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Just got back from my very first metric century ride. 64.1 Miles, 3,856ft climbed, 13.6mph average (13.9 everywhere else including Garmin so Im taking that!), average HR of 151bpm which Im extremely happy about as its about my norm for shorter rides.
Headed out not knowing if I was going to do my 35 mile RideLondon loop, 54 mile one or the 70 miler Ive never attempted as its 25 odd miles then the Surrey Hills section taking in 3 cat 4's within 25 miles. When it came to the junction it was almost perfect conditions save for some occasional gusts so went for the 70 miler.
Got thru Newlands Corner ok, but Leith Hill absolutely knackered my legs out. Stopped twice on it like last time, I havent compared my time to the only other time Ive climbed it yet but am hoping it was faster.
Had my scariest moment yet on a bike, heading towards Dorking on a bendy long downhill section I under estimated the bend and took a bad line, with cars coming in the opposite lane I applied a bit too much brake and my back wheel flipped out. FOrtunately both my feet unclipped immediately and I was able to balance myself, but I could tell from the cars opposite I looked a dropper at one point. The fact I looked a little Basil Fawlty / Frank Spencer with both my legs outward was offset by my back tyre coming out ala Speedway motorbikes and geting it back under control. I felt I recovered a little cool back. More importantly learnt a few things about downhill cycling, my cleats and skid recovery.
Box Hill I was tempted to miss, but persevered but my legs were shot at the top so came a slightly shorter route back (taking in another cat 4). Actually freshened up a little on the flats / slight inclines coming back which gave me some heart that the 100 miles in August are still doable.
The idea was to test myself, push the distance while taking on the biggest challenges RideLondon has to offer. The main bit I havent done is the 15 miles from the city to Richmond Park, and from Wimbledon back to the Mall but I dont think theres too much to worry about there.
Planned the 70 miler in July, got 64 of the route done in June so a month ahead of schedule, with more work still to do on my leg strengthening clearly.
Sorry for the long post, feel extremely tired now, but feel I've achieved a big milestone for myself.
http://app.strava.com/activities/55531982
Oh, Phoenix Lincs - If you have used the same way as me re auto uploading to Strava from Garmin, give it 15-20 mins, mine did it this time!
Headed out not knowing if I was going to do my 35 mile RideLondon loop, 54 mile one or the 70 miler Ive never attempted as its 25 odd miles then the Surrey Hills section taking in 3 cat 4's within 25 miles. When it came to the junction it was almost perfect conditions save for some occasional gusts so went for the 70 miler.
Got thru Newlands Corner ok, but Leith Hill absolutely knackered my legs out. Stopped twice on it like last time, I havent compared my time to the only other time Ive climbed it yet but am hoping it was faster.
Had my scariest moment yet on a bike, heading towards Dorking on a bendy long downhill section I under estimated the bend and took a bad line, with cars coming in the opposite lane I applied a bit too much brake and my back wheel flipped out. FOrtunately both my feet unclipped immediately and I was able to balance myself, but I could tell from the cars opposite I looked a dropper at one point. The fact I looked a little Basil Fawlty / Frank Spencer with both my legs outward was offset by my back tyre coming out ala Speedway motorbikes and geting it back under control. I felt I recovered a little cool back. More importantly learnt a few things about downhill cycling, my cleats and skid recovery.
Box Hill I was tempted to miss, but persevered but my legs were shot at the top so came a slightly shorter route back (taking in another cat 4). Actually freshened up a little on the flats / slight inclines coming back which gave me some heart that the 100 miles in August are still doable.
The idea was to test myself, push the distance while taking on the biggest challenges RideLondon has to offer. The main bit I havent done is the 15 miles from the city to Richmond Park, and from Wimbledon back to the Mall but I dont think theres too much to worry about there.
Planned the 70 miler in July, got 64 of the route done in June so a month ahead of schedule, with more work still to do on my leg strengthening clearly.
Sorry for the long post, feel extremely tired now, but feel I've achieved a big milestone for myself.
http://app.strava.com/activities/55531982
Oh, Phoenix Lincs - If you have used the same way as me re auto uploading to Strava from Garmin, give it 15-20 mins, mine did it this time!
No time for a day off, must complete Strava Challenge. 
working on it though.
No need just ride..... 
oh and a sensible eating regime 
