2020 cycling goals

[johnblack]

Off road definitely isn't my thing. It normally means I've got horribly lost.

Here's my current plan. Anticlockwise.

Wasn't mine either but I've done quite a bit more over the last few years and have grown to really enjoy it. Going to do the South Downs Way this year at some point, will be a long day out.

 

[Bhitucyclist]

A 32 mile daily round trip commute and the ICaM Challenge soon adds up.

32 mile daily commute ! Each way or both way combined ?

 

[ianrauk]

32 mile daily commute ! Each way or both way combined ?

Combined

 

[overmind]

Complete the IOW randonnee for the first time. I've never done it before. I hope the weather is nice.

Southampton to Bournemouth across the new Forest.

Reading to Oxford and back (maybe not on the same day, see how it goes).

Thats my initial plan anyway ...

 

[Reynard]

What is this ride ? Is it an organised one or just your indiv ride and roure

Just something a bit hairbrained that I came up with back in 2017 and did on a whim...

I've either got the train down to Winchester or driven down with a bike in the car (I'm well north of Cambridge, hence the hairbrained bit), and then ridden to Alresford and back - it's about 18-ish miles in total.

It's a lovely ride along the Itchen valley using NCN 23 (OS Explorer sheet 32) through some absolutely stunning scenery. You *do* need hill legs though, and a bike with suitable gearing.

But for me, it's not just a random ride. Someone close to my heart is buried in St John's churchyard in Alresford, and it's a nice way of paying my respects when I can.

 

[Zipp2001]

Introduce a few more people to this great sport that I have loved for 40+ years. I bought an extra trail bike to add to the other extra trail bike I have. That way they can't use the I don't have a bike excuse. It's worked a few times so I've targeted a few people for this year.

 

[Bhitucyclist]

Introduce a few more people to this great sport that I have loved for 40+ years. I bought an extra trail bike to add to the other extra trail bike I have. That way they can't use the I don't have a bike excuse. It's worked a few times so I've targeted a few people for this year.

Well done thats a great idea

 

[Bhitucyclist]

Complete the IOW randonnee for the first time. I've never done it before. I hope the weather is nice.

Southampton to Bournemouth across the new Forest.

Reading to Oxford and back (maybe not on the same day, see how it goes).

Thats my initial plan anyway ...

Please share the routes if you can

 

[vickster]

To actually manage RLS100 (ish) on 15 August as I can't defer again...and it's getting expensive doing so

 

[Bhitucyclist]

To actually manage RLS100 (ish) on 15 August as I can't defer again...and it's getting expensive doing so

Is that a specific ride ?

 

[vickster]

Is that a specific ride ?

Yes, Ride London, 100 miles, closed roads

 

[ronnie_hawk]

Whats the plan for 2020? Thinking of joining any challenges? I am contemplating P2P again.... only contemplating !
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What's P2P?

 

[pjd57]

They probably are. I am going to try the Muddy Fox ones from Sports Direct. Can't be any worse.

Not plastic , but my first ever lycra bottoms were Muddy Fox from SD.
Washed and worn to death.
Paid far more for others that weren't any better and some that are far worse.

 

[ianrauk]

Even i want to join a club but find it difficult as most clubs and riders are for faster riders. So i do lot of solo rides - in my own pace

Where in London are you? You can check both Cycling UK and London Cycling Campaign websites for more local leisurely social rides?

 

[Bhitucyclist]

Not plastic , but my first ever lycra bottoms were Muddy Fox from SD.
Washed and worn to death.
Paid far more for others that weren't any better and some that are far worse.

Yes i think muddyfox is really good but i havent seen any thing waterproof and nice by them. Specially the ones that has fleece lining underneath for the cold