Achievable time?

[Angelfishsolo]

I am doing a 100km charity ride. The distance is no issue so I want to set myself a time challenge. I can do 50miles in 3hours 10mins in good weather so is 4h 30m a respectable expectation? The route is the Builth Wells to Caerphilly Castle section of the Tour of Britain btw

 

[the_mikey]

I'd say 4h30 is plenty, if you can do 50 in 3h10, then 4h30 should be enough for the 100km. The last 100km ride I did took me 4h38 but it was very very wet and miserable.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I'd say 4h30 is plenty, if you can do 50 in 3h10, then 4h30 should be enough for the 100km. The last 100km ride I did took me 4h38 but it was very very wet and miserable.

Nice one. Thank you

 

[HLaB]

Given you can achieve a 50 in 3 hour 10, 4 & 1/2 hours is more than ample; your averaging 15.8mph going by that another 12 miles will only take you just over 45mins; if you've got some stops (refreshment, nature, mechanical ) or the weather aint great, 4 & 1/2 hours is sensible but expect to do it faster

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Given you can achieve a 50 in 3 hour 10, 4 & 1/2 hours is more than ample; your averaging 15.8mph going by that another 12 miles will only take you just over 45mins; if you've got some stops (refreshment, nature, mechanical ) or the weather aint great, 4 & 1/2 hours is sensible but expect to do it faster

I was factoring in the stops you mention. Glad you think it is doable. I'm guessing that time would put me at the back of the pack?

 

[gb155]

Nice one. Thank you

You will walk it in that time dude

 

[Angelfishsolo]

You will walk it in that time dude

I'll be happy if I can ride it in that time

 

[gb155]

I'll be happy if I can ride it in that time

 

[HLaB]

I was factoring in the stops you mention. Glad you think it is doable. I'm guessing that time would put me at the back of the pack?

Depends who the pack is, it'll put you behind fast club riders (and they'd be far behind pros) but it'll put you far ahead of the average charity rider. You may also benefit from riding in a pack and go even faster

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Depends who the pack is, it'll put you behind fast club riders (and they'd be far behind pros) but it'll put you far ahead of the average charity rider. You may also benefit from riding in a pack and go even faster

Thank you for that. I am looking forward to riding in a group I must say

 

[gb155]

Thank you for that. I am looking forward to riding in a group I must say

Riding in a group is great

Shame on the way to Blackpool there was a group at the same speed

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Riding in a group is great

Shame on the way to Blackpool there was a group at the same speed

I have to say I am really looking forward to it. Did my first 20mph tight bend yesterday. Was proud of myself even though I did touch the breaks a little

 

[gb155]

I have to say I am really looking forward to it. Did my first 20mph tight bend yesterday. Was proud of myself even though I did touch the breaks a little

Pussy :-)

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Pussy :-)

I freely admit it. I have only done 250 miles on the road bike thus far.

 

[chillyuk]

I have to say I am really looking forward to it. Did my first 20mph tight bend yesterday. Was proud of myself even though I did touch the breaks a little

Risky. Hurts if you trap your finger between the block and the rim.