Done my 1st 100 miler

[Shooter999]

Started cycling end of last summer with a group of local lads (aged 40-60), and have been really enjoying it.

We've entered a couple of sportives this year (100 mile version), so I wanted to see what it felt like to do 100miles. I now know it's very difficult, especially if you are on your own, and the 1st 50 mile have 5500ft of climbing!!

I am knackered, gonna have a large glass of wine and go to bed.

For anyone interested, details of ride:

https://www.strava.com/activities/509264575

 

[Incontinentia Buttocks]

Well done! I did my first one last year, got a bit tiring at about the 70 mile point and was glad when I rolled home.

 

[PeteXXX]

Well done indeed! It's a great feeling to know you've achieved your first Century ride.



edit: looking at the Strava profile, the initial 50 miles were pretty hilly!

 

[Tin Pot]

Nice. I need to do a century at some point soon.

 

[Buck]

Good riding there Robert. Looks like you had some challenging climbs in the first 50.

Well done on achieving your first 100 and enjoy your glass of wine.

 

[Elybazza61]

Nicely done;not exactly a flat route either.

 

[PK99]

Chapeau!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Well done, 200km audax next?

 

[13 rider]

Great feeling doing a ton .did my first last summer and watching the odemeter click past 99.9 was great
Well done on yours

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Well done!

A century at this time of year isn't easy. You did a very respectable time (translation: none of my centuries have been that quick yet ) and you'll find it easier once the warmer weather comes round.

 

[IBarrett]

Very impressive and well done.
I've been riding since about October and I'm 53 and I'm pretty sure I couldn't do 100 miles without getting help from public transport !

 

[Dogtrousers]

And at a miserable cold time of year too. Now relax

 

[ianrauk]

Well done.

Another candidate for the 100 mile a month challenge for 2017

 

[slowmotion]

Well done! I have never managed it but it's one of my goals. I think I would find the last twenty miles a bit of a challenge.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Fantastic achievement, especially considering the weather and the terrain.
Well done!