Cycle 1000 miles in a month?

[Swanage53]

Well 3 out of 4 weeks down and I am on the final run in, I am homing in on that 1000 mile target! I have now cycled 811 miles since 1st June so only another 189 to go. I really thought two weeks ago I wouldn't make it but although not a done deal yet, I am starting to feel a little more confident. In the past 7 days I have cycled 294 miles and burnt near on 19000 calories. Despite eating loads I am fading away a little!

Oh and I did managed to fall off, low speed stuff in traffic. Chain came off and I could not unclip quick enough, I came to a halt and simply flopped to the right, much to the amusement of those around me. Slight graze to knee and elbow and dented pride, however no harm done and up and running again in minutes. I am still waiting the TDF call up

 

[MiK1138]

Your doing grand mate, hopefully the weather gods will be a bit kinder to you in the last week

 

[13 rider]

Well done . Nice to be slightly in front of target bit of wiggle room

 

[RichK]

A couple of years back, I did 1000km in a month (OK, only 60% of your proposal) but it's doable. Just do what you need each day & take note of what your body is telling you. If you need to stop or slow, then stop or slow.

 

[Swanage53]

Less than 100 miles to go now!

 

[Soltydog]

Less than 100 miles to go now!

Looks like the weather might be on your side for the final run in too. Well done on your progress so far

 

[Swanage53]

Looks like the weather might be on your side for the final run in too. Well done on your progress so far

Thanks to you and to everybody else for you kind words of encouragement and support. The one that has amazed me is just how much my fitness has improved, I've never been this fit!

 

[Milkfloat]

Good luck for your last miles. Going to finish off with a single Century ride?

 

[Swanage53]

Hi guys and girls,
Just to let you know 1005 miles done in the end, could have done a few more but just did a gentle 20 miles at the Sportive, as the young lady accompanying me is just recovering from surgery and is not back to full fitness yet. If you read my previous posts you will appreciate that I struggled with the weather, however in 8 days around week 3 I managed 393 miles which stood me in good stead for the last week which was quite leisurely in comparison.
My plan going forward is to keep my miles and fitness up and weight off, although miles wont be as high as this month.
I have also raised a few quid, and feel absolutely wonderful.
Thanks for all your support.
Alan

 

[Dogtrousers]

Bravo!

 

[13 rider]

Well done .I thought you were going to out distance me but I cracked 1030 today .However that's standard milage for me now but takes some getting too which makes your effort so good you should be proud of yourself onwards and upwards .If you commute daily it surprising how the miles clock up

 

[Swanage53]

Well done .I thought you were going to out distance me but I cracked 1030 today .However that's standard milage for me now but takes some getting too which makes your effort so good you should be proud of yourself onwards and upwards .If you commute daily it surprising how the miles clock up

My commute over the recent weeks has been to the station to catch a train, it just so happens s I chose a station 23 miles away and not my local station, so that may continue for at least the summer, although I can't do it everyday unfortunately. The other benefit is that I have saved a few quid in petrol.

 

[ianrauk]

Well done. A great effort.

 

[13 rider]

Early summer commutes are just glorious

 

[burntoutbanger]

Fantastic effort, bloody well done!