Off out on the bike this morning,rain,wind and not a nice day to be on the bike but i was determined to get out.Did'nt have a route in mind,was thinking of 30 ish miles as it was'nt pleasant at all out so just looked ahead and peddaled.After 20 or so miles i decided today was the day to hit my first half century,i was absolutely determined.After getting a bit lost i finally found familiar surroundings,going well up to 30 ish miles,still windy and raining and boom,i bonked.stopped for 10 mins,had a drink from my bottle,let my numb feet get some feeling back then i was off again.However the going was difficult now as i just could'nt find the energy.The thought of coffee and toast and jam would'nt leave my mind but i did'nt pass any food stops that were open.So looking at the computer i thought if i headed for home i would be very close to the 50 miles i so yearned to reach.44 miles and my feet were drenched,freezing and very painful,i was in a head wind and struggling to turn the pedals up a hill,at 48.3 miles i came to my front gate and just could'nt go any further...................But the toast and coffee was luvvvvverly. So i feel a bit cheated by the weather but still at least i got out on the bike.
I feel a bit cheated really.
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flying start
Veteran
Nice write up matey at least you got out on a bike good going I was out on the mtb yesterday at Whinlatter snow made it very hard going and slush made my feet wet and cold top marks for just getting out the door with a bike
Matthew_T
"Young and Ex-whippet"
- Location
- Prestatyn, North Wales
My longest ever ride was 80 miles last summer. I hope to reach my first century this year too.
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
It is disappointing when you get so close, we are weird aren't we us cyclists...what's 1.7 miles at the end of the year?...
We certainly are mate,it was a case of so close yet so far,but when i saw my gate i really could'nt have given a monkeesIt is disappointing when you get so close, we are weird aren't we us cyclists...what's 1.7 miles at the end of the year?...
Oh and average speed was 15.3 mph so was happy with.We certainly are mate,it was a case of so close yet so far,but when i saw my gate i really could'nt have given a monkees
Awesome stuff...
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
Well done !
At least you got out, my son managed to cut his face with something from my tool box yesterday when my attention was diverted so i have a whingy kid, whingy wife and screaming toddler to deal with , suddenly a rain soaked ride seems like a pleasant use of my time .
At least you got out, my son managed to cut his face with something from my tool box yesterday when my attention was diverted so i have a whingy kid, whingy wife and screaming toddler to deal with , suddenly a rain soaked ride seems like a pleasant use of my time .
Hip Priest
Veteran
I woke up with a hangover today after drinking too much and chasing it down with a dirty pizza. I decided that the only way to make myself feel like less of a fat pig was to go out and ride. After 25 cold, windy, hilly miles I feel much better.
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
well done , i have only done 1.5 miles this weekend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
been a busy man then?
matthat
Über Member
- Location
- South Liverpool
Well done for getting out folks!! I've managed 8 miles to work this weekend but have to admit that was out of need rather than choice!!
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
early sat am ride out due to working on bike then rest of the spent having quality time with other half and sundays are always busy father and daughter days .... so yes roll on dry days and i can get tandem out for quality father daughter rides
