205 miles in a day (Tommy Godwin Challenge) - the Progress thread
- Thread starter Dave Davenport
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summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
Drink alcohol
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
Kurt was self-funded and has mentioned money a few times, so I expect getting a few dollars coming in will be one of his priorities.
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
It seems one of the things Kurt may be doing is supporting Alicia in her attempt to get the women's record.
I didn't see that coming, but I'm not surprised there is interest in the record from other women.
It won't be easy, but it's a softer target than the men's.
There are lots of very strong lady riders who I reckon could give it a good go.
https://www.facebook.com/tarzanrides/?fref=ts
I didn't see that coming, but I'm not surprised there is interest in the record from other women.
It won't be easy, but it's a softer target than the men's.
There are lots of very strong lady riders who I reckon could give it a good go.
https://www.facebook.com/tarzanrides/?fref=ts
velovoice
Veteran
- Location
- Between the City and the Sea
Another not quite concurrent UK vs US "battle", then?
http://www.ayearinthesaddle.com in case you missed it upthread.
Daily ride reports and videos at
https://m.facebook.com/ayearinthesaddle/
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
I have been keeping an eye on Kasja, not least because I fancy doing part of one of her Sunday group rides.
I should have a fighting chance of keeping the pace for at least a few miles, although one of the audaxers in the other place rode with her this morning and got dropped.
Seems Kasja may be a stronger cyclist than suggested by her self-description on the website.
From Jo from the other place.. The OYTT Website HERE
Day 365 / 155 / 9: After 365 days of riding without fail, including when barely able to stand with food poisoning, when having emergency heart monitoring, being knocked of his bike, numerous punctures,long dark nights of the soul and getting married, Kurt Searvogel clocks up a new world record of 76,076 miles.
Day 365 / 155 / 9: After 365 days of riding without fail, including when barely able to stand with food poisoning, when having emergency heart monitoring, being knocked of his bike, numerous punctures,long dark nights of the soul and getting married, Kurt Searvogel clocks up a new world record of 76,076 miles.
Mugshot
Cracking a solo.
Steve Abraham
3 hrs ·
Steve's fighting back from the setback last night and hoping to even his average mileage out (for yesterday and today) at about 200 miles per day - despite losing over 60 miles against schedule.
He says: "After 2 steaks for breakfast (in Stowmarket) and a 10 minute nap, I am ready to have a crack at another 155 miles (before I plan to be in bed at around midnight )."
GO for it Steven - but stay safe!
3 hrs ·
Steve's fighting back from the setback last night and hoping to even his average mileage out (for yesterday and today) at about 200 miles per day - despite losing over 60 miles against schedule.
He says: "After 2 steaks for breakfast (in Stowmarket) and a 10 minute nap, I am ready to have a crack at another 155 miles (before I plan to be in bed at around midnight )."
GO for it Steven - but stay safe!
Legs
usually riding on Zwift...
- Location
- Staffordshire
That doesn't seem likely, @tallliman - those 225 miles were clocked up in the course of 24 hours in 18 hours' riding. He'd actually clocked up another 10 miles just before midnight on Monday night. You've got to admire his determination, but this attempt is nothing but a fool's errand now.
Legs
usually riding on Zwift...
- Location
- Staffordshire
There's a new schedule which has cut off a lot of the margin, but which accounts for many (though not all) of the losses of the last week. http://oneyeartimetrial.org.uk/the-preparation
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Cracking a solo.
Tarzan Rides the HAM'R Kurt Searvogel
2 hrs ·
It wasn't the homecoming that we would have ever wanted. We arrived in Little Rock late Wednesday afternoon and went right to the river bike trail to do a lap before going home and unloading a years worth of camping. When we left, everything was still green and plush. Now, you can see through the trees and the drab brown of winter is here. Terry greeted us and we saw just a few riders out. It was a short, cold and sunny ride. It felt strange to be back.
We split the chores, Kurt unloaded the van while I went to the grocery store. Sorting and putting things away will have to wait until tomorrow. We were beat. Ah, we could sleep in (although, we really haven't yet).
The phone woke us up early. I could hear Kurt downstairs. "What? Jim died last night?" Kurt came back upstairs. "My dad died." My heart dropped.
He didn't get a chance to see him. In fact, he hasn't seen him all year.
Thank you for all your thoughts, comments and prayers. The victory celebration for Saturday has been postponed.
As many have said, "I'm sure your dad was so proud of you." ~ Alicia
2 hrs ·
It wasn't the homecoming that we would have ever wanted. We arrived in Little Rock late Wednesday afternoon and went right to the river bike trail to do a lap before going home and unloading a years worth of camping. When we left, everything was still green and plush. Now, you can see through the trees and the drab brown of winter is here. Terry greeted us and we saw just a few riders out. It was a short, cold and sunny ride. It felt strange to be back.
We split the chores, Kurt unloaded the van while I went to the grocery store. Sorting and putting things away will have to wait until tomorrow. We were beat. Ah, we could sleep in (although, we really haven't yet).
The phone woke us up early. I could hear Kurt downstairs. "What? Jim died last night?" Kurt came back upstairs. "My dad died." My heart dropped.
He didn't get a chance to see him. In fact, he hasn't seen him all year.
Thank you for all your thoughts, comments and prayers. The victory celebration for Saturday has been postponed.
As many have said, "I'm sure your dad was so proud of you." ~ Alicia
