simon the viking
Guru
I have in the past only managed 3 x 50 mile rides in the seven years I've been cycling the longest until today was 56 miles.... I always thought it was time restraints stopping me from going further (Being home for lad when he gets back from school on my day off etc) so today with Little V on holiday with in laws and Mrs V at work I went off determined to do 63 miles (100 Km) for the Strava Distance challenge.
I found a nice cafe in Atherstone (Apart from some Scally's lurking outside smoking something dubious... the bike was locked and in full view at ALL times) Four quid for lunch and a coffee!
I think I over rated my fitness levels a little not having done anything over 30 miles in recent months so... Yeah.... Don't think I'll be doing it again any time soon at 58 miles - 5 miles from home I started to get cramp in both legs! A quick stop and a walk about worked a bit but would have stopped longer but the tom tom was beginning to get critical on power and didn't want to lose the last 4 miles and miss out on the challenge badge!
https://www.strava.com/activities/2601634298
I found a nice cafe in Atherstone (Apart from some Scally's lurking outside smoking something dubious... the bike was locked and in full view at ALL times) Four quid for lunch and a coffee!
I think I over rated my fitness levels a little not having done anything over 30 miles in recent months so... Yeah.... Don't think I'll be doing it again any time soon at 58 miles - 5 miles from home I started to get cramp in both legs! A quick stop and a walk about worked a bit but would have stopped longer but the tom tom was beginning to get critical on power and didn't want to lose the last 4 miles and miss out on the challenge badge!
https://www.strava.com/activities/2601634298