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

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Steve Abraham
6 mins ·
With great sadness, Steve Abraham has made the decision to end his second attempt on the Highest Annual Mileage World Record.

More details, including videos from Steve can be found at

http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/…

 

[Dave Davenport]

It's a real shame but after he was hit by the moped the record never looked likely.

 

[ianrauk]

A great shame
A great effort that us mere mortals can only wonder at
And a great guy.
A legend.

I have no doubt that Steve will do a reboot some time in the future.

 

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I remember reading a while ago that he was determined to get the record and that he was aware that people had put money on him getting the record and he didn't want to let them down. It was a monsoon here this morning, flooded roads and cycle paths which were just streams of running water and I thought about Steve riding until 3am maybe with the thought that he needed to do it for others and not just himself, it's very sad and a great shame for him but I'm glad he's stopped because he was going to hurt himself.

 

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Here's a direct link to the longer video, the shorter one is just the first few minutes of this one before the Q+A.

 

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A Year in the Saddle - Kajsa Tylen's 2016 Cycling WR Attempt
26 mins ·
Sorry to see that Steve Abraham has decided to pull out of his record attempt. Was hoping to bump into him at some point in the year (not literally of course, that would've been awkward). I wish him all the best for the future!

 

[totallyfixed]

They don't come any more modest than Steve, personally I think the hardest part for him now is getting over it mentally, feeling he has let everyone down. The one question that was missing from the interview with Steve was, if he attempted it again what would he and the team do differently, aside from relocating to another country. For me, I believe having a camper van in close proximity at all times is a must, both for recovery and utilising the wind. The other thing, slightly more intangible is luck. Tommy Godwin must have been an amazing individual.
All the best Steve if you are reading this, perhaps we will see you again in the 12 or 24hr later this year.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I'll still wear my OYTT jersey with pride, and I'd support any future attempt - or similar venture.

Well ... when the weather warms up a bit I'll wear it, and I may need to lose a bit of winter weight.

 

[Glow worm]

What an amazing bloke. I think he's probably made the correct decision in terms of his health and I'm pleased that in true Steve style he's made it on his own terms. I also hope there's lots of support now to help him get back into things now the attempt is over.
I still have no doubt he has the strength to crack this one day.

 

[Justinslow]

Fair play to Steve in all that he has achieved, outstanding.
Was only talking to some mates the other day about riding in howling wind and rain/sleet/snow at 0 degrees for up to 18 hours on top of all the riding he'd been doing, like he did the other day, just mind blowing.

 

[Ian H]

@Ian H I hope you don't mind me pinging you but Steves progress is a litle confusing (well it is for me anyway) at present, could you tell us how things are looking as far as the team is concerned please?

Apologies for the radio silence, but we had to take the time to see what Steve wanted to do and then release the news in a proper fashion. The support for Steve has been amazing (but nothing more than he deserves). All I can say for the future is that I haven't yet heard the fat lady sing.

 

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Apologies for the radio silence, but we had to take the time to see what Steve wanted to do and then release the news in a proper fashion. The support for Steve has been amazing (but nothing more than he deserves). All I can say for the future is that I haven't yet heard the fat lady sing.

Thank you @Ian H, to be honest I did wonder whether something big was happening when you hadn't replied (not that you are under any obligation to of course) It is fully understandable why you kept things under wraps until Steve and the team were ready to make the announcement. You have nothing to apologise for and it is my opinion that you and the rest of the team are to be congratulated for all the work you have done to get Steve as far as you have and for ending the attempt at the right time too.

 

[themosquitoking]

Good luck to Steve in a future attempt, hopefully a way can be found to find him favourable roads, weather and support for it. I have no doubt that given the same flat roads and favourable winds as can be found in florida he would smash this record.

 

[T4tomo]

Right decision from the team, but you have to really feel for Steve, you can tell he almost felt compelled to carry on so as not to let anyone down, but all the time caught in a conundrum of not getting enough rest to get fitter/faster and running out of hours to get the miles in.

Good luck to him if/ when he tries again and. Well done for what he has achieved, both in his own pursuit and inspiring others to take up the challenge.

 

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Tarzan Rides the HAM'R Kurt Searvogel
10 hrs ·
Kurt is in Guinness!
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/…/greatest-distance-cyc…