Going for a long bike ride...?

Question

My brother and I are going to be riding our bikes about 30 miles next week to see our grandparents and I was wondering, would it be too much for me? Last time I was weighed, which was last year, I was 225 and I doubt I lost much. The farthest I've riden on bike was about a mile and a half, possibly two miles, and I wasn't too tired but 30 miles...hmm. Of course, there IS a gas station along the halfway mark where we could break for a few minutes but would it still be too much work for someone my weight?

Answer 1

This is impossible for us to answer for you. Whether it is doable or not depends on you.  We can tell you it will be very difficult.

I remember the first few times I tried to ride 24 miles.

I weigh about 50 pounds less than you and I had to stop about 5 or 6 times.  

When you consider all the time to stop (either to rest or because of stop lights and such) make sure you allocate about 3 or 4 hours to accomplish this ride.

Make sure your family knows the route you and your brother will take just in case something happens.  Bring a cell phone or money for phone call and bus if all else fails.

have fun and be safe.

Answer 2

Yeah, 30 miles for the first time without any training may not be a good thing.  Remember hills can be tough, and your tush gets tired after a while.  Rethink it.

Answer 3

go out and ride your bike like 10-15 miles. IF you can do that for like 3 days in a row, you'll be fine.

Answer 4

I don't know you so how could I tell!

Answer 5

i think you should try and stretch your limits. go for the experience and if you can't do it, work out by biking for 2-3 miles then the next day go a little longer if that's too hard, make it every week instead

Answer 6

30 miles is seriously long. I advise you not to go unless you're positive, and if you've only ridden that much before then you shouldn't go.