Planning my first 100 miler.

[Banjo]

After doing 3 @ 60 mile rides I feel confident to do a 100 miler.

To get a fairly flat route i need to stick to the coast and plan on Cardiff to Avonmouth and Back (Have done it one way allready)

Will stick to tarmac roads to keep the speed up.I averaged 12 mph with 2 friends last week on a 60 miler but some of that was on grass and gravel paths.

Im using the ride to raise money for Cancer Research,Have just set up a "Just Giving Site "online this allows people to donate direct to the charity and they get the tax back.You can also leave a message.
http://www.justgiving.com/Graham-Hodges/

Basic plan is start about 7 am Stop for lunch at Avonmouth (The company I work for has an office plus canteen there) Then ride back . Will put additional lights on the bike incase it takes longer than anticipated.

Any advice appreciated.

Please consider a donation as cancer will affect most of us either directly or through family and friends. Cheers Graham aka Banjo

 

[User6179]

Pump tyres up too the max.
Eat Eat Eat
Drink Drink Drink
Make sure you wont be comming back into a head wind as it will feel like a 200 miler.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Plenty to drink and take some food, I always take a few gel packs and energy bars with me on mine and find I need them towards the end, and most of all ENJOY IT

 

[Banjo]

Thanks for the tips.I have a week off near the end of the month so will pick a day with light winds forecast get up early and go for it.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

And do it before it gets to late in the year and there isnt enough daylight in the day to complete it.

 

[Banjo]

Due to the good weather forecast I have taken a day off work to do the ride tommorow. There may be a little fog at first but then sunny and very little wind ,about 15degrees C

Anyone sees me give a wave or better still go on line and make a donation.If you are a UK taxpayer they get tax relief on your donation turning every 20 quid into about 25.

I will go online tommorow night to let U know how it went.

Cheers Graham

Taken on a previous crossing of the Severn Bridge

 

[arallsopp]

Good luck mate. Have fun.

 

[jimboalee]

Time for you to Join Audax UK and read their 'DIY' info.

http://www.aukweb.net/cal/perms/index.htm

Chepstow is your nearest node. ?

 

[ianrauk]

good luck mate.
Once you have done your first.. you will be planning your next one.. just warning ya like

 

[Smudgley]

I was going to say good luck, but you will have done the ride by now, so belated best wishes for it & I hope the ride went well.
Do post & tell us all about it.

 

[Banjo]

Done it :-)

Pictures and stuff on this thread
http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=45937

 

[jimboalee]

www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=23273

Here's my DIY 100km from yesterday. Fig 8, Lickey Hills first.
12.5 mph average.

 

[Smudgley]

That's looks like a nice ride. You went past our old house. We used to live in Linehouse Lane, Marlbrook.