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She's done it. 50K celebration video:
https://www.periscope.tv/yearinthesaddle/1nAKEMORwnyKL?
https://www.periscope.tv/yearinthesaddle/1nAKEMORwnyKL?
Kajsa Tylen: The Billie Dovey 81 miles a day progress thread
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Dogtrousers
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By the way I've done my pledge for next year. None of this cycling malarkey, which I'll be doing anyway, but something difficult: I'll be attempting to skip 50 times in one go without tying myself up in knots in the rope. Anyone who thinks this is easy hasn't seen me trying to skip.
Aravis
Putrid Donut
- Location
- Gloucester
Out of somewhat more than academic interest, where? On Kajsa's Year in the Saddle site, which I thought she was referring to in the YouTube video a few days ago, there seem to have been two offerings since February. So I'm guessing there's somewhere else.
Unreserved congratulations of course, but there are places where my finest words are more likely to be seen by the lady herself. The British reserve may have to be put aside for once. This is quite emotional...
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Cracking a solo.
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Congratulations Kajsa Tylén @yearinthesaddle on 50K+ miles - what an achievement! - Celebrations http://cycl.chat/2hsU4N3
Kajsa Tylén @yearinthesaddle
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Congratulations Kajsa Tylén @yearinthesaddle on 50K+ miles - what an achievement! - Celebrations http://cycl.chat/2hsU4N3
Kajsa Tylén @yearinthesaddle
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Dogtrousers
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I clicked the pledge menu button on the ayits site. Filled in the little form and pressed OK.
Aravis
Putrid Donut
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- Gloucester
Thanks. Ask a silly question, I suppose!
Having looked a bit more closely, the sorting on the pledge list looks to be a bit up the spout. However there still don't seem to be as many pledges as I would expect, and most are pretty old.
The AYITS site was excellent for getting the awareness out there early, but seemed largely to fall into disuse as time went on. Hence my speculation that pledges are generally being made elsewhere.
simon.r
Person
- Location
- Nottingham
That really is an amazing achievement - history in the making.
I'm going to join the short ride on Sunday and am looking forward to meeting Kajsa and saying hello and well done.
I'm going to join the short ride on Sunday and am looking forward to meeting Kajsa and saying hello and well done.
simon.r
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[QUOTE 4591742, member: 9609"]Is it 50,000 miles or kilometres that she has done? either would be amazing. Does her year end on the 31st ? and is she going to try and get it up to a 1000 a week and do 52,000 ?[/QUOTE]
50,000 km. I believe she's going to keep going until the 31st, but don't know if she has another target.
50,000 km. I believe she's going to keep going until the 31st, but don't know if she has another target.
simon.r
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- Location
- Nottingham
Say hello if you do make it. I'll be on a red Kona.
Will do, I'll probably be on my px if I make it.
Dogtrousers
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[QUOTE 4591742, member: 9609"]Is it 50,000 miles or kilometres that she has done? either would be amazing. Does her year end on the 31st ? and is she going to try and get it up to a 1000 a week and do 52,000 ?[/QUOTE]
It's 50,000km.
Her challenge ends early morning of the 31st (It was a leap year, remember) with a party at Leisure Lakes bike shop.
I have no idea what her plans are between now and then. She has said she might slack off a bit. There are a couple of statistical targets she could choose: 1,000 km/week as you say, and keeping her average over 90 miles/day.
It's 50,000km.
Her challenge ends early morning of the 31st (It was a leap year, remember) with a party at Leisure Lakes bike shop.
I have no idea what her plans are between now and then. She has said she might slack off a bit. There are a couple of statistical targets she could choose: 1,000 km/week as you say, and keeping her average over 90 miles/day.
OP
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Cracking a solo.
Such an incredible achievement by A Year in the Saddle - Kajsa Tylen's 2016 Cycling WR Attempt - congratulations Kajsa!
A Year in the Saddle - Kajsa Tylen's 2016 Cycling WR Attempt added 2 new photos.
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Yesterday was an absolutely fantastic day from start to finish. I got to share my record-hitting day with some of my favourite people and there were tears but mainly lots and lots of laughs! Of course, it isn't over yet, I still have until the end of the year to add to the total and then I have to send all my evidence to Guinness and hope everything is as it should be. So it's not official until they say it is.
My plan now is to start recovering, with reduced miles (but without slacking), and enjoying the rest of the year. And do the admin of course!
Please do come along to Harvey Hadden on Sunday (10am if you want to ride with me, 11.30am if you don't) to celebrate, and/or the Finish Line Party at 8am on 31 Dec.
Finally, THANK YOU to everyone who came out yesterday and to all of you who have commented on all the pictures and links - I think I've read them all!! And thank you to Suzie's Farm Shop & Tea Room for being a wonderful part of my journey and making enough scones!!
