100 miles in 5 hours challenge

[Andrew_Culture]

You know what, yeah, screw it why not. It's about time my pedalling got a kick up the ring with a winkle-picker.

First objective is to match @Jon George though - mercy mercy!

 

[totallyfixed]

No, don't.

It's all relative.

Very good. [assuming the pun was intentional].

 

[mattobrien]

That's a very different part of Suffolk from me, then. We've got plenty of hills around here, near Sudbury.

I don't think there are any categorised climbs in suffolk, so while we have mounds, I will stand by the assertion we have no hills.

I will concede that your direction is more rolling that east suffolk, which is positively flat. We might average 30 feet of ascent per mile if we are lucky.

Personally, I think while getting up a hill can be hard work, you at least get a rest on the way down. There isn't much in the way of free wheeling in suffolk, well not for any distance, so it is kind of constant pedalling. You see I am getting my excuses in early now...

 

[MikeG]

I don't think there are any categorised climbs in suffolk, so while we have mounds, I will stand by the assertion we have no hills.........I will concede that your direction is more rolling that east suffolk, which is positively flat. We might average 30 feet of ascent per mile if we are lucky.........

[derail] This is typical, rather than anything special: a short ride around Bures and locale. Into and out of the Stour and Colne valleys produces plenty of climbing. [/derail]

 

[Norry1]

I managed this during last year's RideLondon - however that was riding in groups much of the time and with no need to stop at junctions etc. I can't imagine I could do it solo (other than on a TT bike).

 

[martint235]

A good challenge but not one I'll be doing any time soon. Like @ianrauk I ride a few hundred milers and I'm comfortable riding a 100 solo in under 6 hours but under 5 is just that little bit too quick.

 

[4F]

Personally, I think while getting up a hill can be hard work, you at least get a rest on the way down. There isn't much in the way of free wheeling in suffolk, well not for any distance,

MTFU and get rid of the gears, none of this free wheeling nonsense

 

[totallyfixed]

Considering I posted this challenge on the other thread as a bit of a joke, I'm amazed that some of you are taking up the challenge, it's a very difficult one that few will ever achieve. There is of course a more difficult one should this prove to be too easy , 240 miles in 12 hours. The benchmark in distance riding. Any takers?

 

[4F]

, 240 miles in 12 hours. The benchmark in distance riding. Any takers?

12 hours I have done that distance in 16 hours and 3 mins riding time, I don't think I could shave 4 hours off that...

 

[Jon George]

First objective is to match @Jon George though - mercy mercy!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Right then, let's get started tomorrow....

 

[uclown2002]

http://app.strava.com/activities/119963886

That's the furthest/longest I've ridden at >20mph.

I recall weather conditions were very good, although terrain not flat. 79th consecutive day riding as well averaging 50 miles. On No2 bike also.

OK still a long way short of 100m, but I reckon I could do it in perfect conditions and terrain, and perhaps a little rested.

 

[mattobrien]

Considering I posted this challenge on the other thread as a bit of a joke, I'm amazed that some of you are taking up the challenge, it's a very difficult one that few will ever achieve. There is of course a more difficult one should this prove to be too easy , 240 miles in 12 hours. The benchmark in distance riding. Any takers?

None of us have test attempted, let alone achieved your previous challenge. Give us a chance before setting the next one

 

[totallyfixed]

None of us have test attempted, let alone achieved your previous challenge. Give us a chance before setting the next one

Sudbury Hill Climb beginning of November? The only one I know of in Suffolk. It's a lot of fun, not very long, but a good little test, 70 secs or less of gurning.

 

[Stephen C]

Well, I managed 20.5mph this morning on my way to work, just got to work on maintaining it for a further 85 miles...