Mental Game
Eddie O'Dea

A solo attempt at a 24 hour race is a lot to get your head around. Aside from being a monstrous physical task, it is a huge mental undertaking. The mind and body cannot be separated; rather the proper mental approach should complement your physical talents. Before You Even Begin: Your preparation should begin long before the race does . . . read more


Support System
Eddie O'Dea

Find a good support person who is incredibly anal, good at managing people, and can keep track of numbers. This person is in charge. Set up a rider rotation and write it down. Now think about what & how long it takes to get ready for a lap, taking into account: dressing, eating, peeing, warming up (very important), getting to the starting line, getting lights ready, etc.... Make sure you have time for all these things. It would be ideal to have a second or third support person to keep all this running smoothly. If your team has the details planned out in advance then you, as riders, can focus on your one and only task.... riding a lap as fast a possible. After each lap, don't forget to cool down, stretch, eat, stay warm, and prepare for the next lap. Use as little energy as possible between laps . . . read more


Efficiency
Joshua Seldman

Efficiency is defined as "the ratio of the useful energy delivered by a machine to the total energy supplied for its operation". For a 24-hour racer, this means the percentage of energy that you expend which actually allows you to go forward (or up and down) on your bike. If you can increase that percentage, when carried out over an extended period (like 24 hours), efficiency will make the difference between hitting your fullest potential, or bonking well before you ever catch a glimpse of it. Your body produces energy two ways, either with or without oxygen . . . read more


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