A successful 100-mile ride is rarely the result of one thing going exceptionally well. It's what happens when your fitness, fueling, pacing, and execution all come together on the same day.

Coach Adam Pulford breaks down how much to eat and drink, why the opening miles should feel easier than you think, what to prioritize with one week versus six weeks to prepare, and how to use your training data to guide your effort.

And Adam's fourth piece of advice might be the simplest: bring your friends. Because 100 miles is usually faster, and definitely funner, with good wheels around you.

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Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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Resources:

• https://youtu.be/_SQA-9uzVcc?si=g9UPnFf8tHGZ_0LM
• https://youtu.be/kPjy5rejBSg?si=mRa7_JewytDDOBlt
• https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/threshold_6_week_100milePrep
• https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/VO2_6_week_100milePrep
• https://trainright.com/camps/