I just did 40 miles

[Jane Smart]

depends on your height of course too Arch

I am five foot eight, so eleven stone is kind of ok.

Got a lovely compliment this evening, just been out for a meal to the chinese, the owner tells me not to get any slimmer I have lost enough, I was delighted

 

[Garz]

Well done Jane, dont blow away!

 

[Jane Smart]

I am still sitting here on such a high never knew I had it in me

Thank you all for your encouraging words, one of my main thoughts today was, wait till I tell all my pals on CC I did 40

 

[Davidc]

How long did you take?

 

[Jane Smart]

I knew I would be asked that, but completely forgot to look at my watch. I think though, three and a half hours, giving the weather ( it was tipping down ) and the headwind going back think that was maybe ok?

 

[Davidc]

I think that's quite good. It takes me longer than that to do the longest of my usual loops which is only 32 miles.

Horribly long compared to what I could do when younger, but can't do anything about that.

 

[Jane Smart]

I am horrible to myself and do push as hard as I can, I am a bit mad

 

[Garz]

*guffaws* sorry Jane I couldnt help it

 

[Jane Smart]

*guffaws* sorry Jane I couldnt help it

I laughed it is ok

 

[Muddyfox]

Fantastic achievement Jane ... Well Done

I have'nt done 40 in a single ride (yet)

Now all you need to do is switch to SPD's and your 40 will very quickly become 50

Simon

 

[fossyant]

Well done chic.............

40 to 50 nah it's licked...... you will do it........

 

[Jane Smart]

Simon thanks for that

Er what is SPD?

I should probably know by now reading most posts on here

 

[Jane Smart]

Oh I am on hyper drive this evening

Wow do I love cycling or what

 

[Jane Smart]

Well done

none of it on the pavement I hope?

8 miles of it

 

[Davidc]

Simon thanks for that

Er what is SPD?

I should probably know by now reading most posts on here

The Shimano version of lipless pedals. That means toe clip less. They have clips for cleats which are fixed to special shoes.

Your Ridgeback has pedals with open toe clips on them