The Slowest 10 Mile Bike Ride Challenge

[GuyBoden]

The Slowest 10 Mile Bike Ride Challenge

I had a great 10 mile ride in the sunshine today, to Tatton park cheshire on the flattish country lanes. It took just over 1hour 45mins and I enjoyed every slow minute, lots of fellow cyclists passed me, I said hello and then they were gone up the lane. I just enjoyed looking at the beautiful countryside and I only pedalled when absolutely necessary.

So, can anyone beat my personal slowest record of 1hour 45mins for a 10 mile bike ride, without actually stopping?
(Going very slowly is not as easy as you might think, it's quite a challenge.)

 

[welsh dragon]

I did 10 miles in 2 hours, but I did stop to take photos.. And I did It last year.

 

[GuyBoden]

I did 10 miles in 2 hours, but I did stop to take photos.. And I did It last year.

Slow is good

 

[welsh dragon]

Slow is good

Especially for me

 

[jonny jeez]

There is something genuinely wondrous about riding around slowly. There are times when you can appreciate the movement of the bike more when you are burning virtually no energy but still have a breeze in your face as you purr along contently

 

[roadrash]

Thats my normal speed

 

[13 rider]

Surely @Pat "5mph" can beat that 2 hours at that average

 

[andyfraser]

I can't beat 10 miles in 1 hr 45 mins but tonight, as it was nice and as it's Friday, I went along the paths (even though I was on my road bike!) and did nearly 7 miles in just under 40 minutes. Just pootling along, no effort except for the mile along a main road.

 

[T4tomo]

Not sure I can walk that slowly let alone cycle.

 

[Sim2003]

Slow is good. Think you appreciate your surroundings more.

 

[User32269]

If I hit that time for 10 miles they would send WADA after me for startling upturn in form.

 

[HelsBells Cambs]

Slow is good. Think you appreciate your surroundings more.

That's definitely true. Stop peddling for a bit and just "look." All part of what makes a good ride out.

 

[mjr]

If it wasn't for the "without actually stopping" then several of my rides around London would be candidates, but London congestion is the main reason for the low speed rather than intention.

 

[leedsmick]

I was riding on my way home this lunchtime and was already late back for a call and passed a bloke who was really taking in the sunshine. I slowed right down and gave him a big grin. I was very jealous. I don't go fast at all but he was crawling and loving it!!!

 

[welsh dragon]

I was riding on my way home this lunchtime and was already late back for a call and passed a bloke who was really taking in the sunshine. I slowed right down and gave him a big grin. I was very jealous. I don't go fast at all but he was crawling and loving it!!!

Crawling. That's an excellent way to describe what I do.