The 2019 Half Century a month Challenge chatzone

[C R]

Glorious day today for my first ever imperial half and my first ever sportive. Flooding played havoc with the route, but I did manage the whole 50 mile in four and a half hours including stops. Full report in the my ride today thread in a bit.

Here's the map

 

[Noodle Legs]

Glorious day today for my first ever metric half and my first ever sportive. Flooding played havoc with the route, but I did manage the whole 50 mile in four and a half hours including stops. Full report in the my ride today thread in a bit.

Here's the map

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Awesome job.

 

[C R]

Awesome job.

Thanks, it was an achievement for me, no doubt, but looking at the distances you guys put in every month I am just a minnow.

 

[Noodle Legs]

Thanks, it was an achievement for me, no doubt, but looking at the distances you guys put in every month I am just a minnow.

Don’t sell yourself short! It’s a good distance to cover is 50 miles, and in a sportive setting too! They can be a little daunting (especially with the “all the gear, no idea” types that want to race) and you managed to smash it all the same!

 

[Domus]

Lovely day in Sunny Radcliffe after almost incessant rain. Set off to visit mum in Chorley with every intention of a 2 pointer, however after turning for home after an hour in the hot house that is a care home I felt chilled and couldn't warm up so only a 77 Km 1 pointer. Missed out the detour through Stoneclough and Whitefield but as it was school chucking out time probably a wise decision.

 

[iandg]

Made it with a few days to spare - message to self don't have a month's lay-off when you're approaching 60!

 

[PeteXXX]

Sorry, folks, I'm out of all challenges due to a knee problem. I don't want to make it any worse by pushing too hard. Hopefully, it's mendable, in time or by witchcraft.

Good luck and kudos to all who are on target to complete the year!

 

[Slick]

Sorry, folks, I'm out of all challenges due to a knee problem. I don't want to make it any worse by pushing too hard. Hopefully, it's mendable, in time or by witchcraft.

Good luck and kudos to all who are on target to complete the year!

Sorry to hear about this, so late in the year to, tough luck. Wishing you that bit of witchcraft comes quickly to you.

 

[13 rider]

Sorry, folks, I'm out of all challenges due to a knee problem. I don't want to make it any worse by pushing too hard. Hopefully, it's mendable, in time or by witchcraft.

Good luck and kudos to all who are on target to complete the year!

That's a shame but you will do silly legog rides you've worn it out . Hope it heals quick

 

[PeteXXX]

@Slick I'm also hoping the witchcraft works.. Thanks

@13 rider Well, I did push it a bit earlier this year,1,200 miles in a couple of weeks. Still, at 66, it was possibly my last chance to crack it. (LEJOG, not my knee )

I the words of someone or another.. I'll be back

 

[C R]

@Slick I'm also hoping the witchcraft works.. Thanks

@13 rider Well, I did push it a bit earlier this year,1,200 miles in a couple of weeks. Still, at 66, it was possibly my last chance to crack it. (LEJOG, not my knee )

I the words of someone or another.. I'll be back

That's the spirit, sooner rather than later, one hopes.

 

[NorthernDave]

Sorry, folks, I'm out of all challenges due to a knee problem. I don't want to make it any worse by pushing too hard. Hopefully, it's mendable, in time or by witchcraft.

Good luck and kudos to all who are on target to complete the year!

Sorry to hear this, but you're right to put your health first. Get well soon!

 

[PeteXXX]

@C R Believe me, the spirit is willing!

@NorthernDave That's my thoughts. If I take it steady over Winter, I might just be fit for next Spring.

 

[bluenotebob]

I’ve had a ‘better than expected’ October – I cycled 945km, which makes it my second best month of the year. I'm not sure why – the weather’s been a challenge .. either wet and very windy, or very wet and windy. A lot of rides this month have involved shower-dodging, or battling into a brutal head wind. My legs have been good though, and I’ve enjoyed putting my new bike through its paces.

I hope that we all have a good November too..

 

[Domus]

A last hurrah for October. Met some mates in Audlem, not been out as a group since the Audlem member had his pacemaker fitted. Very pleasant flat ride of 53 Kms around the cold and wet lanes, managed to ride in three counties, Cheshire, Shropshire and Staffs. Add in a nice lunch and it all came together nicely. Was a bit nippy though.