I cycled the furthest I've ever cycled today!

[yenrod]

102 miles (on my own), I'm pretty chuffed

I did a 34ish mile loop out from my house three times, stopping there to refill bottles and grab a snack each time I passed.
I must say it was the most I've ever suffered on my bike
I was fine and really enjoying it up until about the 80 mile mark when my legs started to ache and the wind picked up slightly. Up Ditchling Beacon (the best climb I know of around here) for the third time was painful, and from there down into Brighton and home I was absolutely freezing (shivering like mad!) as I only had a short sleeve jersey on At about 4 miles out I suddenly felt completely drained and couldn't get above about 12mph...that was the hardest bit. I was almost too weak to turn the key in the front door
After some food and a shower I feel fine again and quite proud of myself
Next time I will try to eat a bit better/more as I'm sure that contributed to my poor last few miles. And I definitely need to invest in a decent windproof that will fit in my jersey pocket!

I was almost too weak to turn the key in the front door

 

[postman]

Iwas not going to have a whisky to night.But after reading that i am. To toast you.A BIG WELL DONE.

 

[Joe]

Iwas not going to have a whisky to night.But after reading that i am. To toast you.A BIG WELL DONE.

Any excuse eh?

 

[postman]

Thanks Joe might have another just to celebrate i dont live in Withernsea.Went for a ride yesterday Humber Bridge then on to Spurn Point and took in Withernsea.It is a resort a last resort.

 

[Shaun]

Nice one Joe

 

[Keith Oates]

Good going Joe, it will be one ride that will stay in your mind for a long time. The next time you do a 'ton' will be easier for sure......................well at least I hope it will!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dayvo]

Well done, Joe! That was a bloody great effort.
They become addictive, so get your map out and plan away.
And stock up on the correct food supplies to avoid 'bonking'.

 

[Cycling Naturalist]

Well done, I only managed my first 100 miler by cycling 50 miles out, so I had to do the 100 to get home. On a loop, I think I'd never have managed it.

 

[Tim Bennet.]

Ummm...Arch said you didn't have any staying power.

 

[Pete]

Haha, thanks
I live down in the Portslade end of Hove. My route was very similar to this:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/leisure-training-ride-around-vicinity-of-Brighton-Hove

Well, you have been busy ... Clappers Lane too, on top of it all. I think I have done 'ton's in my youth, when there were no computers, I had to guesstimate...but all that's behind me now . BTW I used to work in Portslade, in Franklin Road. Small world...

 

[starseven]

Congrats Joe

I'm inspired, this could be a good weekend for a 100 miler!!

 

[col]

Congrats Joe

I'm inspired, this could be a good weekend for a 100 miler!!

Whats that indian saying? "Its a good day to die"well,in my case anyway

 

[Cycling Naturalist]

Ummm...Arch said you didn't have any staying power.

?????? I kept at it steadily for over six hours.

 

[Smokin Joe]

?????? I kept at it steadily for over six hours.

I bet your wrist ached for a while.

 

[Joe]

Well, you have been busy ... Clappers Lane too, on top of it all. I think I have done 'ton's in my youth, when there were no computers, I had to guesstimate...but all that's behind me now . BTW I used to work in Portslade, in Franklin Road. Small world...

Indeed
Do you know of any other climbs around these parts by the way?