The 2021 Half Century (50km or 50m) a month challenge Chatzone

[cosmicbike]

Lots of 'stuff' going on so really wasn't sure how to get this month done. Had to take the 'van for a new fridge to be replaced under warranty which meant a trip to Southampton, so stuck the bike on. New fridge was going to be 2.5 hours, so I ambled around and about. Saw lots of folks with rucksacks and sleeping bags, tents and so forth. Only twigged it is the IOW festival this weekend when I got nearer the port. Miles done, and only 3 months to go.

 

[fatjel]

Rubbish cold for a couple of weeks so feeling even weaker than usual. Managed to get it done and only 3 to go

 

[13 rider]

Monthly update time with 1 weekend to go warning . We have 19 riders fully posted up for Sept ,which leaves a longer nudge list of 10 . So a gentle nudge for @Spinney ,@Domus ,@tallliman ,@Rob and Alison ,@LeetleGreyCells ,@stoatsngroats ,@footloose crow ,@PatrickPending ,@Chap sur le velo and @Nomadski . Apologies if you are on the nudge list incorrectly as I've took my eyes of the ball during my holidays

 

[stoatsngroats]

It’s probably going to be impossible for me to do a September ride, but thanks for the reminder!

 

[Rob and Alison]

All updated now.

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

Thanks for the reminder @13 rider I may struggle as I've started commuting by bike to my new job and I'm knackered! 40km-ish a day plus all day at work on my feet is taking its toll until I get used to it.

I could try to an extend an evening commute though... although most days I'm in a rush to get back for my second, unpaid job as Dad's Taxi

 

[Domus]

Been ill for almost 4 weeks, nausea, runny nose, aches and lethargy. Last ride was August 29. Missed the FNRttC Blackpool ride but have just managed 4 of 5 days on a Cheshire tour to get my September rides in, hotels were booked and paid for so thought why not. Had my railcard just in case. Bailed on the last day and got a train most of the way home. Still feeling unwell will post rides later. Thought I would miss out this month and spoil my record but muddled through.

 

[13 rider]

Been ill for almost 4 weeks, nausea, runny nose, aches and lethargy. Last ride was August 29. Missed the FNRttC Blackpool ride but have just managed 4 of 5 days on a Cheshire tour to get my September rides in, hotels were booked and paid for so thought why not. Had my railcard just in case. Bailed on the last day and got a train most of the way home. Still feeling unwell will post rides later. Thought I would miss out this month and spoil my record but muddled through.

I presumed you ruled out covid !! . Well done on muddling through ,hopefully you recovery full soon

 

[Domus]

2 negative tests

 

[13 rider]

Jan-Aug 9 points.

September 1 point, total 10!

I thought I might not manage a September 50k, but Mrs SnG said, “Take my car for MOT/service, I’ll have a relaxing morning, you go and get your 50k cycle.”
😂
So I did!
Chichester, Boxgrove, Aldingbourne, Westergate, Fontwell, Walberton, Yapton, Ford, Tillington, Arundel, Nyton, Aldingbourne Boxgrove, Westerton, Chichester.
All is good (for now!).
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Well done . Hopefully the car past ,if not drop it off next week for a retest and you can get October's in

 

[stoatsngroats]

Well done . Hopefully the car past ,if not drop it off next week for a retest and you can get October's in

Yes, 1 advisory for a tyre, but still good for a few hundred miles.
I have a week off in October so that’s all sorted, that leaves 2 more to do, which Ill struggle with, but I hopefully going to get this first year ✅ off… 😁👏👏

 

[footloose crow]

Thanks for the reminder @13rider. Been away all month sailing; not great for the legs...feeling very unfit.

I only borrowed the boat.....

Managed a ride yesterday on my return. Truro - Perranporth - St Agnes - Truro which is just 42k so haven't yet qualified. Felt like hard work.... and it rained. Audax in Falmouth/Lizard (100k) tomorrow which may be a trial and will try to get one more ride in before end of month.

 

[13 rider]

Truro - Perranporth - St Agnes - Truro

You Picked a flat route then .
My week in Cornwall reminded me just how Lumpy it is

 

[footloose crow]

You Picked a flat route then .
My week in Cornwall reminded me just how Lumpy it is

Snakes and ladders country. Climb uphill painfully slowly and then slither down a gravelly, twisting road the other side holding the brakes all the way. Then repeat.

 

[PatrickPending]

September's done, 58K Blaby -Countesthorpe - Wiloughby Waterleys - Ashby Magna - Dunton Bassett - Ashby Parva -Frolesworth -Claybrooke Magna - Monks Kirby - - Claybrooke Parva -frolesworth - Leire - Dunton Basett - Ashby Parva - Wiloughby Waterlys - Countesthorpe - Blaby

Still trying to run 200km plus a month - passed 200k on Thursday so out for a ride....somehow managed to completely forget my helmet so spent half the ride wondering if id leftit on a bench in Willoughby Waterlys...alas no Id left it at home!