dickyknees
Guru
- Location
- Anglesey
Thanks for the nudge. Weather and now Covid have been my excuses but a 50km is on the cards next week.
The 2022 Half Century (50km or 50M) a month challenge chatzone
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Bazzer
Setting the controls for the heart of the sun.
- Location
- On the edge of reality
Thanks for the nudge, but a +ve test last Sunday has killed going out.
Ironically, last Sunday I was going to do the challenge ride, but shortened the distance to look after my wife who had tested +ve a couple of days earlier.
I'm just hoping it clears in the next few days and my legs are not too badly affected.
Good luck ,it didn't completely destroy my fitness but took a month to feel back to normal
PatrickPending
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
April's done
111Km Blaby = Wiloughby Waterlys - Frolesworth = Claybrooke magna - Monks Kirby - Billeston - Brinklow - Caithron - Easenhall - Pailton - Monks Kirby - Pailton - Monks Kirby again - Ullesthorpe -Gilmorton (via a convoluted extended route!) - Walton = Bruntingthorpe = Ashby Parva - Countesthorpe - Blaby
bit windy but nice weather. Worst thing being the headwind on the way home - dont remember the tailwid on the way out being as strong!
111Km Blaby = Wiloughby Waterlys - Frolesworth = Claybrooke magna - Monks Kirby - Billeston - Brinklow - Caithron - Easenhall - Pailton - Monks Kirby - Pailton - Monks Kirby again - Ullesthorpe -Gilmorton (via a convoluted extended route!) - Walton = Bruntingthorpe = Ashby Parva - Countesthorpe - Blaby
bit windy but nice weather. Worst thing being the headwind on the way home - dont remember the tailwid on the way out being as strong!
Jon George
Mamil and couldn't care less
- Location
- Suffolk an' Good
I had thought about snaffling another point today, but I got up late and supping high-strength, quality cold cider in the back garden in the afternoon proved too attractive - so, probably only about 20 miles covered.
I am, however, tempted to try something else in the next few weeks that I consider a little barmy. (But somewhat attractive.) I have recently built my own fixed gear and it is an amazingly additive ride. Given as how other CC members have completed 100 mile rides, I don't see why a 50k shouldn't be within my capabilities.
Meanwhile, here is a photo from today's pathetic attempt at a point. (Oh, the cider was/is rather good.
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I am, however, tempted to try something else in the next few weeks that I consider a little barmy. (But somewhat attractive.) I have recently built my own fixed gear and it is an amazingly additive ride. Given as how other CC members have completed 100 mile rides, I don't see why a 50k shouldn't be within my capabilities.
Meanwhile, here is a photo from today's pathetic attempt at a point. (Oh, the cider was/is rather good.
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Slick
Guru
So, can't lie, I have considered more than once just throwing in the towel of this challenge as I moved house last September right after the etape Loch Ness and I have struggled like never before to keep cycling for various reasons. I have become premier league at coming up with reasons not to cycle, including my previously much loved early morning commute rides and this morning was no different. I'm usually up and at them early doors and back with 50k in the bank before the midday kickoff, but I was still on the couch today at that time deciding whether I should go or not.
I did go, but I was never sure how far I would go as the wind was tricky and seemed to be in your face no matter which way you were going. The sun was out and everything was good until I turned off the road and on to the cycle path at Dumbarton and I suddenly realised it was the kilt walk, so the next 8 miles was 5 mph maximum apologising and saying excuse me and on your right mate. It was a good laugh at times as everyone was in good humour and I got a couple of offers, 1 of them even from a female.
So I knew today was always going to be slow, but that killed any hope of making good time, so I just settled myself to just enjoy being out in the sun. I almost turned once or twice but I was having too much fun and even made a wee detour into Loch Lomond golf course using a little known right of way.
Mrs Slick had a couple of bottles of Mena Brea chilling for my return that was quaffed in the garden, so a good end to a good day.
I did go, but I was never sure how far I would go as the wind was tricky and seemed to be in your face no matter which way you were going. The sun was out and everything was good until I turned off the road and on to the cycle path at Dumbarton and I suddenly realised it was the kilt walk, so the next 8 miles was 5 mph maximum apologising and saying excuse me and on your right mate. It was a good laugh at times as everyone was in good humour and I got a couple of offers, 1 of them even from a female.
So I knew today was always going to be slow, but that killed any hope of making good time, so I just settled myself to just enjoy being out in the sun. I almost turned once or twice but I was having too much fun and even made a wee detour into Loch Lomond golf course using a little known right of way.
Mrs Slick had a couple of bottles of Mena Brea chilling for my return that was quaffed in the garden, so a good end to a good day.
- Location
- Egham
I here to keeping you riding ,you can't leave yetAll done today boss @13 rider , really is proving to be a challenge this year as somebody has stolen my cycling mojo
- Location
- Egham
Believe me not quitting this after so many years is about the only thing keeping me on the bike. I'm fine once I get going, it's just geeing myself up to getting out. I hope it will improve soon.
I think you've found a new village
Fiona R
Formerly known as Cranky Knee Girl
- Location
- N Somerset
Sorry chief, housekeeping done.
Yes 3 points for 100km and 4 for the imperial ton ,Good luck
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
39/4/2022
Set out early heading towards Higham and then in to Kimbolton via Chelveston .
After Kimbolton came Keysoe and Thurliegh via some new to me roads next was Bletsoe , Milton earnest , Felmersham , Carlton , Harrold , Odell , Bozeat , Yardley Hastings, Castle Ashby , Grendon, Wilby and home with 54.8 miles.
Bike used R.E.W Reynolds
Set out early heading towards Higham and then in to Kimbolton via Chelveston .
After Kimbolton came Keysoe and Thurliegh via some new to me roads next was Bletsoe , Milton earnest , Felmersham , Carlton , Harrold , Odell , Bozeat , Yardley Hastings, Castle Ashby , Grendon, Wilby and home with 54.8 miles.
Bike used R.E.W Reynolds
Eribiste
Careful with that axle Eugene
- Location
- Eckington, Worcestershire
Another early(ish) starter here. 58 kms, Northway, Tredington, Boddington, Staverton, Wainlode Hill, Chaceley, Tewkesbury and back home. A bit wet but us badass riders aren't put off by a bit of rain.
https://www.strava.com/activities/7068526005
https://www.strava.com/activities/7068526005
