Bitten off a little more than I can currently chew

[fossyant]

Well done indeed.

 

[Cathryn]

Big Ben, Big Pog and Big soigneur, all in one photo!

(Yes, I know it is the Elizabeth Tower and you can't actually see Big Ben in the photo, but please humour me)

WE could see Big Ben!

 

[FishFright]

Hahah! No, he’s 6’4. We look ridiculous together!

My sister is your height and her husband is 6' 7" so you look fine in comparison .

 

[Alex321]

Well done Cathryn (and son!).

Hopefully, I might manage an imperial century sometime this year (optimist hat on!). This sort of thing helps to inspire me towards that.

 

[Gwylan]

Well done, both of you

Looks good on a "personal statement" for achievement, resolution, resilience and all that.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Brilliant stuff. Cycling really does expand your world. Having these long rides in your experience bank really does help when have a tough day touring…

 

[fossyant]

I did 205km (130) miles a month ago, but with 11,000 ft of climbing and a 'time limit'. Not doing that again ! Total punishment - I'd prefer something a little less stupidly hilly and with a goal - like arriving somewhere, like you've done. Chucking in 25% climbs at 40 and 80 miles was just evil.

 

[Cathryn]

One final post..our swannie forgot the bike rack so here are three bikes nestled in a qashqai!

 

[Alex321]

One final post..our swannie forgot the bike rack so here are three bikes nestled in a qashqai!

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Was tere room for any people then? Or were you clinging on to the roof

 

[Cathryn]

Was tere room for any people then? Or were you clinging on to the roof

Husband driving. Giant child in the front seat. Me in the back with wheels above my head. I have enough space though!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Chucking in 25% climbs at 40 and 80 miles was just evil.

Some audaxers ride those on fixed around a 70” gear.

 

[fossyant]

Some audaxers ride those on fixed around a 70” gear.

Insane !

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Insane !

It’s artistry to watch them tack uphill.

 

[matticus]

We made it! It took forever for various reasons but we made it! And actually both of us felt really good throughout, no aches or pains! I still feel quite sprightly although glad to be done!!

Off to get dinner so I’ll post more tomorrow. Thank you all again for being so incredibly lovely and supportive! I really appreciate you all!

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Huzzah!

Left home just outside Marlborough at 7am as planned

If you can get a teenager up and out at that time, you can do anything!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

We made it! It took forever for various reasons but we made it! And actually both of us felt really good throughout, no aches or pains! I still feel quite sprightly although glad to be done!!

Off to get dinner so I’ll post more tomorrow. Thank you all again for being so incredibly lovely and supportive! I really appreciate you all!

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Well done