First 80 miler.

[rickh01]

Completed my first 80 mile today on my £300 btwin road bike. Been doing it around 18 month now give or take a few month out because the bike is a little lively in the wet. I listened to other riders and used jelly babies instead of gels. Which worked a treat. Looking forward to my first 100 mile. Hoping to find people to ride with soon. Because 80 mile on your own is lonely and I can see why people give up on this sport. I genuinely love it but can't commit to a club because of work. But get out most evenings after work. Legs are stiffening up now as well as my knees. So I'll have a couple of days off now then start a few sprint sessions... Hoping to change my bike by Christmas. Just thought I'd share this with the community because since I took it up any questions or help I needed everyone on here have been really helpful.

 

[ScotiaLass]

Well done!!!

 

[theloafer]

hey rick ....congrats on your ride when you do your first 100 it will stay with you for ever

 

[mjr]

Why do you need to commit to a club? Aren't most happy if you turn up and ride, outside of competition?

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Well done Rick.

If you can do 80, you'll do the 100.

 

[wam68]

Why do you need to commit to a club? Aren't most happy if you turn up and ride, outside of competition?

Mjray is right. Guys ride with us all the time. No need to join the club. Congrats on the 80 miler. You'll be pushing hard for the 100 next.

 

[cyberknight]

Why do you need to commit to a club? Aren't most happy if you turn up and ride, outside of competition?

+1
"My" club knows my work /family commitments and i turn up about once every 2/3 weeks and im welcomed .

 

[_aD]

Good on you! Don't forget to come brag in here.

 

[welsh dragon]

Well done.many congratulations.

 

[busman]

Well done fella.

 

[Katherine]

Completed my first 80 mile today on my £300 btwin road bike. Been doing it around 18 month now give or take a few month out because the bike is a little lively in the wet. I listened to other riders and used jelly babies instead of gels. Which worked a treat. Looking forward to my first 100 mile. Hoping to find people to ride with soon. Because 80 mile on your own is lonely and I can see why people give up on this sport. I genuinely love it but can't commit to a club because of work. But get out most evenings after work. Legs are stiffening up now as well as my knees. So I'll have a couple of days off now then start a few sprint sessions... Hoping to change my bike by Christmas. Just thought I'd share this with the community because since I took it up any questions or help I needed everyone on here have been really helpful.

Well done. Where did you go?

 

[Racing roadkill]

Fair play.