Going for 1st 50 Miler

[Angelfishsolo]

OK guys keep me in your thoughts today . I am going for my 1st 50 miler . I have my route planned and all being well my halfway point will be the bridge across the Usk in Brecon. I am setting myself no time or number of breaks but have a good feeling about today. Will report back at some point in the future (hopefully today with a sit rep :-)

 

[zaid]

Good luck and enjoy the ride. I did did my first 50 miler a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Been doing a regular 50plus miler every Sunday morning since and it gets easier every time.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Well I made it. :-) The first 25 miles were very easy (a sure sign of danger ahead I have now decided) and I stopped at a delightful Bistro called the "Bridge Cafe" http://www.bridgecafe.co.uk/ to indulge in high octane coffee and a muesli and coconut flapjack both of which were delightful I must add.

Fully sated I started the ride back. Within 10 minutes I thought I had a flat or there was something seriously wrong with the bike. I felt like I was riding in mud. I had around 10 mile of this and was contemplating phoning for a pick up when I saw two "road cyclists" who had passed me earlier sitting in a layby. They commented on how hard the climb was and only then did I realise just how steep the road was. This made me feel a hell of a lot better and on I ploughed.

At around the 43 mile mark I felt a rush of exhilaration as I realised I was going to do it.

The only downer on the day was almost being run of the road by a speeding BMW whilst on a trail section of the ride within 2 miles of my home. I was so furious I called the police and was still on the phone to them when he passed me again. He was highly apologetic so I decided not to take the incident any further this time.

All in all the ride took around 4.5 hours so not bad for my 1st attempt I feel.

 

[fossyant]

Jolly good - it will get easier next time !

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I'm very to read that!!!! May well consider a set of risers though before my next ride as my arms are in quite a bit of pain at the mo.

Jolly good - it will get easier next time !