The 2017 Half Century (50 KM or 50 Mile) A Month Challenge - Chatzone

[Jon George]

Was on the road by 5.45am to catch the predicted sun and what a difference getting out so early makes! Hardly any traffic to speak of in town, and out in the countryside there was only the occasional dog-walker for the first couple of hours.
(I won't start a thread - life is too short - but as I was returning home, I was irritated to see about 30 odd members of a cycling club 3-4 abreast and about two juggernauts in length from head to tail ... with a queue of traffic building up behind them. 'Nuff said, mild rant over.)
Oh, and here is a pic.

 

[13 rider]

Hi everyone back from my hols and catching up on the thread . After consulting my high tech ride recording system (a bit of paper ) I can confirm everyone has made it again this month so still 36 of us still in . Well done everyone

 

[tallliman]

Wonderful news

 

[NorthernDave]

Just added yesterdays ride to the 'other' thread - I started July with high hopes and a metric century (and a bit), but it just hasn't happened this month, so glad to finish the month with a metric half. I need to get more bike time - simple as that.

 

[Ice2911]

23/6/17 club ride Home Shipdam loop 62 miles 3 points
30/6/17 club ride Norwich to Southwold and back 82 miles 3 points
31/6/16 Monday night club ride Home Acle Freethorpe Strumpshaw Home 32 miles 1 point
Total points, can't quite believe this 100 points

 

[13 rider]

Another Sarre Loop today. Nothing exciting, just an area that I enjoy riding through.
Enough of my artistic side, 34 miles for 1 point.

( As far as the challenge goes, it's a bit pointless as I have been told that my new hip will be attached next month . Unlikely to be much riding for the rest of the year!!)

Sorry to hear you may miss out on the challenge but long term health is more important . Hope everything goes ok and your back for next year

 

[HertzvanRental]

Sorry to hear you may miss out on the challenge but long term health is more important . Hope everything goes ok and your back for next year

Thank you.

 

[Ice2911]

Sorry to hear you may miss out on the challenge but long term health is more important . Hope everything goes ok and your back for next year

I'll second that, hope the operation goes well and you are back on your bike very soon

 

[Sbudge]

I've been off the bike for a week or two, having broken a rib in a karting shunt. It's taken a while, but I can now cough, and sneeze without feeling the rib move or nearly fainting with the pain.

I've had a couple of exploratory ten mile rides and I reckon I can keep up with my 50 klick responsibilities for this month. Hope to be posting soon!

Ouch, sorry to hear that, I did that last year, first ride back on the bike I swallowed a fly and was trying desperately *not* to cough . Good luck with the challenge and wishing you a very speedy recovery!

 

[Sbudge]

A small request please.

Last year I joined in the 50k challenge and managed 10 by June but then in early July my world fell apart.

Very long story short: I went to see my GP with what I thought was a simple symptom. She was on holiday and I saw her stand-in. In the space of 7 minutes he diagnosed me with an absolutely hideous disease (terminal) and with a very limited lifespan. After much to-ing and fro-ing between 4 hospitals and a number of specialist tests I was fortunately 'cleared'. The stand-in GP had over-reacted to a 'Red Flag' as I have since been informed. Nonetheless, the damage was done and I became depressed and suicidal and at one stage was a very short time away from not been here at all. With huge support from my lovely wife, my brilliant best friend, a Consultant Psychiatrist and her wider support team, 2 world class Neurologists and a superb CBT councillor I am still here today and feeling great.

Sadly, I lost interest in a lot of things for the best part of the intervening year whilst my life was pieced back together.

This resulted in me being off my bike for eleven months apart from a couple of pathetically short attempts very early this year.

I have been 'back on' for just over 3 weeks and have completed a scant 6 rides although one of which was 33 miles and the other 40 miles - pretty good for me esp' as I have been 'off' for so long.

So.... would it be ok to join in the challenge for the balance of the year just for motivational purposes (I know I won't get a star)?

I can then 'go for it' next year!

Welcome back indeed you may not get a star but I'm sure you get a purple heart. I don't think a GP (stand-in or not) should ever give that sort of diagnosis before a proper set of tests are done. Unfortunately there are still a few GPs qualifying who shouldn't really be allowed near humans (though the training is getting better).

 

[Ice2911]

3/8/17 first ever Thursday night ride with the fast boys. Home to Acle to Potter Heigham to Wroxham to home. Avr speed 24 mph for first 10 miles, crazy !!!
32 miles 1 point
Total 101 points

 

[Katherine]

3/8/17 first ever Thursday night ride with the fast boys. Home to Acle to Potter Heigham to Wroxham to home. Avr speed 24 mph for first 10 miles, crazy !!!
32 miles 1 point

Total 101 points

Wow! Do you do ten mile TT's? If not then you should.

 

[Ice2911]

Wow! Do you do ten mile TT's? If not then you should.

No, this was my first go at riding with the Thursday night group,only two turned up but they are the two fastest. I amazed myself that I stayed with them, even taking some turns in front. I will give it a go again next week and see what happens. Never averaged over 20 before.

 

[Domus]

Disappointed at missing out on the Friday night ride I managed a sneaky 50 k this morning which included a very fine second breakfast at the Drop Off Cafe in Edenfield. Avocado on warm toast with roasted tomato and fried egg. It's called a Nairo Quintana.

 

[Ice2911]

6/8/17 Norwich To East Harling loop 63 miles to a pop up cafe ( for charity) with homemade cakes 3 points
Total 104