Sbudge
Cyclist
- Location
- NW London & The Chilterns
On windy days I always try to plan my routes so the tailwind is on the way back ... that's usually enough to ensure the wind drops to nothing at halfway!!
The 2019 Half Century a month Challenge chatzone
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Monthly report we have 40 riders fully posted up as we had a couple of late declarations . 3 riders with a Jan ride are yet to post a Feb ride , paging @demro ,@L Q and @Katherine ( who I am certain has done a ride but not updated the challenge thread) . Well done everyone and congrats to @kapelmuur the first to post a March ride
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NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
With more mild and dry weather, it made sense to grab the March banker while the going was good as you never can tell at this time of the year.
Nothing fancy, just familiar roads combined to get the miles in while keeping out of the worst of the breeze, which was only really a problem on a couple of stretches on the homeward leg.
Nothing fancy, just familiar roads combined to get the miles in while keeping out of the worst of the breeze, which was only really a problem on a couple of stretches on the homeward leg.
Noodle Legs
Winging it
- Location
- Coalville, Leicestershire
March done.
A 43 miler from Estepona to Marbella and back which was a ride of two halves- the first being the equivalent of the Fred Whitton classic with near 20% climbs with alarming regularity and the latter a 24.5 mph 6-mile thrashfest down what can only be described as the Spanish equivalent of the A1!
Had a few beers on the sunny harbour at Marbella and called in at Puerto Banus on the way back to admire the playboys’ boatyard....
Earned my tan-line badge of honour as well today!
42.9 in 2:52.
https://strava.app.link/YILX9QzBJU
A 43 miler from Estepona to Marbella and back which was a ride of two halves- the first being the equivalent of the Fred Whitton classic with near 20% climbs with alarming regularity and the latter a 24.5 mph 6-mile thrashfest down what can only be described as the Spanish equivalent of the A1!
Had a few beers on the sunny harbour at Marbella and called in at Puerto Banus on the way back to admire the playboys’ boatyard....
Earned my tan-line badge of honour as well today!
42.9 in 2:52.
https://strava.app.link/YILX9QzBJU
bluenotebob
Veteran
- Location
- France
Agreed @NorthernDave - you never can tell at this time of year. One thing's for sure - Storm Freya arrives here tomorrow, promptly followed by her siblings, so the chances of getting out on the bike again before Tuesday look very bleak. So I stretched my legs this afternoon, and had a good run out. I suppose that I could now spend the next 29 days in front of the fire without a care in the world.
lane
Veteran
Absolutely agree - unfortunately a mechanical a couple of miles from home frustrated my effort.
NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
Sorry to hear that - a like for the effort, not the mechanical.
- Location
- Manchester
Wet and cold March ride. Almost 45 miles and absolutely no motivation to make it a 50!
When I finally get a chance to sit down at the pc, I'll update the thread for February and March.
When I finally get a chance to sit down at the pc, I'll update the thread for February and March.
Sbudge
Cyclist
- Location
- NW London & The Chilterns
Seems like lots of us have new bikes for the Spring this year!Off the mark for March did my usual 50km loop to St Bernards Abbey notable because it was my first ride on my new bike
Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
No new bike likely for me anytime soon,just as well I like the ones I have :-)
Marches 50km done 52 km along the Glamorgan Coast and Back.
Small detour to see the old Windmill tower at Wick now converted into a modern house. The top bit has been missing as long as I remember.
Carried on back through Aberthaw and Rhoose stopped briefly to get a pic of the Blue anchor Pub where people have been waiting for a pint since 1380 :-)
Had a welcome tailwind homeward .
Camera time stamp is set to BST hardly worth the effort now.Roll on summertime.
Good Luck everyone else doing the various challenges.
Marches 50km done 52 km along the Glamorgan Coast and Back.
Small detour to see the old Windmill tower at Wick now converted into a modern house. The top bit has been missing as long as I remember.
Carried on back through Aberthaw and Rhoose stopped briefly to get a pic of the Blue anchor Pub where people have been waiting for a pint since 1380 :-)
Had a welcome tailwind homeward .
Camera time stamp is set to BST hardly worth the effort now.Roll on summertime.
Good Luck everyone else doing the various challenges.
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Fiona R
Formerly known as Cranky Knee Girl
- Location
- N Somerset
In the Lakes for the weekend and took the mtbs. Somehow managed to get out between the rain and wind then on Sunday night it snowed. Monday we did a tour of Skiddaw from Mungrisdale. it was better than the pics! what a Monday. Then realised it was 51km so March 50km done too. Just a perfect day on the bikes, even if you cannot see the wind.
Looks like you had some interesting riding conditions
Nice 50 mile loop, today, with a couple of mates. Really slow start, as one chap was getting over a lurgee. After a cake stop, I headed homewards as I had to be back by 15.00ish, as family was coming round for pancakes
Further details will be posted in The Other Place later.
https://strava.app.link/MS5fgBWDOU
Fiona R
Formerly known as Cranky Knee Girl
- Location
- N Somerset
Actually only really the wind was a problem as on mtbs, some slushy parts but definitely not icy. The light and contrasts were incredible.
