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

[jo from the other place]

Not sure if anyone's still interested in following Bruce's progress given all the shenanigans with his Guinness claims. But just in case...

Bruce has had a particularly difficult week, dealing with knee problems, a day without riding and a slow recovery while doubts remain about the official status of his record challenge. A few days of low mileage leaves him over 700 miles behind Kurt's record pace. The record distance is still recoverable at this stage but the reality is that his task is now 700 miles more difficult than it was a month ago.

 

[rowdin]

I can't see him getting past his knee trouble with 11 months still to go. Hasn't he had trouble with his knees before?

 

[Ian H]

Today at the London Bike Show, the Velominati man asked Steve to sign his book.

 

[Mugshot]

Just in case you were wondering or in any way interested, I wasn't to be honest but I saw it so thought I'd post it.

 

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[Scoosh]

 

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Steve Abraham
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Steve's One Year time Trial bike has been on display at Berlin Bike Week...

 

[Dogtrousers]

I notice Steve is still doing bonkers things. This week he's put in some big distances on an Elliptigo

Wednesday: 216 km De feet hurt but I refuse to be defeated (or even de-feeted) Sunburnt, so ended the day with a monkey bath.

Tuesday: 168 km I went for a century and rode a century. In spite of a meeting and other appointment. Getting some elliptigo mojo. And a blister.

In case you're wondering what a "monkey bath" is:

Steven Abraham If you ever get sunburnt, try having a hot bath. You'll probably make a noise like a monkey. Oooo ahh ahh ahh!​

 

[velovoice]

I notice Steve is still doing bonkers things. This week he's put in some big distances on an Elliptigo

Wednesday: 216 km De feet hurt but I refuse to be defeated (or even de-feeted) Sunburnt, so ended the day with a monkey bath.

Tuesday: 168 km I went for a century and rode a century. In spite of a meeting and other appointment. Getting some elliptigo mojo. And a blister.

In case you're wondering what a "monkey bath" is:

Steven Abraham If you ever get sunburnt, try having a hot bath. You'll probably make a noise like a monkey. Oooo ahh ahh ahh!​

Yes, he posted that his "Sweat Pledge" for Kajsa's challenge is to equal her distance each day for one week, but on an EliptoGo. He says he is hoping this machine will work different muscles and rebuild some of the strength he lost in some areas during his HAM'R attempt.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I don't know if this has been reported elsewhere, but it seems that Steve is going for the Month record. I saw this exchange on Strava here

https://www.strava.com/activities/678027867

• Chris Riley what kind of mileage will you be looking at daily for your September effort Steve?
• Steven Abraham The current record is 6680 miles (222 a day) but I'll be trying for 7000, which is 233.34 a day.
  

 

[ianrauk]

I don't know if this has been reported elsewhere, but it seems that Steve is going for the Month record. I saw this exchange on Strava here

https://www.strava.com/activities/678027867

• Chris Riley what kind of mileage will you be looking at daily for your September effort Steve?
• Steven Abraham The current record is 6680 miles (222 a day) but I'll be trying for 7000, which is 233.34 a day.

That total amount must be close to that lady machine* doing circles in the US efforts so far.

*soz, cant remember her name. Amanda is ir?

 

[rowdin]

looking at her strava total for july she did 7000+ miles

 

[tallliman]

I've noticed Steve's last few long rides have been at 18mph which must help him a fair bit.

 

[Aravis]

As I understand it, anyone embarked on a year attempt is entitled to three goes at the monthly record for no additional fee, a month being defined as any period of 30 consecutive days. However, the start of the attempt must be nominated at least 21 days in advance.

Amanda's best so far during her "year in the treadmill" is 6955.7 miles in the 30 days ending on August 7th. My guess is that the best time to go for the record officially will be in the spring when the end is in sight. As long as there aren't any serious storms, a couple more turns of the wheel each day should see her approaching 7500 miles.

 

[Pale Rider]

I've noticed Steve's last few long rides have been at 18mph which must help him a fair bit.

Steve has mentioned in the other place he is in training, I get the impression with people who know what they are doing to increase his speed.

Put simply, lack of speed was his problem, there's not enough hours in the day to do the miles at his previous average of under 15mph.

He's still keeping his powder dry about actually starting another attempt, but it looks likely to me he will have another go.

I believe he favours Jan-Dec, so next January might work following another four months of training.