So I've sent in an entry to do MM as a soloist... bit of a spur of the moment decision, but what the hey, I need a challenge to focus on and force me to get fit and fabulous again! Have never done anything like it before, but I used to do triathlons and long-distance swimming etc in my younger days (10 years ago), so I do have a good fitness base to get back to. For a start, I need to drop around 10kg which should be achievable over the next few months one would hope!
So, how does one prepare for riding round and round a course for 24hrs? What sort of training schedule do folk undertake? Not looking to win the thing, but would like to put in a respectable performance 
And how does it work this 24hr lark? I assume people don't just ride for 24hrs non-stop, they take breaks yes? Do people sleep, or fuel themselves on caffeine (coffee/red bull etc)? If you're riding solo, what happens if you have no 'pit crew'? Can you link up with someone else or something?
I'm sure I'll have a thousand more questions, but this'll do for now Appreciate any and all advice that can be given, thanks 
