The 2016 Half Century (50 KM or 50 Mile) A Month Challenge - Chatzone

[Eribiste]

A cold, wet and windy 54 klicks laid down today to start my half century a month target.

It will stop being wet and windy sometime this year won't it?

 

[MikeW-71]

I very much hope so.

 

[MikeW-71]

Had a go today, but the energy just wasn't there for whatever reason, but 20 miles was better than nothing. You don't realise how much you lose when you've not ridden much for 2 months.

 

[123456789]

I totally and utterly wimped out this weekend although in my defence the weather was really bad.

Will have to opus dei myself next weekend

 

[cosmicbike]

I think I may actually be capable of starting this one again. Managed 24 miles with my Dad's group on New Years Eve, and if I go at that pace (just over 3 hours, including coffee stop) I reckon 31 and a bit is within range...

 

[NorthernDave]

It's been a rubbish week cycling wise - grim weather and as busy as, well, Mr Busy at work means that there hasn't been the chance of a pootle round the block, let alone a decent post work ride out.

However...there looks to be a weather window tomorrow morning where I should have time to squeeze a cheeky half in, if I wrap up warm.

And Sunday looks even better!

Edited to add: Just checked the BBC travel info pages and it looks like a lot of roads are still closed due to flooding out to the East of Leeds. Obviously Linton and Tadcaster bridges respectively will be shut for a while, but it's a little surprising to find that roads around Ulleskelf, Cawood and the like are still under water two weeks after the floods...gives you some understanding of just how bad it's been doesn't it?

 

[tallliman]

Sunday does look good at the moment, will have to try and do some more distance.. Not counting my commutes for this else I'd have another point.

 

[Lilliburlero]

Popped in my 2nd 50 km of the month today. I just had to take advantage of the gorgeous weather

 

[NorthernDave]

Yesterday the forecast for today was grim - the Met Office even gave out a yellow weather warning for rain.
So, based largely on that I made plans for today that didn't include getting out on the bike.
Needless to say apart from a heavy shower at around 8.30 this morning it's been dry all day...I'm starting to think that meteorology might be the biggest scam since the Emperors new clothes

 

[ColinJ]

I have a 16.4 miles a day target for this year so I should have done 164 miles by today, but I have actually only done ... 2!

I have had the excuse of a heavy cold but I am feeling a lot better now so I had better get back on my bike and start catching up! I will try and get out tomorrow. I'll test myself along the flat A646 to Mytholmroyd. If I feel ok I will do the Cragg Vale climb and whatever I do after that will mean at least a 21 mile ride. If all is well I will make sure I get the half metric century in.

 

[tallliman]

A second (non-commute) 50+k ride today. Quite a nice day out really, wind was a little blowy but at least it had a consistent direction. Managed to make it a crosswind a lot of the time.

 

[Jon George]

I'm back for this year!

Two targets for 2016 (back problems notwithstanding): this challenge and to get on a bike every day, however short the journey. I wish everyone good luck.

 

[themosquitoking]

Got my first one in today, an easy 50km around London town so nice and flat to ease me in gently to the new year. Aiming for a hilly 50 miles next time out.

 

[123456789]

I managed my first 50k this Sunday, was a bit grim first thing but brightened up.

Getting concerned about getting my 50 imperial as next weekend i'm away and for the following two one of the two days are also booked

May have to do it on the Turbo that's gotta be worth a bonus point!

 

[Katherine]

I managed my first 50k this Sunday, was a bit grim first thing but brightened up.

Getting concerned about getting my 50 imperial as next weekend i'm away and for the following two one of the two days are also booked

May have to do it on the Turbo that's gotta be worth a bonus point!

All challenge rides have to be done outside on your bike. Sorry.