Well done on your first 50km . The challenge is all about getting people out riding a bit further a bit more often . The challenge runs Jan to Dec to get a bronze Star that you may see in people's signature . Please feel free to post anymore 50km + rides this year and get in training for the 2022 version . Be warned in can get addictive . It's a friendly challenge and your just challenging yourself it's not a competition. Looking forward to more posts
The 2021 Half Century (50km or 50m) a month challenge Chatzone
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Chap sur le velo
Über Member
- Location
- @acknee
Get well soon.
Since my recent trip to Cornwall I read your posts, reimagine those hills and then have to lie down...
Domus
Guru
- Location
- Sunny Radcliffe
Chilly but bright morning so off on the bike after 10 days or so of either biblical weather or domestic duties. Green Arms Road tackled for the first time in a few months the views across the moors were spectacular shame about the chilly head wind. Very welcome beans on toast and hot coffee in the tea room in Wheelton, then a bit of a slog through Chorley and Horwich to finish with 66.8 Kms and 940 metres of upness. 
Up and running for Nov . A day off work but had car booked in for its first service ,so bike in the back drop car off ride to favourite cafe for breakfast ,home and wait for call to collect . Got the call as I headed home with 30 miles on the clock garage 9 miles away so went the longer way to bag an imperial half 50.5 miles . Perhaps that's why the cars only got 2150 miles on it and the bikes have done 9000+ in the year
November ride complete. Almost there!
Had to do a bit of mid ride re-planning as the roadworks up the top of Chelmsford have changed again. This time they have moved the cycle path to the other side of the road so instead of having to cross just two carriageways we now have to cross 9. Anyway, I was about 5 miles short on the total distance so had to do a quick loop down by the resevoir.
Doesn't it get dark early! Must think about getting some lights on.
Had to do a bit of mid ride re-planning as the roadworks up the top of Chelmsford have changed again. This time they have moved the cycle path to the other side of the road so instead of having to cross just two carriageways we now have to cross 9. Anyway, I was about 5 miles short on the total distance so had to do a quick loop down by the resevoir.
Doesn't it get dark early! Must think about getting some lights on.
PatrickPending
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
November's done - 52K Blaby -Countesthorpe - Wiloughby Waterleys - Ashby Magna - Dunton Bassett - Ashby Parva -Gilmorton - Walcote (and back up the same road to add approx 6K - Walton - Gilmorton - Peatling Parva - Peatling Magna - Arnesby - Peatling Magna -Countesthorpe - Blaby
still also trying to run 200K a month (although I'm trying for 300 this month as Ive already done 236K) - this is impacting my cycling as I have no energy left haha!
still also trying to run 200K a month (although I'm trying for 300 this month as Ive already done 236K) - this is impacting my cycling as I have no energy left haha!
Last month I said:
This month hasn't been any easier. Only out once last month, and once this month so far. Serious lack of motivation, combined with poor weather and being a wee bit under the weather.
But last night I had a covid and flu booster, and was determined to prove that I was OK
Easy trip along the coast to Largs - flat, and if I take the main road, it's exactly 20k from my house to the ferry slipway.
Cold morning, first time this year I've been in the 'winter boots".
Slow start - there was a strong wind from the north, so in my face, and the coast road is pretty exposed. Not particularly pleasant.
8k in, took a detour out to Portencross - more pleasant, as sheltered by the hill - admired the view at the car park, then took the farm road back, and then the bridleway past Hunterstion castle.
Back on the main road, back into the wind. Thru Fairlie, then followed the path past the marina and "the Pencil" and into Largs. Normally I stay on the road for that bit, but took the path to keep away from the traffic.
Arrived at Largs. Coffeee stop - but my usual cafe is closed - looks like the loss of custom during lockdown hasn't been sustainable.,
Quick coffee somewhere else, watched the world go by for 10 mins, then a loop round Largs and back home via main road.
Should have been good, with wind behind me - but the wind had dropped off :-(
Nearly home - take a loop round the town the long way to get a few extra k.
51k.
This month hasn't been any easier. Only out once last month, and once this month so far. Serious lack of motivation, combined with poor weather and being a wee bit under the weather.
But last night I had a covid and flu booster, and was determined to prove that I was OK
Easy trip along the coast to Largs - flat, and if I take the main road, it's exactly 20k from my house to the ferry slipway.
Cold morning, first time this year I've been in the 'winter boots".
Slow start - there was a strong wind from the north, so in my face, and the coast road is pretty exposed. Not particularly pleasant.
8k in, took a detour out to Portencross - more pleasant, as sheltered by the hill - admired the view at the car park, then took the farm road back, and then the bridleway past Hunterstion castle.
Back on the main road, back into the wind. Thru Fairlie, then followed the path past the marina and "the Pencil" and into Largs. Normally I stay on the road for that bit, but took the path to keep away from the traffic.
Arrived at Largs. Coffeee stop - but my usual cafe is closed - looks like the loss of custom during lockdown hasn't been sustainable.,
Quick coffee somewhere else, watched the world go by for 10 mins, then a loop round Largs and back home via main road.
Should have been good, with wind behind me - but the wind had dropped off :-(
Nearly home - take a loop round the town the long way to get a few extra k.
51k.
- Location
- Egham
Well after catching the delightful covid on 1st November, a combination of being not allowed out and recovering meant the lowest miles I've done any month for years. I managed a 9 mile ride last week and felt wrecked, so today was not without trepidation. Commute bike so I could take it easy and use towpaths, a non-hilly route and no rush. I was very determined to get it done, I've dropped the longer challenges for various reasons but this one I refuse! Tired but done, hopefully have a bit of fitness back for next month.
Well done great determination . I was just thinking about compiling the monthly nudge list so you missed a mention on it
Chap sur le velo
Über Member
- Location
- @acknee
Wow well done. i had a light dose last Christmas. First ride 10 days after diagnosis was back on bike and struggled with 16km. After that it quickly returned to previous levels. Wishing you a speedy full recovery and you are entirely right to take it a bit easier. Good luck.
footloose crow
Veteran
- Location
- Cornwall. UK
November - I have a problem....
A slipped disc is putting pressure on my sciatic nerves. Been four weeks now and I can just about walk a mile on the flat with gritted teeth. Broken sleep, constant pain. I have been allowed by physio to use turbo trainer for up to 30 minutes twice a day so have discovered Zwift. There are even audax events on Zwift. Static cycling is relatively pain free.
But I can't cycle outside.
MRI tonight but doc thinks another 4-6 weeks before cycling any kind of distance. This happens every year....broken collar bone last year, jaundice and blocked bile duct the year before, something else the year before that. I never get a whole year done.
I was hoping all month that it would improve - and it is but not fast enough.
If I manage a 50k ride on Zwift including hills etc, would that count?? I completely understand the reasons why it wouldn't. I am not even sure I can cycle for 2.5 hours on my turbo but prepared to give it a go on the last days of the month.
A slipped disc is putting pressure on my sciatic nerves. Been four weeks now and I can just about walk a mile on the flat with gritted teeth. Broken sleep, constant pain. I have been allowed by physio to use turbo trainer for up to 30 minutes twice a day so have discovered Zwift. There are even audax events on Zwift. Static cycling is relatively pain free.
But I can't cycle outside.
MRI tonight but doc thinks another 4-6 weeks before cycling any kind of distance. This happens every year....broken collar bone last year, jaundice and blocked bile duct the year before, something else the year before that. I never get a whole year done.
I was hoping all month that it would improve - and it is but not fast enough.
If I manage a 50k ride on Zwift including hills etc, would that count?? I completely understand the reasons why it wouldn't. I am not even sure I can cycle for 2.5 hours on my turbo but prepared to give it a go on the last days of the month.
I was just thinking about you as I'm prepping the nudge list and had seen your post ( audax thread ?) about your injury.
I wouldn't allow turbo rides under normal circumstances but as I'm going soft these days and under these circumstances 10 months in and unable to ride outside . If your happy that it counts and it doesn't upset the majority I'm happy to let stand
Do not do yourself any damage by attempting this if your body says stop please stop
- Location
- Egham
Wot he said
footloose crow
Veteran
- Location
- Cornwall. UK
I am slightly overcome with emotion at your kindness…must be the red wine. I promise I won’t carry on if it hurts. My wife won’t let me.Wot he said
It has been genuinely tough mentally as well as physically this last month and I need something to look forward to. Thank you.
It's monthly round up time and last weekend warning for those yet to ride
We have 17 riders fully posted up for November , 3 riders with rides done but yet to update the challenge thread in @AndreaJ ,@cosmicbike and @tallliman . That leaves 7 riders yet to declare so a nudge for @Bazzer ,@Rob and Alison ,@slow scot ,@fatjel ,@stoatsngroats ,@Chap sur le velo and the gentlest nudge for @footloose crow . Good luck everyone I can see the finish line
We have 17 riders fully posted up for November , 3 riders with rides done but yet to update the challenge thread in @AndreaJ ,@cosmicbike and @tallliman . That leaves 7 riders yet to declare so a nudge for @Bazzer ,@Rob and Alison ,@slow scot ,@fatjel ,@stoatsngroats ,@Chap sur le velo and the gentlest nudge for @footloose crow . Good luck everyone I can see the finish line
