The Imperial Century A Month Challenge Chatzone

[Trickedem]

@ianrauk and I did our November Century on Sunday. It was a bit of a grey day to start with, although we did see a tiny bit of muted sunshine later on. As it was Remembrance Sunday I had planned a route to visit the War Grave in Lenham. 52 soldiers lost their lives in a single V1 bomb incident just days before D Day. Over 40 were injured, many seriously. However there was a war on and within days the Unit departed for D Day.
We arrived a bit early to hear the service and the last post, but we did get to listen to two pipers playing a lament, which was very moving.

A nice lunch at a garden centre and an escaped Llama were the other highlights of day.

Overall a fairly easy ride for me considering my complete lack of fitness and I finished the ride on exactly 100 miles, stopping at my son's pub for a pint.

 

[ianrauk]

Yep. Thanks to @Trickedem for the great ride through the sometimes very mucky Kent lanes. We have a few short showers' but nothing to put the dampener on things.
So scores on the doors. 102 miles for the day. Imperial century month # 132 in a row.
1 more month to go.

 

[13 rider]

Novembers done ,I just completed my slowest ton 101 miles in 7hrs 6mins really struggled from 60 miles . I don't think I've fully recovered from a cold a couple of weeks ago but stubbornly pressed on to get it done . 1 more to go

 

[sittingbull]

........ I just completed my slowest ton 101 miles in 7hrs 6mins really struggled from 60 miles ........

I wish my slowest was that quick

At least you got over half-way before struggling; quite a noticeable drop in temperature today too. Take some time to recover before the final one

 

[Dogtrousers]

I wish my slowest was that quick

At least you got over half-way before struggling; quite a noticeable drop in temperature today too. Take some time to recover before the final one

It's 17 minutes faster than my fastest

I know this fact because, having signed up for Ride London I've just realised that the 8hr cutoff could be a real problem, so I've just spent some time poring over my records. I have, on a couple of occasions, beaten 8 hrs, so I should be OK. But I'm likely to have the broom wagon hot in pursuit.

In preparation for re-joining the challenge and adding another star to my collection, I rode my first century since before lockdown yesterday. (9 hours )

 

[sittingbull]

................ I have, on a couple of occasions, beaten 8 hrs, so I should be OK. ................

With the right preparation and a positive mindset you'll be fine

In preparation for re-joining the challenge and adding another star to my collection, I rode my first century since before lockdown yesterday. (9 hours )

I bet that was tough but satisfying

Re-joining the challenge will definitely help. It would be nice to see a few more past participants (currently MIA from the challenge) re-join too

 

[sittingbull]

Sunday saw my final qualifier in this year's challenge

106 miles took me over the Runcorn Bridge, through Delamere and on to Whitchurch and then Wem. A fairly straightforward ride for this time of year except one of my front lights failed almost immediately after I turned it on so I had to use my main light sparingly so it went the distance. It wasn't too cold and the roads were mainly dry apart from short sections with run-off water from the fields. Glad it's done as I've had a few very cold rides recently and my fingers and toes have suffered.

It's taken a while but I think I've finally got my mojo back after a few touch and go months were I left it very late and struggled. A few pics from today's ride:

Good luck with your rides

 

[13 rider]

It's done . This year's been a real struggle all 12 rides solo . Out today as the the best weather so far this month . Out early 06.30 . 101 miles south to tick of some veloviewer tiles in Coventry . Another slow one 1 minute under 7 hours but a lot of urban roads so a lot of stopping . The ride didn't feel as hard as last month's but the last 10 miles seemed to take forever . That's 5 years in a row ,still pondering next year's ?

 

[ianrauk]

Todays cycling shenanigans. The Cuckoo and Christmas trees ride.
Year 11 of the Imperial Century Ride a Month challenge completed. A lovely mild day. Even the sun made a brief appearance. Very mucky roads though from all the previous days rain making for a very mucky bike & very mucky human.
So, scores on the doors. 101 of your Imperial miles for the day. Imperial Century Month 133 in a row. Roll on 2022 and year 12. It all starts again soon.

Pute filth

Christmas trees in Headcorn

 

[13 rider]

Todays cycling shenanigans. The Cuckoo and Christmas trees ride.
Year 11 of the Imperial Century Ride a Month challenge completed. A lovely mild day. Even the sun made a brief appearance. Very mucky roads though from all the previous days rain making for a very mucky bike & very mucky human.
So, scores on the doors. 101 of your Imperial miles for the day. Imperial Century Month 133 in a row. Roll on 2022 and year 12. It all starts again soon.

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Pute filth
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Christmas trees in Headcorn
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Lovely day for but by God the roads were filthy I looked just like you at the end

 

[sittingbull]

Very mucky roads though from all the previous days rain making for a very mucky bike ........

Lovely day for but by God the roads were filthy ........

Just a quick squirt of oil on the chain and you'll be good to go

Same distance and near identical pace

Nicely done

 

[ianrauk]

Just a quick squirt of oil on the chain and you'll be good to go

Same distance and near identical pace

Nicely done

Yup.. you're right
Well done @13 rider . Great stuff.

 

[Tribansman]

Well done gents on completing another year, great work.

I did my last qualifying ride on Tuesday (am a bit behind on the thread!), wished it had been today, much nicer conditions.

Found that a lot of the rides this year have been a chore, and only just kept it going in October by fortunately getting it in early before I broke my sternum on the 13th. Def shows the value of taking the opportunity when you have a clear day if you can.

Had an ambitious target of 30 centuries this year, will fall slightly short. On 23 at the moment (all solo) with only 3 opportunities max left

Due to a big family/lifestyle change plannned for start of 2023, next year's likely to be the last year for a while that I can do a lot of long rides. So going to take the plunge and set up a 52 centuries a year challenge, with an aim for one one per week but ability to catch up/get ahead in summer months and when I take a couple of weeks off work!

Would be nice to maybe join up with a few of you hardy ICAM challengers as 52 solo centuries will be pretty bleak!

 

[13 rider]

Let's be correct I did 0.19 miles further than @ianrauk

 

[sittingbull]

Let's be correct I did 0.19 miles further than @ianrauk

Yes but he was faster