Minor sense of achievement and time for reflection

[Steppylud]

Two years ago I started cycling. I struggled hard and managed to complete a 26 mile charity ride. Today I did 50 miles, my longest since August last year and it included Newlands corner and Box hill in Surrey. I'm feeling slightly chuffed. I might be slow. But it's faster than sitting on the sofa.

 

[ianrauk]

Well done

 

[aberal]

Good one mate. Don't worry about speed and all that tosh. Getting out and doing it is what counts. I started with a 3 mile ride nearly 30 years ago and last year finished my first ever 100 mile. So, 100 miles next...?

 

[HertzvanRental]

Good one mate. Don't worry about speed and all that tosh. Getting out and doing it is what counts. I started with a 3 mile ride nearly 30 years ago and last year finished my first ever 100 mile. So, 100 miles next...?

It took you 30 years to do 100 miles?

 

[screenman]

Climbs I remember well from my youth, you would find me on them most weekends when I was 14 or 15. I lived in Hanworth and they made a good circuit.

Thanks for bringing back fond memories of 45 years ago.

 

[Steppylud]

Good one mate. Don't worry about speed and all that tosh. Getting out and doing it is what counts. I started with a 3 mile ride nearly 30 years ago and last year finished my first ever 100 mile. So, 100 miles next...?

100 miles is august 2nd

 

[aberal]

It took you 30 years to do 100 miles?

Yes. Do you not understand typing?

But seeing as you've asked, I spent years as a mountain biker, years when I didn't cycle and years when I was content to do 25 or 30 mile rides, 6 months when I cycled 4000 miles across Australia and as it happens, the last couple of years deciding to bump my mileage up to try the ton. This year I thought I'd try 200k. Have you a problem with any of this?

 

[HertzvanRental]

Yes. Do you not understand typing?

But seeing as you've asked, I spent years as a mountain biker, years when I didn't cycle and years when I was content to do 25 or 30 mile rides, 6 months when I cycled 4000 miles across Australia and as it happens, the last couple of years deciding to bump my mileage up to try the ton. This year I thought I'd try 200k. Have you a problem with any of this?

Sorry, I was just trying to be flippant. It won't happen again!!

 

[aberal]

100 miles is august 2nd

It may be easier than you think. As long as you have a flattish route and crank the miles up to around 80-90 the week before. I loved my first ton. But at the risk of stating the obvious, you need to prepare. Good luck - enjoy!

 

[welsh dragon]

Two years ago I started cycling. I struggled hard and managed to complete a 26 mile charity ride. Today I did 50 miles, my longest since August last year and it included Newlands corner and Box hill in Surrey. I'm feeling slightly chuffed. I might be slow. But it's faster than sitting on the sofa.

Well done. The speed doesn't matter. Hope you enjoyed the ride.

 

[sevenfourate]

Too many talk about it - your doing it !

Nuff said.

MANY CONGRATS !

 

[Ern1e]

Well done and has stated before what's speed got to do with it ! Being out on the bike and taking part is the main thing.

 

[vickster]

Good stuff

My cycling buddy did 50 today too. We are also doing the London Surrey 100 on the 2nd August

We were going to finally tackle Leith Hill but I got ridiculously cold, so we came back via Box hill instead (having come down it earlier)!

 

[the_craig]

Good on you!

The only thing you need to beat is the road.

 

[Pikey]

Two years ago I started cycling. I struggled hard and managed to complete a 26 mile charity ride. Today I did 50 miles, my longest since August last year and it included Newlands corner and Box hill in Surrey. I'm feeling slightly chuffed. I might be slow. But it's faster than sitting on the sofa.

Don't worry about being slow, I can guarantee you, you were at least 20x faster than the fat bustards sat on the sofa smoking and eating wotsits and I always think to myself, that is what matters really.

If you have done a fifty, it shouldn't be too big a jump for you to do a 100 at all. Just remember to stuff your face regularly on the ride