Am I getting a bit ahead of myself

[Firestorm]

I can only get out on the bike on a Sunday morning, and the last few rides have been building up , the last one was 46 miles in 3.06

Well Mrs FS has announced she is away early next month, so I have a whole weekend on my own.
Saturdays sorted, but I fancy a bit of a trip on Sunday. Now I don't know whether I am up to it, but I quite like the idea of a bimble up to Maldon (I am in Southend) A coffee stop and a cake then home. Reckon its going to be 35 each way, keeping off the main roads.
Is this feasible (with sufficient fluid, fuel and bum cream)
The problem is there are no bale out options on the route and the "come and get me dear" option isn't available either.
Mind you it will probably rain anyway....

 

[vickster]

If you've got all day just take it slowly. Why wouldn't it be feasible? Ride at 12mph rather than 15.

 

[NorthernDave]

Go for it, you'll be fine - just don't go mad at the start. Pace yourself properly and 70ish miles should be fine if you're already doing nearly 50.

Just make sure that you've got some emergency Haribo (I find Tangfastic best for a quick boost)

 

[vickster]

Haribo jelly babies ftw. Much nicer than Bassetts

 

[Fubar]

I can only get out on the bike on a Sunday morning, and the last few rides have been building up , the last one was 46 miles in 3.06

Well Mrs FS has announced she is away early next month, so I have a whole weekend on my own.
Saturdays sorted, but I fancy a bit of a trip on Sunday. Now I don't know whether I am up to it, but I quite like the idea of a bimble up to Maldon (I am in Southend) A coffee stop and a cake then home. Reckon its going to be 35 each way, keeping off the main roads.
Is this feasible (with sufficient fluid, fuel and bum cream)
The problem is there are no bale out options on the route and the "come and get me dear" option isn't available either.
Mind you it will probably rain anyway....

Absolutely go for it, it's not a 70 mile ride it's 35 miles and you can do that. Twice.

 

[ianrauk]

Just get on your bike and ride. Head for the Tiptree Jam Factory Tea Rooms in Maldon and stuff yourself full of English Brekkie.

 

[Hill Wimp]

Go for it, you have all day. Smell the roses and have a well earnt and relaxing breakfast half way.

 

[doog]

So your'e up to 46 and you want to do 70 ?

You'll do it no problemo but will have a bit of a sore arse on the latter stages no matter what you apply....but it will be great fun (not the arse bit). We all need need to push ourselves every now and then and this sounds like the perfect opportunity.

 

[Garry A]

Just remember some spare tubes etc

 

[Firestorm]

Thanks everyone.
bet it buckets down now !

 

[Truth]

Let us know how it goes.... enjoy

 

[vickster]

Thanks everyone.
bet it buckets down now !

Take an umbrella

 

[User33236]

I did RideLondon 86 in 2014. Whats a bit or rain? Lol

 

[NorthernDave]

Thanks everyone.
bet it buckets down now !

Rain will stop you overheating...

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Just make sure that you've got some emergency Haribo (I find Tangfastic best for a quick boost)

Haribo jelly babies ftw. Much nicer than Bassetts

Not too shabby suggestions, however the following one is just plain stupid as they are bound to melt in your pocket and your supposed to eat them not smell them

Smell the roses