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This page is being designed to be the most comprehensive on the subject of Double Century (200 miles) rides in the USA! The links on the page will include training information and where the rides are located. This page will always be a work in progress since information will be added on an on-going basis. Anyone who wishes to add anything to this page needs to send an email to: info@cjbc.org
Longest Day Info (As of 6/29/17, site is being updated but still useful)
http://www.linuxha.com/other/non-ha/bicycle/LongestDay.html
Bicycling Magazine's Longest Day Info (Email Required To Access All Content)
https://www.bicycling.com/training/fitness/seeing-double
Longest Day: Getting In Shape:
http://www.active.com/cycling/articles/12-training-tips-for-an-ultra-distance-ride-880710
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Cycle-a-Double-Century/
Longest Day: Quick Tips
1. Start training as early as possible 2. Lose weight 3. Eat a healthy diet 4. Keep a positive focus 5. Do at least one back to back century to test your ability. 6. For inspiration, buy our Longest Day jersey! (Note: Ascend Sportswear can tweak the jersey to suit your graphic needs at a slight additional cost.)
Other Longest Day Rides:
VT: http://100-200.org
RI: www.tenspeedspokes.com 2nd to last Thursday in June with a rain date of the following week. Free beer and pizza!
DC: http://www.total200.com/The_Ride/Route_Map This is a round trip ride
OK: http://okoboji200.org/event-details/ This is a fund raiser
CA, MO, OR, VT:
http://www.granfondoguide.com/Events/Search/USA?category=DOUBLE