Longest ride so far.

[Angelfishsolo]

Well I managed to complete my longest ride so far.

A 75 miler taking in some 'very interesting' hills including Maes-y-coed. Cycled from Cwmbach to Pontypridd where I met my mate. Using NCN Route 4 we travelled into Tonyrefail and headed for Porthcawl. We only had to use busy roads for a few miles. After a pleasant couple of hours at the caravan site we departed and retraced our footsteps with only a few minor chances. Considering we were both on MTB's I am very pleased with the distance.

 

[marinyork]

Yes, a hilly 75 miler on a heavy bike is a really big ask. It's quite fun the sort of places you can go in one go with that sort of distance though. A big well done.

 

[Sittingduck]

Well done AFS
I have my first potential 100 miler coming up next weekend... must be this change in weather, tempting us all to break records!

Regards,
SD

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Cheers for that

Yes, a hilly 75 miler on a heavy bike is a really big ask. It's quite fun the sort of places you can go in one go with that sort of distance though. A big well done.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Cheres .

I wish you all the best on your first Century as well

Oh and use sunscreen, I am paying the price for not today!!

Well done AFS
I have my first potential 100 miler coming up next weekend... must be this change in weather, tempting us all to break records!

Regards,
SD

 

[arallsopp]

Good work. With that kind of distance under your belt, almost anywhere is suddenly in range.
Especially if you consider drive/train/bike to/from start/end.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

This is very true. Soon I hope to get the magic 100M under my belt. I might then consider buying a tourer to complement my MTB.

Good work. With that kind of distance under your belt, almost anywhere is suddenly in range.
Especially if you consider drive/train/bike to/from start/end.

 

[marinyork]

I'd get a tourer sooner rather than later. If you're pondering whether you deserve it before you've done 100 miles, you do . All the tips I got told by other people here and elsewhere are pretty much right. The bike makes a big difference over distances of about 30 miles, so much so you start thinking hmmm, after having done 100 miles on the slow bike what could I do on the fast one, 120, 150, 180 miles ? Or you go out for a 60 mile ride and then think it's a shame rain is forecast for later, I could have sneaked in another century.

 

[Sittingduck]

N=N+1 remember

 

[marinyork]

Yes, well rather like Magnatom I've started pondering along getting a 3rd bike already.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Well I may well be in a position to pick up a new MTB and Tourer as well. As I do a far bit of off road work the MTB will be the mre expensive one but I have been looking at the Revolution Country Explorer '09 as a tourer.

I'd get a tourer sooner rather than later. If you're pondering whether you deserve it before you've done 100 miles, you do . All the tips I got told by other people here and elsewhere are pretty much right. The bike makes a big difference over distances of about 30 miles, so much so you start thinking hmmm, after having done 100 miles on the slow bike what could I do on the fast one, 120, 150, 180 miles ? Or you go out for a 60 mile ride and then think it's a shame rain is forecast for later, I could have sneaked in another century.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

If only my bank balance agreed

N=N+1 remember

 

[arallsopp]

If its possible, the trick to affordability is through substitution.
As I saw it, commuting by train would cost me £40 a week. After 50 weeks I could pay off almost £2k of bike.

It also helps that I ride once a week socially with mates. Every night we're not in the pub is +£20 in the bike fund.
I've never needed to save for a bike. Just divert spending that I was already doing.

...Talking of which, I got a whole days entertainment last Saturday for the cost of a few brunch bars.
And saved about £40 of petrol!

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Well my bike is the only transport I use. I do not drink, smoke or gamble. I am however on state benefits so a take out pizza is a treat I know what you mean about a whole dasy entertainment on the cheep though. I did teh ride on bananas and water (plus a bad of chips and a cup of tea at the halfway point)

If its possible, the trick to affordability is through substitution.
As I saw it, commuting by train would cost me £40 a week. After 50 weeks I could pay off almost £2k of bike.

It also helps that I ride once a week socially with mates. Every night we're not in the pub is +£20 in the bike fund.
I've never needed to save for a bike. Just divert spending that I was already doing.

...Talking of which, I got a whole days entertainment last Saturday for the cost of a few brunch bars.
And saved about £40 of petrol!

 

[Crackle]

75 miles on a mtn bike, I take my hat off. I think the furthest I've done on a mtn is around 35/40 and the furthest with mtn bike tyres on was 25ish. With a roadbike you'll easily extend that distance with less effort.

My bikes are sadly neglected at the moment, apart from the mtn which me and the dog use but I am very good at house renovation just now. I'll probably have finished just in time for Autumn.