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    • Event Overview
    • Routes
    • Fundraising Levels
    • Schedule
    • Celebrate
    • Upcoming Events
  • About Best Buddies
    • What We Do
      • Mission
      • Impact
      • Vision and Goals
    • Programs
      • Friendship
      • Jobs
      • Leadership Development
      • Living
    • Mission in Action
      • Videos
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LET’S GET YOU
TO THE FINISH LINE

Just getting started riding or running? Never ridden 100 miles? Don’t worry. Anyone can take the Challenge with the right preparation. Our training tools will help you get ready no matter what your experience level.

Once registered, all participants will be invited to our numerous training events and be connected to our comprehensive training tools for all fitness levels including our Best Buddies Challenge Blog, nutritional help, riding and running technique guides, and other resources to get you to the finish line!

Number of hours our 100-mile riders are given to complete the course

Total feet in elevation gain over our 100-mile course

Number of rest stops along the 100-mile course

TRAINING TIPS

Start your Training Early

For beginners, we recommend gradually training up to riding at least 70% of the distance you registered for. The more preparation you can do, the more fun you’ll have on event day.

Get a Proper Bike Fit

Having your bike professionally fit to your body will make riding more efficient and cause you much less pain and soreness during and after your ride. Most bike shops provide fitting services.

Use your Gears

Get comfortable and confident changing gears. When climbing hills shift into a gear that will keep your cadence high so you can make it up the hill without putting undue stress on your knees.

Dress for Success

Wearing bike-specific clothing will make for a more comfortable ride. We recommend owning the following items: Jersey and bib shorts, base layer shirt, gloves, arm and knee warmers, cap, light wind vest or jacket, & a winter riding jacket.

Stay Fresh

Try exploring new training routes. Training on a variety of routes will help you stay engaged and keep things interesting. You can use websites like Strava to find popular routes in your area.

Group Rides

Join us for training rides or contact your local bike shop to get info on group rides in your area. Riding with groups is the quickest way to meet other cyclists and learn from others.

Eat & Drink

While riding, follow this simple guideline to ensure your body has the fuel it needs to perform at its best:  Drink 1 water bottle and eat 80-100 calories per hour of riding.

Change your Pace

Don’t always ride hard, but don’t always ride easy either. For the best results, it’s important to mix up your pace. During your training, try throwing in 1-3 timed intervals (1-15 minutes) at a more intense pace.

Have Fun!

Always remember, training can be tough at times, but it’s important to enjoy your time on the bike as well.

RESOURCES

Training Rides
View upcoming training rides and other group rides.
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Cycling Equipment
Introduction to bikes and basic cycling equipment.
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Shop Discounts
Up to 20% off at participating shops.
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Nutrition
Tips for fueling your training and what to eat on event day.
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BBC BLOG 

Design your own adventure!

DIY Training Rides

Design your own adventure!

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Focus on skills first, then fitness.

Skills Matter as Much as Fitness

Focus on skills first, then fitness.

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Ride with our Domestiques!

What Can Pink Do For You?

Ride with our Domestiques!

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Tips on how to descend safely.

Getting Down, Safe and Sound

Tips on how to descend safely.

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Ten tips you can take from the Tour to the Challenge.

Lessons from the Tour de France

Ten tips you can take from the Tour to the Challenge.

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Remember the mantra: Ride More; Train Less.

Beware the Fitness Industrial Complex

Remember the mantra: Ride More; Train Less.

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Nobody wants to crash. Here's how to avoid it.

How to Stay Upright

Nobody wants to crash. Here’s how to avoid it.

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Clip-in pedals, shifting gears, and fixing flats, oh my!

Overcoming the Big Three Barriers

Clip-in pedals, shifting gears, and fixing flats, oh my!

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May is National Bike Month! Here's why you should bike to work.

Turn Your Commute Into Training

May is National Bike Month! Here’s why you should bike to work.

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Try training blocks followed by rest.

Ramping Up Your Fitness

Try training blocks followed by rest.

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