn a ton. Thanks!
My goal is to accomplish 200 miles in one day. This is called a double century.
I would be up to see how Hanks dad does on a 50 mile ride.
62 here, lost a year of workouts and 30 lbs to stage 4(ish) cancer, but gradually pounding myself back into shape and ideal weight. Back on the couch typing this after a 38k ride in the mountains with a motivational stop halfway at a local distillery tasting room. Dad, you should really go for this, I can't think of anything more satisfying than rolling the years back fitness-wise.
I’m doing my first half century this Saturday.
Came here for Hanks dad, had to listen to hank. 🙁
Why not just from your couch to cycling? Period. Who cares how many miles you go?
Me with chrons disease and chronic anemia and still training for a 2 weeks biketrip this summer motivate my friends who not going longer than to the shop. A good bike is first point.