I have never ridden more than 50 miles before. So training for little red was a bit intense. I trained my body to be ready for the long miles, I rode so much that riding 50 miles wasn't hard any more. My legs were ready.
Little Red has to be the most fun I have ever had on a bike! I trained hard and was able to ride it with a great friend. They had lots of food and we ate to our hearts content on the ride. (They say you can eat more calories on the ride than you burn and I have NO DOUBT I did!) One of the significant parts I enjoyed was when we drafted behind groups, taking turns pulling. IT ROCKED!!!! The Feeling of Drafting is amazing!
The course is great. You ride in Cache Valley, where it is beautiful and FLAT!!!! There are very few hills! Which was perfect! I am not a competitive person, so I found that a friendly group ride was just my style. This ride was laid back. People were having fun, and the best part….. no MEN
So here is my advice if you want to do Little Red Riding Hood.
- Do some training. I looked up a training schedule on line.
- Learn how to draft!!! THIS IS THE KEY TO THE WHOLE RIDE!!! So many people out on the course were just doing it on their own. We flew on our bikes because we would catch a groups wheel and hang out. I felt fantastic at 100 miles!
- Find a friend to ride and train with.
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