Maiden 50 miler

[tyllwyd]

I'm pleased I completed my first 50 miler yesterday as the weather is awful today and for the rest of the week.

I cycled from Holy Island (Wales), across Anglesey and onto the mainland crossing the bridges across the Menai Straits and back. 50.79 miles

To be honest I should have put in some 40 mile runs first, the step from 30 miles to 50 miles showed at the 35 to 40 mile mark.

But I made it, the new Secteur performed brilliantly and there were just a few twinges felt in the knees this morning.

 

[rovers1875]

Congrats on your first 50, I know what you mean about the jump from 30 to 50 I did the same. But it's great to finish that first 50, what was you time by the way.

 

[tyllwyd]

Thank you - I ended up struggling home at 4hrs and 10 mins.

Congrats on your first 50, I know what you mean about the jump from 30 to 50 I did the same. But it's great to finish that first 50, what was you time by the way.

 

[Paulus]

A big well done. Part of the step up is remembering to eat and drink as you go. The calories need replacing.

 

[ianrauk]

congrats on your maiden 50, now it's time to start planning your maiden 100.

And congrats on the bike, I have the same bike as my commuter.

 

[Dewi]

Well done, I've just done my first 50 Sunday so I know what it's like, I ran out of steam at the end.

There's some very nice roads on the island which I am looking forward to trying as I start pushing further than 50 miles which would just about get me over the bridge and back from Colwyn Bay

 

[NormanD]

Well done   that's one hurdle over with, now onto the next one 

 

[Chrisc]

Nice one! First of many eh?

 

[tyllwyd]

Thanks for the supportive replies. I do think this is good advice "eat and drink as you go" Fluids were ok but didn't plan the eating bit very well.

Need a bigger bag on the bike to hold more food instead of just the one cafe stop to eat.

Many thanks

A big well done. Part of the step up is remembering to eat and drink as you go. The calories need replacing.

 

[fatboysoontobeslim]

well done fella i recently done from old colwyn to menai bridge and stooped in the exact same spot you did on the bridge, beautiful views and a nice cafe down the hill in menai for tea n a slice a toast, have it!!!! you will burn it off easily with plenty to spare!!!!