The 2016 Half Century (50 KM or 50 Mile) A Month Challenge - Chatzone

[Katherine]

I think that as I get older I am turning prevarication into an art form.

The internal dialogues I have on the 'get out or stay in' theme would be a wonder to behold if anyone else could hear them.

I do agree though that some miles is better than no miles - must try harder!

I completely understand. I have also found myself perfecting the art of prevarication. But atm it's directed at sorting out paperwork and organising stuff, housework, answering emails etc. Even starting to prepare a meal on time.
Cycling is the only thing that gets priority, which gets me into trouble at home occasionally.
I have been finding it difficult to make decisions recently. The only thing that effects my cycling is hanging about on Google maps deciding where to go, in the end I only have time for a short local ride anyway.

 

[NorthernDave]

Completed the Wiggle Vale Vélo, with a little extra distance thrown in to get the Imperial Half, so that's the biggy done for April!

Report will follow when I get chance...

 

[13 rider]

It's a shame we lost one.

I've never done a challenge with people I don't know before and it does intrigue me.

What I have found though, by being involved, is that it has cost me a few miles YTD.

Because the time commitment is higher than my normal hour and a half (I need around 2 Hrs 40 Mins for 50k) I have a bit of trouble fitting my challenge ride in.

Not because of any real lack of time ( I don't work much these days), although some things genuinely do get in the way, but because I am a 'shall I shan't I' cyclist - perpetually trying to put off a ride, no idea why as I love it once I 'get out'. And the pushing back of a bigger ride further into the day eventually becomes harder to fit in than a smaller ride when I eventually decide to go - as suddenly I have no time left to actually fit it in and then give up.

I realise that this is just a character weakness - I watch some of those (predictable) new conscript (Army/Navy/Marine) programs on TV and whilst I'd like to think that I wouldn't be a quitter in my heart I know I would be.

One way to make more time is rider faster
To stop any dithering plan to ride in the morning , get up into cycling gear breakfast and go before anything gets in the way

 

[SpokeyDokey]

One way to make more time is rider faster
To stop any dithering plan to ride in the morning , get up into cycling gear breakfast and go before anything gets in the way

I can't ride much faster tbh - it's blooming hilly here in The Lakes plus I'm 60 soon so not that easy to get significantly quicker.

 

[13 rider]

I can't ride much faster tbh - it's blooming hilly here in The Lakes plus I'm 60 soon so not that easy to get significantly quicker.

Only joshing about the speed
I have noticed your ascent figures probably double mine per mile . Well done

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Only joshing about the speed

I know.

 

[Lilliburlero]

Bib shorts and short sleeved jersey will donned on today`s 50km.... for the first time this year

It wont be a pretty sight... My legs are so white they could cause snow blindness

 

[NorthernDave]

Bib shorts and short sleeved jersey will donned on today`s 50km.... for the first time this year

It wont be a pretty sight... My legs are so white they could cause snow blindness

Aye - there are a lot of "milk bottle" legs around all of a sudden (mine included!).
Perhaps we should set up a Cyclechat spray tan concession for this time of year?

 

[13 rider]

Bib shorts and short sleeved jersey will donned on today`s 50km.... for the first time this year

It wont be a pretty sight... My legs are so white they could cause snow blindness

Aye - there are a lot of "milk bottle" legs around all of a sudden (mine included!).
Perhaps we should set up a Cyclechat spray tan concession for this time of year?

Yes my legs are also out today great isn't it
April 50 km done

 

[SteveF]

Did another one today but Garmin seems to be down so having a bit of an issue uploading, will do it later...

Was lovely out there today, loads and loads of bikes out, really enjoyed it... Am also really enjoying this challenge, it's certainly getting me out more...!

 

[Lilliburlero]

I was very pleased with my pb average of 26kmh for the 50km last week. Today`s average was 27.5kmh

....Go faster bib shorts is what did it

 

[cyberknight]

68 miles today , i have put some weight on lately so i am rubbish on hills but more power on the flat .
https://www.strava.com/activities/534569371

 

[Katherine]

68 miles today , i have put some weight on lately so i am rubbish on hills but more power on the flat .
https://www.strava.com/activities/534569371

That's me all the time. I don't stop though, just get over taken by most ( not all) people.

 

[cyberknight]

That's me all the time. I don't stop though, just get over taken by most ( not all) people.

I was the other way round , a hill bunny before its not the cardio but the legs atm .

 

[Effyb4]

I went out on Saturday from London to Waltham Abbey, thinking I would get my April 50 km ride in, but got back to realise I had only done 49.7 . I went out yesterday with a couple of friends to Hanningfield reservoir and did 54 km.