The Imperial Century A Month Challenge Chatzone

[sittingbull]

June ton attempt 2: successful.

So much for heeding the "be careful" advice



Well done

 

[Edwardoka]

So much for heeding the "be careful" advice



Well done

The weather has been considerably more favourable to a pallid Scot than it was on Monday. Yesterday morning it was grey, cold, and heavy rain. Perfect
It cleared up and got warmer in the afternoon but not to a level that would cause me to overheat to the same extent as before.

I wish I could say today is going to be easier but sadly untrue

 

[Racing roadkill]

https://www.strava.com/activities/324750001
120 hilly miles.

 

[StuAff]

https://www.strava.com/activities/324750001
120 hilly miles.

Calling that hilly is likely to make people come over all Four Yorkshiremen you know (I did at least that much in 107 miles today.....).
Nice one though!

 

[StuAff]

Attempt #2 success. A (mostly) Hampshire loop, as I've done quite a few times before. Alleged tailwind didn't help when I turned south-east (actually got slower) but a pretty good day out nonetheless.

 

[Norry1]

June's Ton done. Did the Velothon Wales yesterday which was 86.7 miles - I made it a ton with the ride to and from the event from the hotel.

Enjoyed the day - I like closed road rides - but think I went out too fast as I was cooked after 50 miles when we hit the Tumble.

Not sure what my July ton will be. 6 of us are doing a week in the Alps but the rides are usually less than 100. Last time we went, I went off one day and added 50 miles on after doing Col de Croix de Fer.

Martin

 

[ianrauk]

Nice one @Norry1 . Saw your report in the Velothon Wales ride. Looked jolly good fun.

So, that just leaves @Dave 123 , @sittingbull & @Rickshaw Phil left to do their June qualifying ride.

 

[Dave 123]

Nice one @Norry1 . Saw your report in the Velothon Wales ride. Looked jolly good fun.

So, that just leaves @Dave 123 , @sittingbull & @Rickshaw Phil left to do their June qualifying ride.

Done, but I'm going out for food! It's in "your ride today" if you'd like to see some pics!

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I'm still in the challenge. June's ride completed yesterday with a repeat of my Oswestry - Ellesmere - Wem - Cardington route that I did last time (it has quite a lot of flat in it ) No arguing with idiots this time and the knee only started to ache from about 80 miles, so an improvement even if it's not completely better (I may have been a bit enthusiastic earlier in the ride )

103.27 miles, 13.6 mph average (not counting the stops) and I'll do a proper write up with photos over in "your ride today" when I've got a bit more time.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Report is done and is here: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/your-ride-today.173254/post-3759139

 

[sittingbull]

102 miles in the bag

Details to follow.

 

[ianrauk]

So with @sittingbull 's June qualifying ride done, it means that everyone is still in the challenge. Well done all. 6 months in and 6 months to go. Keep those pedals turning and best of luck to all for the months ahead.

 

[sittingbull]

June's ton took me over the Runcorn Bridge to Frodsham and Delamere, then mostly down the A49 to Whitchurch, with a brief detour through picturesque Peckforton. Conditions were perfect for a nice summer's day ride. It's 6 or 7 years since I've suffered from hay-fever but it's back with a vengeance. I sneezed most of the way and continued for some time once home.

5 miles beyond Whitchurch I turned around and retraced my route. It's strange how the sights can appear different when approached from the opposite direction but also reassuring as the miles are being munched away.


A brief stop at Beeston Lodge, fortunately the electric gates remained closed whilst I took the pic. Just think, electric gates back then

Decided to photo some old relics:

Another opportunity too good to miss. It's behind you!

Roll on July

 

[Soltydog]

July's ton done nice & early for me Set out for a planned 80 mile ride taking in Hanging Grimston climb felt good on the way back, but remembering the no stop at home rule I called at the tea rooms in our village for cake & fluids & did another 20. Must have knocked my garmin off at some point, so missed a couple of miles, but still logged 102. I'll post details later, hospital visit now (not me )

 

[Supersuperleeds]

July's ton done nice & early for me Set out for a planned 80 mile ride taking in Hanging Grimston climb felt good on the way back, but remembering the no stop at home rule I called at the tea rooms in our village for cake & fluids & did another 20. Must have knocked my garmin off at some point, so missed a couple of miles, but still logged 102. I'll post details later, hospital visit now (not me )

You went through my neck of the woods, you were within a few streets of me mams house and went straight by my old secondary school