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[John Ponting]

Well done Arch. I haven't done an imperial 100 since I was about 17 ... in 1962 when I rode a reliability 100 in 8. It's been downhill ever since.

 

[punkypossum]

Nice one Arch! Did you do it on your own? Bet that makes it a lot harder! My first (and only) century was last September, I sort of feel that I need to do at least one each year now to prove I can still do it...

 

[rich p]

I sort of feel that I need to do at least one each year now to prove I can still do it...

I feel the same about sex

 

[peanut]

well done indeed Arch.
Its a major accomplishment and something you'll always have to look back on. None of the future tons will ever feel so special.
I remember my first and it was fantastic. I was lucky enough to share it with 5x other club riders and we had a fantastic day riding through all the Somerset villages. magic.

I think sharing the ride with others kept my mind off the agony and exhaustion as we were all in the same boat and helped each other along.
If you did that ride on your own that makes your ride pretty special I reckon.
Well done !

 

[ChrisKH]

Yes, agreed. We should send the Mouseketeers up to accompany you. They're always good for an additional 100km or so and laugh in the face of adversity when I would probably cry, or get very serious about things and start studying maps.

It would make an ideal weekend round trip for them.

 

[Arch]

Thank you everyone, I am quite proud of myself, and not nearly in as much pain today. Yes, I was alone - partly because it was something I wanted to sneak up on, and involving anyone else would have led to Planning and Possible Failure and stuff. I look forward to doing one in company sometime.

Stedlocks, I assume you mean beer? I had a shandy at 82 miles, and was too tired when I got back to have anything other than tea (I don't keep beer in, so I'd have had to go out and get some).

 

[Aperitif]

Yes, agreed. We should send the Mouseketeers up to accompany you. They're always good for an additional 100km or so and laugh in the face of adversity when I would probably cry, or get very serious about things and start studying maps.

It would make an ideal weekend round trip for them.

How far is it?
Is there an A road?
Is it possible to be surrounded by the North Sea at some point?


It's on!

 

[Arch]

How far is it?
Is there an A road?
Is it possible to be surrounded by the North Sea at some point?


It's on!

How far is it? From where?

A roads, we have lots.

Um, on Spurn point I suppose, almost. Not at Pocklington though, howver at Pocklington I do know a cafe that does tea for 95p and egg and chips for £2...

 

[craigwend]

You should find the 100k easy for the Grimpeurs des Wolds Cyclosportive. in July none of that 60k stuff for you any more lady!

 

[Arch]

You should find the 100k easy for the Grimpeurs des Wolds Cyclosportive. in July none of that 60k stuff for you any more lady!

Ah, I just got my confirmation of entry to the 60k...

No, really, hilly will be a different matter, I'll be very slow up hill. Myabe next time, but I think for a first sportive, I want to be able to look forward to it and not fret about failing to even finish...

I need to go out and get some hill practice before then too!

 

[Yellow Fang]

That looks like the cheapest cycle computer you can buy. I've got the same computer on my bike. Mine over-estimates by approximately 3%. Are you sure you did 100 miles Arch?

 

[lazyfatgit]

Well done Arch!

 

[Keith Oates]

Good effort Arch, It's so satisfying when you get a long ride under your belt. (or should that be in your legs)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Arch]

That looks like the cheapest cycle computer you can buy. I've got the same computer on my bike. Mine over-estimates by approximately 3%. Are you sure you did 100 miles Arch?

Gee, Thanks.

No, it's correct, it's been calibrated against other computers.

I'm also wondering which bit RigidRaider thought was photoshopped, if it wasn't so hot I might summon up the energy to be indignant at being accused of lying....