No18 over the line @Jon George (with help from Jay 
) got it done today well done sounds like it was a bit of a challenge
) got it done today well done sounds like it was a bit of a challenge
The 2017 Half Century (50 KM or 50 Mile) A Month Challenge - Chatzone
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Jon George
Mamil and couldn't care less
- Location
- Suffolk an' Good
And you, my friend, win this year's award for understatement.
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
Hi all.
Another 51km for me today. That's the 2nd one in December, which is unheard of, quite frankly. Garmin says 1.1 degrees, the thermometer at the cafe said bob on 0 degrees. As the thermometer was actually there and Garmin is giving it it's best guess - probably.
I only went to Bardney by road and back by trail, but I took it easy as there was a lot of ice about. Had a couple of funny conversations en route. I rode for a while with a chap that I have pootled along with before. He asked what I had on my playlist today. I replied that I had A Slight Case of Overbombing on. He said 'really? Blimey, I always thought you seemed such a nice sort of woman.'
A few miles after I saw another person that I've ridden alongside in the past who greeted me with 'bugger me Saluki, you've stacked some weight on'. True, it did look that way. There was the base layer, the mid layer, tee shirt, fleece gilet thing - close fitting - walking fleece, slightly too big cycling jacket on top. Dance tights, lightweight thermals and winter bottoms - a bit big so I can get things under - on my bottom half. There was a passing resemblance to a Michelin Man I wasn't cold. My feet were, by the time I got home. I need some better socks.
I had a lovely time. I took Eric, took a C.O.W.S. picture for the FLAB lot. I have upped my 4000 mile target to 4039 - or 6500km, seems like a nice sort of number. I thought about this after a post from @Sbudge - thanks for that
106 to go then.
Another 51km for me today. That's the 2nd one in December, which is unheard of, quite frankly. Garmin says 1.1 degrees, the thermometer at the cafe said bob on 0 degrees. As the thermometer was actually there and Garmin is giving it it's best guess - probably.
I only went to Bardney by road and back by trail, but I took it easy as there was a lot of ice about. Had a couple of funny conversations en route. I rode for a while with a chap that I have pootled along with before. He asked what I had on my playlist today. I replied that I had A Slight Case of Overbombing on. He said 'really? Blimey, I always thought you seemed such a nice sort of woman.'
A few miles after I saw another person that I've ridden alongside in the past who greeted me with 'bugger me Saluki, you've stacked some weight on'. True, it did look that way. There was the base layer, the mid layer, tee shirt, fleece gilet thing - close fitting - walking fleece, slightly too big cycling jacket on top. Dance tights, lightweight thermals and winter bottoms - a bit big so I can get things under - on my bottom half. There was a passing resemblance to a Michelin Man
I wasn't cold. My feet were, by the time I got home. I need some better socks.I had a lovely time. I took Eric, took a C.O.W.S. picture for the FLAB lot. I have upped my 4000 mile target to 4039 - or 6500km, seems like a nice sort of number. I thought about this after a post from @Sbudge - thanks for that
106 to go then.Attachments
- Location
- Manchester
Well done. We've cancelled all the group rides this weekend, but I was considering a solo ride in the middle of one of the days until I started feeling lousy with a sore throat and no voice.
Domus
Guru
- Location
- Sunny Radcliffe
Done. 
Bitterly cold but managed it.
Set off in a sub zero snow flurry, had sun, rain, sleet and a final snow flurry at the end.
Very pleased, how do I claim my star?
Bitterly cold but managed it.
Set off in a sub zero snow flurry, had sun, rain, sleet and a final snow flurry at the end.
Very pleased, how do I claim my star?
No 19 over the lineDone.
Bitterly cold but managed it.
Set off in a sub zero snow flurry, had sun, rain, sleet and a final snow flurry at the end.
Very pleased, how do I claim my star?
To claim your star please post 1000 bitcoins to my secret off shore account
Or you could copy and paste the star on page 51 of this thread I will let you decide
Spinney
Bimbleur extraordinaire
- Location
- Back up north
Went out today with the intention of doing it, but lost all enthusiasm and only did 24 miles. But I'm not going to give up now so it will get done!
No 20 well done @Osprey on both challenges I like your style no cross posting but seperate ridesFinished!
Gosh - I dont think I have ever been so cold as today. Headed out early to make the most of the light winds but now just trying to defrost before celebrating by collecting my star! Thanks everyone for the encouragement and for sharing your stories as that has really kept me going to the end of the year. Good luck to those still to complete the challenge.
No 21 done a rather@Renmurew
Thanks! Thawed out now, but as this is the first ever challenge for me, I'm a bit unsure where to paste the star! Can I have an idiot's guide please lol
Copy and paste on page 51 of this thread .
Then on top right next to inbox click on your user name from drop down list select signature and copy and paste and most people add half century challenge 2017
Sbudge
Cyclist
- Location
- NW London & The Chilterns
Last minute change of plan. Cancelled my 100km Sunday ride for a 50km Saturday ride. It was chilly (averaged 0 degrees), flat and quite quick (for me). Strava said it was exactly 2:00:00 which I couldn't have done if I'd aimed for it! As it happens it was the right choice as by this morning (Sunday) we were completely snowed in with no riding or even driving possible.
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