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

[nickyboy]

Interesting that his average heart rate according to Strava info was 124 ie. much higher than Kurt is doing and Steve was doing. I'm no expert but I would question whether this was a good strategy, given the other two protagonists are/were cycling at 85-90

 

[PMarkey]

It may not be strategy , he might just have a higher heart rate ? He rode the Geelong flyer 1000 km at the end of March so isn't riding into fitness or shouldn't be plus his daily commute was 160km a day by all accounts It will be interesting to see how he progress's as the year goes on as like Steve he is a randonneur and not an endurance racer like Kurt.

Paul

 

[Mugshot]

Average cadence 59, hardly surprising with that monster big ring he's got.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

New challenger up and running - Miles Smith
200km before breakfast, and then out for another loop!
https://www.strava.com/athletes/8529563
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Go-Miles/1603116773237821

I do find it amusing that the only rider working in kms is called 'Miles' though

No more rides posted for him yet on Strava?

 

[mcshroom]

Teething problems with the GPS as I understand it.

 

[ianrauk]

Looks like he's going to be a serious contender.

 

[Bazzer]

Extract from the facebook link
".......He needs to "press 23 buttons" on the range of gadgets he is carrying before he even sets off each day!!! #GoMiles #UCMA #HAMR"
What on earth has he he got on his bike?

 

[Dayvo]

Extract from the facebook link
".......He needs to "press 23 buttons" on the range of gadgets he is carrying before he even sets off each day!!! #GoMiles #UCMA #HAMR"
What on earth has he he got on his bike?

This, for his rocket boosters:

 

[ianrauk]

From Jo over at the other place

Day 102: Yet another solid 211 miles from Kurt around Little Rock, AR. After Miles' very impressive 274 mile debut, his second day is already looking familiar as he rides back and forth between Melbourne and Sorrento along the coastal road clocking up a further 203 miles. Steve is forced to wait for a few days more before his trike arrives.

 

[ianrauk]

From Jo at the other place

Day 103: Wet weather and an early crash cuts Kurt's ride a little shorter than usual at 144 miles. Miles continues his back and forth along the coast from Melbourne but so far has only posted his first 115 miles. Steve still stuck at home awaiting his trike delivery.

 

[mcshroom]

The road he's riding is a good surface, and home to some very large chain gangs apparently, so I would guess he'll spend a lot of time bouncing backwards and forwards along that route. He'll have to get bored of it eventually (you'd think)

 

[ianrauk]

From Jo over at the other place

Day 104: Kurt celebrates his 52nd birthday with some road rash from yesterday's spill on slippery roads and a slightly shorter day of 177 miles. Miles Smith continues his back and forth along the Victoria coast with 132 miles posted but more in the bag. More waiting for Steve.

 

[mcshroom]

The trike has landed

 

[summerdays]

Any information to go with the photo, though the photo is good!

 

[mcshroom]

Sorry. It's on Facebook but I've only got a 2G signal here so someone else will have to link to it.

The trike was delivered today and now needs reflectives adding then Steve will be ready to roll