100 miles in 5 hours challenge
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MickeyBlueEyes
Eat, Sleep, Ride, Repeat.
- Location
- Derbyshire
In definitely up for this challenge this year. When, I don't know, I don't think I'll plan it too much, just go for a rasp about on a nice sunny day.
MickeyBlueEyes
Eat, Sleep, Ride, Repeat.
- Location
- Derbyshire
Did my first Imperial century of the year this morning, and with it completed this challenge. I actually ended up doing almost a 121 miler, I got to 100 miles in under 4:50 so had a bit in the bag.
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
I did what was for me a fast 50 miles a few weeks ago and couldn't average more than 18mph. When I looked back at the analysis, where I lost a lot of time was having to stop or slow down at junctions & traffic lights (obviously right turns I have to stop completely), stopping for roadworks and through towns my speed dropped massively. Not saying I could do 20mph average but it seems the route has a significant effect
How do you 100 mile in 5 hours supermen accommodate this? Design a route with as few junctions, towns etc as possible?
How do you 100 mile in 5 hours supermen accommodate this? Design a route with as few junctions, towns etc as possible?
MickeyBlueEyes
Eat, Sleep, Ride, Repeat.
- Location
- Derbyshire
That's kind if part of it. I'm not a huge fan of riding through towns and 'white' country roads for something like this, triple figure A & B roads are where I ride most. There's a lot of inputs, fitness obviously and the ability to maintain a pace mile in mile out, not a short burst for 5/10 miles then slow down for a few miles then have another burst. Much better to get in a rhythm and stay there.
I'm not saying its easy, I've progressed loads this last year. So much so I felt good enough to go out and do a 51 miler on the way to work this morning at just under 21mph average, even after yesterday's ride.
Sittingduck
Legendary Member
- Location
- Somewhere flat
You're right about traffic lights and junctions. They will kill your avg, so if you can plan a route that's very rural you will stand a better chance. As you have said, try to incorporate more left hand turns than right-handers too.
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Joshua Plumtree
Approaching perfection from a distance.
Or set your Garmin to stop recording when your speed drops below 15 mph! 
Rustybucket
Veteran
- Location
- South Coast
I'd be happy if I do 100 miles in 6 hours this year! 5 hours is very impressive!
Joshua Plumtree
Approaching perfection from a distance.
By far the easiest way would be to ride as part of a large group. I could see myself possibly dipping under the 5 hour mark with the help of stronger, faster riders; but would consider this an impossible target on my own.
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
I did a 6 hour one last month, no way on this earth could I do it in 5 hours
totallyfixed
Veteran
- Location
- The only county without a McDonalds
Dr_pink hoping to go under 5 hours this Saturday in North Norfolk, a very lumpy course. She is only ranked 8th quickest out of 20 women, we shall see.
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
Glad to see the days training ride we me is paying dividends.
Go @dr_pink all the best for Saturday . I take it that's not on a fixed I knew I'd convert you both
totallyfixed
Veteran
- Location
- The only county without a McDonalds
Funnily enough no, you haven't converted us, and even stranger when she last did this 2 years ago it was won on fixed
.Are well I tried .Funnily enough no, you haven't converted us, and even stranger when she last did this 2 years ago it was won on fixed
