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.
out there everyone.Oh I got excited when you posted your ride as I thought it must be payday as you left the other months lateApr 8: 38.06 miles / 61.25 km / 2356' ascent / 13.5 mph / 1 point
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After running the dates for Jan/Feb/March very close to the end of the month I got my challenge ride in early - very happy that I did too.
Facilitated by a very unexpected window of opportunity I saddled up and rode off into a cold but lovely blue sky Lake District day - this was short lived though. Mr Sun decided to retire early for the day leaving the way clear for two small showers en-route and the last 4 miles in pouring rain.
Quite pleased with my average speed over this distance although the route wasn't massively hilly.
Slowly working my way towards my first 50 miler as each month my challenge ride has gotten slightly longer - so the challenge is working very well in this respect. The ride was very easy tbh with only one puffy bit at the end (250m @ 13.6%) so maybe I'm not pushing along hard enough - not that it really matters but I do wonder if I am a bit of a lazy bugger on a bike!
I know I am a bit of a tail end Charlie with my 4 points to date but hey - 4 points is better than no points.
Long day in the mountains tomorrow with my climbing & hiking buddy so next ride scheduled for Sunday @ around 20 miles.
Stay safe
Well this is my first season at the half century challenge and January and February were tough. Well below freezing on both rides. I went out earlier in the week with the intention of doing 30 miles but got to 15 and headed home. I was on gear 29 of 30, travelling at 5mph into a never ending headwind.
I was thinking of doing a Kajsa and getting the wind on my back, but I would never have got home.
Im doing the rides on my Koga World Traveller, mostly with 2 panniers and it is taking me between 2 and 3 hours, but I stop for coffee, photos and churches.
Yesterday it was sunny, windy, rainy, cold and it went well. I think the penny dropped "I can do this".
I think something BIG is on the horizon.
I`v finally plucked the courage up and bought myself some spd sl pedals and shoes, so my first none flat pedal 50km will be done today
Wish me luck
Good luck noI`v finally plucked the courage up and bought myself some spd sl pedals and shoes, so my first none flat pedal 50km will be done today
Wish me luck
please and plenty of
I`v finally plucked the courage up and bought myself some spd sl pedals and shoes, so my first none flat pedal 50km will be done today
Wish me luck
