Congratulations @bruce1530 aka Granddad. You must had read my mind ,I happened to reread my post last night and did wonder about the 100 as you hadn't post it
The 2019 Half Century a month Challenge chatzone
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Domus
Guru
- Location
- Sunny Radcliffe
Very early start, sunny but chilly at 06.20. Usual route to Rawtenstall for coffee and bagel at McDonalds, why they serve Lurpak I'll never know, awful stuff.
Steady climb over Holcombe Hill with lots of bikes going the other way, never seen so many out at that time before, cracking views across the valley in the bright sunshine. Crompton Way, Moss Bank Way to Heaton then into Bolton for Coffee and toast second breakfast, 57.04 Kms
Off to Portmerion for the weekend then up to Grange for a few days, might sneak another ride in June. Hard work being retired.
Steady climb over Holcombe Hill with lots of bikes going the other way, never seen so many out at that time before, cracking views across the valley in the bright sunshine. Crompton Way, Moss Bank Way to Heaton then into Bolton for Coffee and toast second breakfast, 57.04 Kms
Off to Portmerion for the weekend then up to Grange for a few days, might sneak another ride in June. Hard work being retired.
Congratulations, hope everyone is doing well?
Yes, both well.
Slick
Guru
Great night last night completing a charity ride raising funds for the British Heart Foundation. Zero wind or rain and temperatures were such I could complete the ride in shorts and tshirt. Two very different types of 50K loops lay in wait and whoever planned the route is to be commended as we headed out to Newton Mearns which did involve some climbing before heading back down to the quays and a well earned rest.
2nd loop was very different along the very poor road surface that is South Street ad far as Clydebank before heading back into town round Hampden just as a concert came out which was chaos but it was only for a couple of miles and we were soon free of the traffic again. It was then various loops of interesting parts of the city including some magnificent buildings that you wouldn't even notice if you were stuck in a car. We finished this morning passing the east end and the brilliant Velodrome heading back to the start point across a deserted London Road onto the Galligate, through Glasgow Green and back along the Clyde to the start point.
A very happy man this is complete and I managed to raise some cash into the bargain for an awesome charity.
2nd loop was very different along the very poor road surface that is South Street ad far as Clydebank before heading back into town round Hampden just as a concert came out which was chaos but it was only for a couple of miles and we were soon free of the traffic again. It was then various loops of interesting parts of the city including some magnificent buildings that you wouldn't even notice if you were stuck in a car. We finished this morning passing the east end and the brilliant Velodrome heading back to the start point across a deserted London Road onto the Galligate, through Glasgow Green and back along the Clyde to the start point.
A very happy man this is complete and I managed to raise some cash into the bargain for an awesome charity.
All looks correct to me
Right.. That was my 1,100 mile LEJOG, ridden over 15 days, back home last weekend. Crackin' ride(s), but a serious challenge, both physically and mentally! Solo, unsupported, I was fully lade with tent, sleeping bag, stuff and enough tools to fix most problems, though, happily, I had no mechanical issues whatsoever!
I managed several 100+ mile days, a few back to back.
I was quite lucky with the weather, with some soakings, and a headwind for the final 3 days, but, let's face it... I doubt many have had it dry, with a tailwind all the time
To save going through all the details, my diary post is ~here~
I did take a few diversions, and kept off main roads, when I could, hence the extra distance from a 'straight' route. As I was close ish to Tobermorey, I added 50 or so limes to pop in and see the place.
The whole route is on:
View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/35908670
Big box ticked, highly unlikely to ever be ticked again
I managed several 100+ mile days, a few back to back.
I was quite lucky with the weather, with some soakings, and a headwind for the final 3 days, but, let's face it... I doubt many have had it dry, with a tailwind all the time
To save going through all the details, my diary post is ~here~
I did take a few diversions, and kept off main roads, when I could, hence the extra distance from a 'straight' route. As I was close ish to Tobermorey, I added 50 or so limes to pop in and see the place.
The whole route is on:
View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/35908670
Big box ticked, highly unlikely to ever be ticked again
Slick
Guru
A like just doesn't seem enough.Right.. That was my 1,100 mile LEJOG, ridden over 15 days, back home last weekend. Crackin' ride(s), but a serious challenge, both physically and mentally! Solo, unsupported, I was fully lade with tent, sleeping bag, stuff and enough tools to fix most problems, though, happily, I had no mechanical issues whatsoever!
I managed several 100+ mile days, a few back to back.
I was quite lucky with the weather, with some soakings, and a headwind for the final 3 days, but, let's face it... I doubt many have had it dry, with a tailwind all the time
To save going through all the details, my diary post is ~here~
I did take a few diversions, and kept off main roads, when I could, hence the extra distance from a 'straight' route. As I was close ish to Tobermorey, I added 50 or so limes to pop in and see the place.
View attachment 472225
The whole route is on:
View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/35908670
Big box ticked, highly unlikely to ever be ticked again
Right.. That was my 1,100 mile LEJOG, ridden over 15 days, back home last weekend. Crackin' ride(s), but a serious challenge, both physically and mentally! Solo, unsupported, I was fully lade with tent, sleeping bag, stuff and enough tools to fix most problems, though, happily, I had no mechanical issues whatsoever!
I managed several 100+ mile days, a few back to back.
I was quite lucky with the weather, with some soakings, and a headwind for the final 3 days, but, let's face it... I doubt many have had it dry, with a tailwind all the time
To save going through all the details, my diary post is ~here~
I did take a few diversions, and kept off main roads, when I could, hence the extra distance from a 'straight' route. As I was close ish to Tobermorey, I added 50 or so limes to pop in and see the place.
View attachment 472225
The whole route is on:
View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/35908670
Big box ticked, highly unlikely to ever be ticked again
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
I got a ride out with King's Lynn BUG (Bike User Group). Nice social rides with a mixed bunch of bikes. There was a recumbent bike, roadies, old roadies, tourers and me and a gravel bike.
I got on the 0658 from Downham to King's Cross, the rest of BUG got on the 0644 at King's Lynn, the stop before mine, and all called out of the door so I knew which carriage to get in. We then all travelled the hour and 35 minutes to London and simply got off the train, took a few photos and got on our bikes and headed home.
It took an age to get out of London. 9 of us all together. 5 of us girl types and 4 chaps. Some of the crossings were busy and, due to the lovely weather, there were a gazillion people about. It was slow going to start with and we had our first stop at 18 miles at Lee Valley Park Cafe (chicken wrap thing and coffee) and then we pushed on along the river bank path. It was a stunning morning and everyone and their dog was on that river bank. We took it steady and London always takes forever to get out of.
I managed to get a visit from the P-fairy on a gravelly section but my tyres are slimed so no dramas, I put a bit more air in and it hissed a couple of more times but it was fine to the 40 mile mark where we had lunch at Hare Street (Tuna Salad) and I patched the wee hole in my innertube and our intrepid leader, he with the route map, dug out a teeny tiny bit of quartz from the tyre, with a multitool. From then, I didn't get another peep out of my tyre.
Brilliant quick push to Cambridge where we all topped up with water at the Railway Station water place, then on to Ely for little 7" pizzas for tea. Easy run then from Ely to Littleport, to Denver Sluice to Downham. I stopped here as I'd done my 100 and needed to get back for my hound who was with my dog sitter. Gone 9pm by then. The others all pushed on to King's Lynn so much kudos for the additional 12 or so miles that they rode. I'd have gone half way with them if it had been a little earlier but I really don't want to upset my lovely dog sitter.
All in all, a brilliant day. Such fun. It's the furthest that I've gone one way on the train and back by bike and doing the ride with such lovely people made a great ride even better.
After a short ride today, I am 11 miles off my annual target
I got on the 0658 from Downham to King's Cross, the rest of BUG got on the 0644 at King's Lynn, the stop before mine, and all called out of the door so I knew which carriage to get in. We then all travelled the hour and 35 minutes to London and simply got off the train, took a few photos and got on our bikes and headed home.
It took an age to get out of London. 9 of us all together. 5 of us girl types and 4 chaps. Some of the crossings were busy and, due to the lovely weather, there were a gazillion people about. It was slow going to start with and we had our first stop at 18 miles at Lee Valley Park Cafe (chicken wrap thing and coffee) and then we pushed on along the river bank path. It was a stunning morning and everyone and their dog was on that river bank. We took it steady and London always takes forever to get out of.
I managed to get a visit from the P-fairy on a gravelly section but my tyres are slimed so no dramas, I put a bit more air in and it hissed a couple of more times but it was fine to the 40 mile mark where we had lunch at Hare Street (Tuna Salad) and I patched the wee hole in my innertube and our intrepid leader, he with the route map, dug out a teeny tiny bit of quartz from the tyre, with a multitool. From then, I didn't get another peep out of my tyre.
Brilliant quick push to Cambridge where we all topped up with water at the Railway Station water place, then on to Ely for little 7" pizzas for tea. Easy run then from Ely to Littleport, to Denver Sluice to Downham. I stopped here as I'd done my 100 and needed to get back for my hound who was with my dog sitter. Gone 9pm by then. The others all pushed on to King's Lynn so much kudos for the additional 12 or so miles that they rode. I'd have gone half way with them if it had been a little earlier but I really don't want to upset my lovely dog sitter.
All in all, a brilliant day. Such fun. It's the furthest that I've gone one way on the train and back by bike and doing the ride with such lovely people made a great ride even better.
After a short ride today, I am 11 miles off my annual target
One week to go update time we have 36 riders fully posted up . 1 rider I know has done an ride so unofficially @Lilliburlero is still in 
. That leaves 5 riders yet to post so a gentle nudge for @Spinney ,@cosmicbike ,@Osprey ,@demro and @Houthakker
. That leaves 5 riders yet to post so a gentle nudge for @Spinney ,@cosmicbike ,@Osprey ,@demro and @Houthakker
- Location
- Egham
Oops I've done it again. Ride done, will go off with tail between legs and update thread...
Houthakker
A Happy Wanderer
- Location
- Lancashire coast
A bit slow getting mine updated this month but have 2 rides to count so have now updated that.
Thanks for the prompt!
Thanks for the prompt!
Noodle Legs
Winging it
- Location
- Coalville, Leicestershire
Right.. That was my 1,100 mile LEJOG, ridden over 15 days, back home last weekend. Crackin' ride(s), but a serious challenge, both physically and mentally! Solo, unsupported, I was fully lade with tent, sleeping bag, stuff and enough tools to fix most problems, though, happily, I had no mechanical issues whatsoever!
I managed several 100+ mile days, a few back to back.
I was quite lucky with the weather, with some soakings, and a headwind for the final 3 days, but, let's face it... I doubt many have had it dry, with a tailwind all the time
To save going through all the details, my diary post is ~here~
I did take a few diversions, and kept off main roads, when I could, hence the extra distance from a 'straight' route. As I was close ish to Tobermorey, I added 50 or so limes to pop in and see the place.
View attachment 472225
The whole route is on:
View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/35908670
Big box ticked, highly unlikely to ever be ticked again
Absolutely awesome
JOGLE next.....
Cheers..Absolutely awesome
JOGLE next.....
The thought had crossed my mind, but the thought of those Devon and Cornwall hills with 850 miles in my legs!!
Fiona R
Formerly known as Cranky Knee Girl
- Location
- N Somerset
Just utterly brilliant. We must have just missed you on Mull. That north easterly gale week before last made everything very challenging and very cold camping. It's a totally different kettle of fish carrying camping kit too. We could share tent/cooking and tools/spare tyre weight etc but only managed 3 x 100km+ days in our fortnight. Be very very proud and keep the buzz going.Right.. That was my 1,100 mile LEJOG, ridden over 15 days, back home last weekend. Crackin' ride(s), but a serious challenge, both physically and mentally! Solo, unsupported, I was fully lade with tent, sleeping bag, stuff and enough tools to fix most problems, though, happily, I had no mechanical issues whatsoever!
I managed several 100+ mile days, a few back to back.
I was quite lucky with the weather, with some soakings, and a headwind for the final 3 days, but, let's face it... I doubt many have had it dry, with a tailwind all the time
To save going through all the details, my diary post is ~here~
I did take a few diversions, and kept off main roads, when I could, hence the extra distance from a 'straight' route. As I was close ish to Tobermorey, I added 50 or so limes to pop in and see the place.
View attachment 472225
The whole route is on:
View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/35908670
Big box ticked, highly unlikely to ever be ticked again
