CCC100 Advice

#1
As previously mentioned on another thread, I am attempting a CCC100 at the end of September. I have been planning it for a year now. I have read the older thread(multiple times) and have searched high and low for any additional nuggets of info/advice.

I am riding a 2013 FJR1300, that is properly setup for LDR. I have completed a BBG1500, BB1500 and a SS1000, so I have some experience with long days on the saddle.

What I am asking is for any additional info/advice that the pros here would be willing to pass along.

Thank you in advance.
 

Scott Parish

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#2
If I were to ride another 100CCC I would plan my rest breaks better. My biggest mistake was I got caught up in wanting to finish as quickly as possible; riding non-stop both ways - which led to me dozing before finally pulling over and taking a 20-30 minute power nap. While it was great to finish in 88 hours; the certificate, swag etc. all say less than 100 hours. I could have; and should have used the 12 remaining hours more wisely. Oh - and a better seat. The stock left me with actual blisters on the inner upper thighs - also a product of not taking more time off the bike. You have a proven, dependable LD bike; and with the previous rides completed - I am sure you will have fun. Looking forward to the write-up. Good luck!
 
#3
Thanks Scott.

My plan is to leave Jacksonville at 2:00am Sat. 9/30. I have a hotel room in Junction,TX for Sat. night. I also have a room in San Diego for Sunday night. I will use up any extra time remaining from the west leg and maybe steal a couple hours for the return trip for rest. I haven't booked a midway return trip hotel yet.
 

Scott Parish

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#4
I had a 2am start as well from San Diego. I planned my day so I would be off work early and complete final prep allowing plenty of time for sleep prior to departure. However, between knowing I needed to be up by 12:30 to allow time for shower etc. and get to my starting location 30 miles down the road - I couldn't sleep at all. Therefore; another thing I would consider (not sure I would follow or not) for future LD rides greater than 24 hrs would be a later start time so I would be more likely to get a full night sleep.
 

Scott Parish

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#6
I maintained a BBG pace for the most part and ate protein bars while on the move and a piece of fruit during fuel stops except for a Waffle House reward after the first 1500 miles (I have a weakness for Waffle Houses) and McDonald's at the halfway point (similar weakness for regular cheeseburgers) . Since it was often hot; I forced myself to eat regularly to maintain energy and electrolyte balance even though I was not feeling particularly hungry. Fluids - I ride with a 3L camelbak with extra liter bottles of water to refill. I will occasionally have a cup of coffee and a Gatorade; but avoid energy drinks.
 

kwthom

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#7
I have exactly two more-than-a-single day LD rides under my belt...take it for what it may be worth.

The Why-to-WhyNot ride that turned into a SS2000 was simple "Yeah, I can make this!" decision, so I pressed on and achieved the SS2000.

All of that eastbound riding was for me to set up to do a 50CC westbound. Much like Scott's comment, I really was stuck on getting the ride done - which did include the BBG on the first half of the 50CC. I definitely could have used the time resting, and still made my 50CC without an issue.

I think there are so many decisions on the distance covered, the time you need in the middle of each leg for rest (I can get away with 6 hours...but could I do that for three consecutive days??), and things like that.

@Greg Rice a.k.a. Mr BBG - may be able to shed additional light on this topic.
 
#8
Yeah, I did the protein bar thing, with lots of water on my BBG ride. I just don't think I could maintain that for the better part of 4 days. I figured I could hit a subway, which tend to be right off the interstate, fairly good for you and easily digestible without too much added downtime.
 

Greg Rice

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#9
I wish you success on your ride. Here are a couple things I do to prepare for the 50CC / 100CCC.
I check traffic in all of the states I will be riding through to look for large scale construction zones and I mark them in my GPS. I also check the weather looking for what is coming down the pike making sure now storms are blowing in on the west coast that could jeopardize my ride.

Here are links to the states traffic websites.

State Traffic Website Link
Florida


http://www.fl511.com/

Alabama

http://alitsweb2.dot.state.al.us/its/

Mississippi

https://www.mdottraffic.com/

Louisiana

http://hb.511la.org/

Texas

https://drivetexas.org/

New Mexico

http://nmroads.com/

Arizona

http://www.az511.gov/traffic/

California

https://traffic.511sd.com/
 
#11
I am also planning to do this ride but, I was thinking of doing it in the beginning of May. ( is this a good time of year to complete this ride? ) I have gathered a lot of knowledge from yall. Thank you so much.
 
#12
I am also planning to do this ride but, I was thinking of doing it in the beginning of May. ( is this a good time of year to complete this ride? ) I have gathered a lot of knowledge from yall. Thank you so much.
May is generally a good time to do this ride. I did mine this year towards the middle of May. Had rain in Florida and Texas.
 
#13
Rain and tornado season is why I picked early fall, over late spring. Typically drier weather.

It looks like a cold front is moving thru on Friday and should drop temps to the mid 70's across the south. Should be perfect riding weather.
 

kwthom

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#14
Yeah, I did the protein bar thing, with lots of water on my BBG ride. I just don't think I could maintain that for the better part of 4 days. I figured I could hit a subway, which tend to be right off the interstate, fairly good for you and easily digestible without too much added downtime.
During the ride, I did eat simple - one of the tips learned from the masters of this endeavor. One would think that there may be sufficient time to have a small bite at the end of the first leg, get some sleep, then as much of a decent meal as your body could stand - even if Subway - before heading out.

Rain and tornado season is why I picked early fall, over late spring. Typically drier weather.
As long as they're not dealing with tropical storms/hurricanes on the east coast, it seems that I've done nearly every one of my cert rides in either September or October.

Luck to ya!
 
#16
Subway sandwiches and Wendy's salads, will be my go to fast food.

I am bringing beef jerky, trail mix, protein bars, Boost+ drinks and the all important sunflower seeds.