My first long'ish ride - what fun!

[eml1909]

So I decided to take my Condor (Gran Fondo) out for a proper "run" in the countryside this morning as I felt that the daily commute (9 miles each way) doesn't really do it justice.

I took her out into the Hertfordhsire countryside and cycled 35 miles at an average of 15.5 mph (so plenty of room for improvement).

I must say, it was the most fun I have had (legally) for as long as I can remember! I can't wait to go out again next Sunday (although I'll probably try to drink less alcohol next Saturday night)!

 

[HLaB]

Nice one

 

[coffeejo]

Well done

And it was a beautiful day for it as well

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Yay! Good work!

 

[eml1909]

Yup - the weather was fab (although my feet were a bit cold by the end of the ride).

I'm hoping to go a bit further next week (if my wife lets me out for that long ... I was gone for quite some time this morning!).

Think I will ache in the morning, but it was worth it. And hopefully I will have burnt a few calories whilst I was at it (I'm desperately trying to lose weight!)

 

[funnymummy]

WTG eml ... You'r next ride won't take so long, then one after that will be even quicker before ya know it you'll be doing double the distance

 

[MattHB]

wow well done Im going to try a significantly longer run on sunday to see just what im capable of. I feel like I can do so much more than im doing.

 

[freecyclist]

Who nice bike - deserves to be used.

 

[Col5632]

Well done, its a great feeling to finish a long ride

 

[eml1909]

Well done, its a great feeling to finish a long ride

I couldn't agree more ...!

I'm already excited about my ride this Sunday (weather-/wife-/kids-permitting). Hoping to do 50 miles (provided that my bum doesn't get too numb!)

 

[Col5632]

I couldn't agree more ...!

I'm already excited about my ride this Sunday (weather-/wife-/kids-permitting). Hoping to do 50 miles (provided that my bum doesn't get too numb!)

I say go for it Hoping to get out this weekend even if its just for 20 miles or so