The Imperial Century A Month Challenge Chatzone

[Aravis]

Too good a chance to miss today. If ever there was a perfect day to be out on a bike, this was it: total absence of any noticeable wind throughout, moderate temperature from dawn to dusk, and no rain.

I'm progressing with filling in all the numbers from 100 to 150 on Strava; today was 137, leaving just 138 and 140-149 inclusive. I don't know whether I can do it before I'm finished but it's fun to try.

Today I also completed 100 centuries since starting again just over three years ago. And to mark this momentous day I went to - Birmingham!

 

[Racing roadkill]

The weather was almost Summer like today, so I took full advantage and got number ton number 10 done.

 

[StuAff]

I was looking at the perfect cycling weather this week, and sadly comparing the weather forecast for today, which was horrible.

The weather forecasters were right. I rode out to Grain on the Hoo peninsula and had quite a pleasant outbound leg. It drizzled a bit on the way back until I had about 30 miles to go. The hilliest miles of the ride. Then it got serious and hammered it down. And to cap it all I punctured only a few miles from the end. Got back utterly drenched and shivering like crazy.

Fun, if you like that sort of thing.

Type 2 fun, innit....

 

[cosmicbike]

Rubbish weather here too. Forecast is good for tomorrow so I think I'm out early to try and get this months ride done. Bought new arm and knee warmers today and looks like first outing will be tomorrow

 

[Supersuperleeds]

October done. 134 miles to Lincoln. Currently sat at the station waiting for the train. Done in the company of @13 rider and @Lilliburlero. Unfortunately @tallliman had to bail out early doors.

 

[Pale Rider]

October done. 134 miles to Lincoln. Currently sat at the station waiting for the train. Done in the company of @13 rider and @Lilliburlero. Unfortunately @tallliman had to bail out early doors.

Good effort in the weather.

Bitterly cold wind up here.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Good effort in the weather.

Bitterly cold wind up here.

Was very cold first thing but after a few hours it was okay

 

[Soltydog]

Was very cold first thing but after a few hours it was okay

I was out early & freezing my bits off, not wearing enough layers, but by the end of the ride (11am) it was considerably warmer & I was maybe a little too warm. Well done to all doing a century today, not ideal weather

 

[cosmicbike]

October done. Cold at 0600hrs this morning, 0.2 degrees in the Surrey Hills
101 miles, ten down, 2 to go

 

[13 rider]

October done. Cold at 0600hrs this morning, 0.2 degrees in the Surrey Hills
101 miles, ten down, 2 to go

Well done only 2 more to go

 

[Lilliburlero]

As @Supersuperleeds says, October out of the way with my first double metric for quite a while. Big thanks to @13 rider and @Supersuperleeds for dragging me around today, much appreciated . I was feeling it big time after the cafe break with 50 miles to go, but they were great as usual

 

[StuAff]

Also done. A Hampshire (with a bit of West Sussex) loop. Hard work with a strong headwind for the first half, and somewhat nippy. Ideal for 5,000+ft of climbing then! Lights needed for last stretch- was just putting them on when I had the bonus of seeing Hummers (doing a recce for the annual London-Pompey ride, this Friday- unfortunately clashing with the Shoreham FNRttC).

 

[Trickedem]

On Saturday I had an Army reunion in Birmingham. The original plan was to ride up, till I saw the forecast. Pouring rain and a headwind! So plan B....ride home. Thankfully not too much of a hangover, so I was away before 5.30am.
The escape from Brum was via NCN 5 which goes through some nice parks. It was very cold once I left Birmingham and was showing -3 at the coldest.

The route then went through Warwickshire where there was a magnificent sunrise

Then through the Cotswolds through Oxfordshire, Northants, Buckinghamshire and Beds.
I will definitely do this again.

Https://www.strava.com/activities/1890059910

 

[Aravis]

I was looking at the perfect cycling weather this week, and sadly comparing the weather forecast for today, which was horrible.

The weather forecasters were right. I rode out to Grain on the Hoo peninsula and had quite a pleasant outbound leg. It drizzled a bit on the way back until I had about 30 miles to go. The hilliest miles of the ride. Then it got serious and hammered it down. And to cap it all I punctured only a few miles from the end. Got back utterly drenched and shivering like crazy.

Fun, if you like that sort of thing.

I knew I shouldn't've been prattling on about how fantastic everything was on Friday - but I couldn't help myself! Sorry mate.

But srsly, Friday was absolutely gorgeous.

Some of my favourite rides have been in the worst of conditions. A self-cleaning bike would be handy though.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I too got my October ride done yesterday. Blooming cold in the morning but the wind direction and strength was ideal for a trip out to Vyrnwy. 113.68 miles at 13.8 mph average but a tougher ride than expected as I ran seriously short of energy towards the end. Ride report here