Cee Jay
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Agreed, none of the days look too bad climbing wise.
I suppose if not put much mileage in it will be the 5 days back to back that some might struggle with
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Agreed, none of the days look too bad climbing wise.
I suppose if not put much mileage in it will be the 5 days back to back that some might struggle with
The climbing isn't a worry at all, other than the north york moors day might be hard work. Its more the long grind of riding all day on the 70 mile plus days.
We're getting everyone together in Battersea Park but doing our depart from the Shard.Unfortunately, I'm in London working that morning so won't get to ride out. Where are you starting from in London and what time? Going out of London isn't too bad, although staying together as a group of 30 will be more or less impossible, I imagine. The roads up through Essex into Cambridgeshire are reasonably good; a bit of undulation but no significants climbs at all.
It's probably stating the bleeding obvious (pun intended) but the lass who's only done 48 miles needs to invest in the very best padded shorts she can afford. After a couple of days she would pay hundreds of pounds for more padding!
Cee Jay
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Yeah, I'm a bit worried that I'm making it 6 days back to back with the French Revolution Sportive this Sunday
Great tip. I'll pass that on.Ride quicker then they will be shorter days
Bloody wiggle taking ages to get me my new cycling shoes. Not sure if I should risk wearing them now or waiting till after.
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DaveH
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60 so far, just stepped up from the mid 40s, but with cycling to and from work, have done 135 this week (including my first 60).
I’m being sensible with my planning. I’m going to do a few more 60s till I’m comfortable, up to 75 and do a few of them, then a couple of 90s before trying my first 100. Once I have done that I will seriously start planning dates, routes and seeing if any mates want to join me for any sections. Meanwhile I’ll do a couple of hundreds back to back and not consider setting out until I know I can do that.
I did the great north run a few years ago and found a I didnt enjoy running distances over 6 miles. If I find that cycling then I’ll not do it. So far I’m really enjoying it.
yorkyexile
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It'll make a hell of a difference if you can do it in a group. If you can cycle that far in a week you're already not far off.
Cee Jay
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See I’ve an alternative theory...and a time saving one.
Do your mid length rides full gas and get up to a decent speed....then when it comes to a longer ride/race/event just knock pace back a couple of miles an hour and you will feel as you’re pootling along and can go for hours more.
For example knock all your rides out at say 17 mph...then when riding at 15mph it will seem as you can ride all day.
Give it a go
MentalistSee I’ve an alternative theory...and a time saving one.
Do your mid length rides full gas and get up to a decent speed....then when it comes to a longer ride/race/event just knock pace back a couple of miles an hour and you will feel as you’re pootling along and can go for hours more.
For example knock all your rides out at say 17 mph...then when riding at 15mph it will seem as you can ride all day.
Give it a go
CollingwoodFTM
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Came off yesterday. Was coming downhill with my mate on a winding country lane we he braked very sharply as a lorry was coming up hill at some speed. I went straight into the back of him and over the handlebars. I a now in the doctors as I landed heavily on my back and have a dinner plate sized lump across my lower back., plus the usual cuts and swollen elbow.
My bike was wedged into his buckled rear wheel. But we managed to get home ok. What pissed me off is I am missing out on a glorious days ride across the Itchen & Test valleys and onto the South Downs today. Plus we were only 200 yards from the pub when I hit him and we didn’t stop for our planned pint.
My bike was wedged into his buckled rear wheel. But we managed to get home ok. What pissed me off is I am missing out on a glorious days ride across the Itchen & Test valleys and onto the South Downs today. Plus we were only 200 yards from the pub when I hit him and we didn’t stop for our planned pint.
Hitchin Exile
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Came off yesterday. Was coming downhill with my mate on a winding country lane we he braked very sharply as a lorry was coming up hill at some speed. I went straight into the back of him and over the handlebars. I a now in the doctors as I landed heavily on my back and have a dinner plate sized lump across my lower back., plus the usual cuts and swollen elbow.
My bike was wedged into his buckled rear wheel. But we managed to get home ok. What pissed me off is I am missing out on a glorious days ride across the Itchen & Test valleys and onto the South Downs today. Plus we were only 200 yards from the pub when I hit him and we didn’t stop for our planned pint.
Oooooooph! Sorry to hear that. You're going to really, really stiff tomorrow!
But chapeau for riding home......
Manuel
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Came off yesterday. Was coming downhill with my mate on a winding country lane we he braked very sharply as a lorry was coming up hill at some speed. I went straight into the back of him and over the handlebars. I a now in the doctors as I landed heavily on my back and have a dinner plate sized lump across my lower back., plus the usual cuts and swollen elbow.
My bike was wedged into his buckled rear wheel. But we managed to get home ok. What pissed me off is I am missing out on a glorious days ride across the Itchen & Test valleys and onto the South Downs today. Plus we were only 200 yards from the pub when I hit him and we didn’t stop for our planned pint.
Ouch. At least you didn't end up under the lorry. Get well soon. Hope the bikes don't take too much repairing.
Al
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Ouch - bad luck. So long as there's nowt broken just remind yourself that it's only pain.Came off yesterday. Was coming downhill with my mate on a winding country lane we he braked very sharply as a lorry was coming up hill at some speed. I went straight into the back of him and over the handlebars. I a now in the doctors as I landed heavily on my back and have a dinner plate sized lump across my lower back., plus the usual cuts and swollen elbow.
My bike was wedged into his buckled rear wheel. But we managed to get home ok. What pissed me off is I am missing out on a glorious days ride across the Itchen & Test valleys and onto the South Downs today. Plus we were only 200 yards from the pub when I hit him and we didn’t stop for our planned pint.
If anyone is going past riding mill, the coffee shop at the station is class. Had a white hot chocolate and a beef and potato pastie. Fueling like a pro, me.
Cee Jay
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It works man...
Not as bad as Monkeytassle and his love of pork pies as ride fuel
Unless at the end of a ride I’d find it hard to get going after that lot
DaveH
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See I’ve an alternative theory...and a time saving one.
Do your mid length rides full gas and get up to a decent speed....then when it comes to a longer ride/race/event just knock pace back a couple of miles an hour and you will feel as you’re pootling along and can go for hours more.
For example knock all your rides out at say 17 mph...then when riding at 15mph it will seem as you can ride all day.
Give it a go
I tend to be doing 12.5 - 14 mph for my long rides. At the moment it is getting used to sitting in a saddle for that long that I need to do. I need to build up arse tolerance as well as fitness!
Walter Ego
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They're class man. One every 100km.Not as bad as Monkeytassle and his love of pork pies as ride fuel
Cee Jay
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Jelly while riding fuck that...and it's miles you pervert
All about the saddle innit...
Walter Ego
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Leave it in your jersey pocket for a bit to warm up and the jelly goes liquid.
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