205 miles in a day (Tommy Godwin Challenge) - the Progress thread

[jefmcg]

One of his short days is a massively long day for the majority of us on here.

Yes indeed, a mere 243km - 150 miles.

I hope he's asleep now.

 

[ianrauk]

So a rest day today of 151 miles

 

[jefmcg]

is that a TMN to me?

 

[ianrauk]

is that a TMN to me?

No, you said 150 miles

 

[MartinQ]

.... and modern diet knowledge I'd be surprised if the old record isn't smashed

https://www.facebook.com/stevenabra....1421700134./1531584007090230/?type=1&theater

Not so sure about the diet

 

[Banjo]

https://www.facebook.com/stevenabra....1421700134./1531584007090230/?type=1&theater

Not so sure about the diet

His Raleigh Sojourn Isnt very much different to Tommys bikes either.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

https://www.facebook.com/stevenabra....1421700134./1531584007090230/?type=1&theater

Not so sure about the diet

The only time I eat KFC is the day after doing 100 miles. One zinger tower burger contains around 3000 calories!!!

 

[shadow master]

His Raleigh Sojourn Isnt very much different to Tommys bikes either.

Yeah Raleigh designs are from that era!

 

[ianrauk]

Yeah Raleigh designs are from that era!

Really?

 

[mcshroom]

The only time I eat KFC is the day after doing 100 miles. One zinger tower burger contains around 3000 calories!!!

Well around 5 do actually
http://www.kfc.co.uk/our-food/burgers-and-wraps/zinger-tower-burger

 

[jefmcg]

<off topic> KFC always makes me think of this "review" http://www.avclub.com/article/iav-clubi-taste-test-special-the-bowl-at-the-howli-2130 even though I don't think the bowl is available in the uk
</off topic>

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Well around 5 do actually
http://www.kfc.co.uk/our-food/burgers-and-wraps/zinger-tower-burger

Oo-er, no idea where I got my info from! How will I get my calorie binge now?

 

[Pale Rider]

Oo-er, no idea where I got my info from! How will I get my calorie binge now?

Obvious - eat five.

 

[MacB]

Can't deny its a big challenge...however with a modern bike,decent back up and modern diet knowledge I'd be surprised if the old record isn't smashed

Barring mechanical or physical incapacitation I think this record is really one of the mind - the subset of people with the fitness levels to attempt it must be tiny then the subset of those that could hold it together mentally....well it's wait and see

 

[ianrauk]

Looks like it's tough going today for Steve with the icy weather.
Latest tweet.

steve abraham @steve_abraham74
A41 obstructed by lots of cars and lanes are icy so turned tail for early feed #traffic

According to the tracker, he's 60 miles in so far today.

Continually riding long distances in this god damn awful weather really shows the fine mettle of the man.
If the other entrants are thinking that Steve will be doing less because of the weather, then they have a surprise waiting for them.