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

[SpokeyDokey]

6 days in and not ridden my bike at all this month!

Days 1-3 were a blur of 'other stuff' and on the 4th (Saturday) I did a full days hiking and scrambling in the mountains (12 miles and 6200' ascent) and whilst doing this I strained what I think (self diagnosed via Google) is my pectineus muscle which is where the top front centre of the leg joins the abdomen.

Was stretching up a moderately steep rock face and I felt this popping feeling at the top of my leg and then it felt like a blunt knife had been pushed in.

Was irritable yesterday as I had a 50k planned and couldn't go as I was limping about ,albeit the pain was pretty mild mostly with the occasional sharp jolt.

Got up 5.30 today and still limping a bit. Not sure whether to not ride at all, do a short ride of say 15 miles and see how I feel or crack on with my challenge ride.

Common sense says don't ride at all until the pain/limp goes.

But it's in the balance at the moment...

 

[tallliman]

That doesn't sound good. I understand the temptation to push through given the weather but (I'd hope) there's plenty more to come this week at least!

 

[Sbudge]

6 days in and not ridden my bike at all this month!

Days 1-3 were a blur of 'other stuff' and on the 4th (Saturday) I did a full days hiking and scrambling in the mountains (12 miles and 6200' ascent) and whilst doing this I strained what I think (self diagnosed via Google) is my pectineus muscle which is where the top front centre of the leg joins the abdomen.

Was stretching up a moderately steep rock face and I felt this popping feeling at the top of my leg and then it felt like a blunt knife had been pushed in.

Was irritable yesterday as I had a 50k planned and couldn't go as I was limping about ,albeit the pain was pretty mild mostly with the occasional sharp jolt.

Got up 5.30 today and still limping a bit. Not sure whether to not ride at all, do a short ride of say 15 miles and see how I feel or crack on with my challenge ride.

Common sense says don't ride at all until the pain/limp goes.

But it's in the balance at the moment...

Take it easy for now would be my suggestion. Making sure you've got a reasonable, pain-free, range of motion before getting on the bike. The last thing you want is to turn a little injury into a big one.

 

[Sbudge]

Did the Nightrider London at the weekend and despite the fact that it was a pretty flat course, done at a medium pace, I'm definitely stiffer today than after my normal weekend rides (which are usually quite a bit tougher), I wonder why? I suspect it's either the lack of sleep to recover or, more likely, the constant starting and stopping at lights etc all through the ride.

 

[13 rider]

6 days in and not ridden my bike at all this month!

Days 1-3 were a blur of 'other stuff' and on the 4th (Saturday) I did a full days hiking and scrambling in the mountains (12 miles and 6200' ascent) and whilst doing this I strained what I think (self diagnosed via Google) is my pectineus muscle which is where the top front centre of the leg joins the abdomen.

Was stretching up a moderately steep rock face and I felt this popping feeling at the top of my leg and then it felt like a blunt knife had been pushed in.

Was irritable yesterday as I had a 50k planned and couldn't go as I was limping about ,albeit the pain was pretty mild mostly with the occasional sharp jolt.

Got up 5.30 today and still limping a bit. Not sure whether to not ride at all, do a short ride of say 15 miles and see how I feel or crack on with my challenge ride.

Common sense says don't ride at all until the pain/limp goes.

But it's in the balance at the moment...

Plenty of days left this month don't make it worse .Be sensible and listen to your body

 

[fatjel]

Back on two wheels again after 12 weeks out and am so loving my bikes ..
Did a few 50ks to start off and was no prob so tried a hilly 100k which was good
Done two 200k rides now which were very hard and painfull
Only to be expected I guess
My arms ,hands and wrists suffered most
Just need a 300k , a 400k and a 600k for a super randoneur

 

[Sbudge]

OK, It's time to try for my first imperial century. I've realised I've been putting it off for a few months but now I've a free Saturday, tolerable weather and I've run out of excuses. Nothing organized, just plotted a course for the Garmin, it's fairly flat for the distance (1300m or so of ascent) but I've included Whiteleaf to keep things honest . Wish me luck!

 

[NorthernDave]

Good luck @Sbudge

 

[ianrauk]

OK, It's time to try for my first imperial century. I've realised I've been putting it off for a few months but now I've a free Saturday, tolerable weather and I've run out of excuses. Nothing organized, just plotted a course for the Garmin, it's fairly flat for the distance (1300m or so of ascent) but I've included Whiteleaf to keep things honest . Wish me luck!

Very best of luck to you.

 

[13 rider]

OK, It's time to try for my first imperial century. I've realised I've been putting it off for a few months but now I've a free Saturday, tolerable weather and I've run out of excuses. Nothing organized, just plotted a course for the Garmin, it's fairly flat for the distance (1300m or so of ascent) but I've included Whiteleaf to keep things honest . Wish me luck!

Good luck go for it . Watching the odometer click over into 3 figures is brilliant

 

[Sbudge]

Good luck go for it . Watching the odometer click over into 3 figures is brilliant

Good point, I might have to switch the Garmin over to Imperial just to see that! 160.934km just isn't the same!

 

[MikeW-71]

Got my June ride in on the 5th, 36 miles on the main ride, then swapped bikes and added another 10 to my parents and back.

I need to get back towards metric centuries, but so far this year, weather is looking promising.

https://www.strava.com/activities/599877990

 

[Lilliburlero]

OK, It's time to try for my first imperial century. I've realised I've been putting it off for a few months but now I've a free Saturday, tolerable weather and I've run out of excuses. Nothing organized, just plotted a course for the Garmin, it's fairly flat for the distance (1300m or so of ascent) but I've included Whiteleaf to keep things honest . Wish me luck!

Good luck, buddy

 

[Sbudge]

Good luck, buddy

Thanks, weather forecast now says it's going to be 'light rain' for pretty much the whole ride ... I guess there's no point in it being easy!

Given the probable temperature (18 degrees with light wind) I guess there's no point in even *trying* to stay dry on a 6-7 hour ride.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

@Sbudge

Have fun on your ride and stay safe!

Best of luck to you and I hope your butt survives intact!