205 miles in a day (Tommy Godwin Challenge) - the Progress thread
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From Jo from the other place.. The OYTT Website HERE
Day 347 / 128: A fast day for Kurt as he rides with with a couple of speedy groups around Flatwood Park in the morning. The wind slows things down a little in the afternoon, but he still manages 235 miles by the end of the day and finally overtakes Tommy's like-for-like total. He has now ridden further in 338 days than anyone else. Ever.
Steve struggles after a night kipping a church doorway with stomach troubles. He heads for Norwich from Thetford Forest and then makes the journey home while battling with sleep deprivation for a 24 hour total of 168 miles.
Day 347 / 128: A fast day for Kurt as he rides with with a couple of speedy groups around Flatwood Park in the morning. The wind slows things down a little in the afternoon, but he still manages 235 miles by the end of the day and finally overtakes Tommy's like-for-like total. He has now ridden further in 338 days than anyone else. Ever.
Steve struggles after a night kipping a church doorway with stomach troubles. He heads for Norwich from Thetford Forest and then makes the journey home while battling with sleep deprivation for a 24 hour total of 168 miles.
Legs
usually riding on Zwift...
- Location
- Staffordshire
Not so much negative as realistic, really. Don't forget that Steve has used up August, September and part of October, whereas his original estimated schedule started in January. Furthermore, it's already been established that Steve cannot sustain 280+ days in the summer which is what his original estimated schedule called for. Comparing with Godwin is pointless because Godwin's summer mileage is unmatchable without assistance (be it motorised, or other riders), and the winter of 1938-9 was especially harsh.
Kurt's progress of late has been very, very impressive. But then, he's not carting a whole load of kit around with him, and he's trusting others to ride with him, and he's subsequently riding faster and getting more rest. In short, he's riding smart.
There was speculation at the other place that Steve was trying to keep his attempt 'pure', but he's dismissed that:
Steve at the other place said:
So it seems that his failure to actually exploit tactics which would be advantageous (such as travelling lighter) is based on what he thinks will work... There's a whole lot to be learnt from the successes and mistakes of Kurt, Steve and Miles this year: Kurt has used this to his advantage.
From Jo from the other place.. The OYTT Website HERE
Day 348 / 129: More loops of Flatwood Park for Kurt...and then some more loops. As he smells the finish line, Kurt manages 238 miles, lifting him to around 940 above the Godwin line. In contrast, with continuing grey wintery weather, Steve struggles with sleep deprivation brought on by his unscheduled overnight stop to complete a Northants loop for 140 miles. This leaves him just over 1200 miles below the Godwin line.
Day 348 / 129: More loops of Flatwood Park for Kurt...and then some more loops. As he smells the finish line, Kurt manages 238 miles, lifting him to around 940 above the Godwin line. In contrast, with continuing grey wintery weather, Steve struggles with sleep deprivation brought on by his unscheduled overnight stop to complete a Northants loop for 140 miles. This leaves him just over 1200 miles below the Godwin line.
From Jo from the other place.. The OYTT Website HERE
Day 349 / 130: Kurt continues to increase his daily distances with a formidable 254 fast miles of Flatwood Park loops largely accompanied by John and Jacquie Schlitter on recumbents. He is approaching 1000 miles above the Godwin line. Steve fits in a doctor's appointment and sleep recovery into a shorter 116 mile day of riding down to Cirencester. He is currently 1300 miles below the Godwin line.
Day 349 / 130: Kurt continues to increase his daily distances with a formidable 254 fast miles of Flatwood Park loops largely accompanied by John and Jacquie Schlitter on recumbents. He is approaching 1000 miles above the Godwin line. Steve fits in a doctor's appointment and sleep recovery into a shorter 116 mile day of riding down to Cirencester. He is currently 1300 miles below the Godwin line.
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
At this rate Kurt will be able to have Christmas off and still take the record
I don't think he's going to let up.
He didn't take Thanksgiving Day off and that's just as big celebration day in the US, if not bigger, as Chrimble day.
velovoice
Veteran
- Location
- Between the City and the Sea
Not bigger, just different. But key thing is, Thanksgiving is the 'foodie' holiday i.e. all-day binge eating.
Whereas Christmas in the US means, once the presents are opened at dawn (or before), the rest of the day is free for cycling.
Glow worm
Legendary Member
- Location
- Near Newmarket
Only 5 miles so far today for Steve according to the tracker. I hope he's OK.
rowdin
Terence david
He's doing laps around a 1 km loop, http://audaxclubhackney.co.uk/tg.html .
From Jo from the other place.. The OYTT Website HERE
Day 350 / 131: Kurt has a 'recovery' day around Flatwood Park, mostly riding solo. His 209 mile day puts him approximately 1000 miles above Godwin's average pace. Steve, still not quite well, rides back from Cirencester through MK continuing NE until he hits Peterborough at which point he heads back home for 175 miles.
Day 350 / 131: Kurt has a 'recovery' day around Flatwood Park, mostly riding solo. His 209 mile day puts him approximately 1000 miles above Godwin's average pace. Steve, still not quite well, rides back from Cirencester through MK continuing NE until he hits Peterborough at which point he heads back home for 175 miles.
From Jo from the other place.. The OYTT Website HERE
Day 351 / 132: Kurt leaves Flatwood for a day riding to the east coast at St Augustine. Rain at the end of the day cuts his ride a little short at 203 miles. Steve takes time to recover from recent tummy trouble so on doctor's orders keeps to a shorter local ride including laps of the Milton Keynes Bowl for a 100 mile total.
Day 351 / 132: Kurt leaves Flatwood for a day riding to the east coast at St Augustine. Rain at the end of the day cuts his ride a little short at 203 miles. Steve takes time to recover from recent tummy trouble so on doctor's orders keeps to a shorter local ride including laps of the Milton Keynes Bowl for a 100 mile total.
From Jo from theother place.. The OYTT Website HERE
Day 352 / 133: Kurt sticks to the Florida east coast, riding south from St Augustine to Vero Beach. Rain and highway detritus add interest to his 209 mile ride. Steve continue to suffer digestive health issues combined with the need to rest so has another short day mostly riding loops of the MK Bowl for a total of 107 miles.
Day 352 / 133: Kurt sticks to the Florida east coast, riding south from St Augustine to Vero Beach. Rain and highway detritus add interest to his 209 mile ride. Steve continue to suffer digestive health issues combined with the need to rest so has another short day mostly riding loops of the MK Bowl for a total of 107 miles.
Pale Rider
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From Jo from theother place.. The OYTT Website HERE
Day 352 / 133: Kurt sticks to the Florida east coast, riding south from St Augustine to Vero Beach. Rain and highway detritus add interest to his 209 mile ride. Steve continue to suffer digestive health issues combined with the need to rest so has another short day mostly riding loops of the MK Bowl for a total of 107 miles.
Oh dear, another 100 miles to make up later.
Some suggestions in the other place about Steve going for 100,000km this year then stopping, having a big reassessment of strategy, and having another go at HAMR from January 1, 2017.
I hope he thinks about that.
Yes I've been following the conversations over there. It's not looking good unfortunately. Far too much ground lost.
