First 50 mile ride

[Rides 2 Far <rides2far@juno.com>]

I started him as a 4.5 year old> and the next two years we did several
slow 25 mile rides and CTRs. 
> He did > very well at the Frigid Digit 25 miles at a speed of 7 mph.> I
would like some suggestions on how to best prepare him for this > first
(slow) 50 miler.

Sounds like you've already prepared him. :-)  Just prepare yourself,
mentally. The miles between 25 and 40 are the longest...and it's in YOUR
mind.  Just tell yourself, "I'm going to ride all day" and then put your
mind out of gear.  Don't do the little kid thing of "How much farther
Daddy?" every 10 minutes.  Enjoy the scenery, ride with somebody who's
interesting to talk to and don't make the mistake of thinking, "This
stirrup is too long, but I don't have time change it".  Whatever's
bothering you, fix it before it becomes a big problem.  It's a lot harder
to ignore pain for 50 miles than 25.

Angie
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