The Imperial Century A Month Challenge Chatzone

[StuAff]

That's one way of getting a few segments I suppose

Hope you're OK and well done

Actually, I didn't get any in the ambulance, though I bagged a few PRs earlier on.....

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I did mine, I think, Saturday/Sunday night. Last bit of my journey into Ostend was in an ambulance, but 99 and a bit miles were me or at least done at cycling speeds. Honest. So I'm claiming it. https://www.strava.com/activities/298201088
I'll almost certainly do another ton this month anyway.....

Just been reading your write up and suddenly my strained knee doesn't seem quite such an issue after all.

GWS.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Second attempt and the century for May is done: Ride Report

Hard work though. I hope June onwards is better.

 

[rb58]

Nailed my May century with the help of @ianrauk and Long Martin. The Hop Garden Audax round the lanes of Kent. A splendid day, cracking route - lumpy, windy but with some great scenery. It was my first hundred on my new Cannondale Synapse. I love the hydraulic disc brakes - so much more assured than the rim brakes on my other bikes. And Di2 is great - slick, fast, precise. I was a bit uncertain on how I would get on with a compact double - my other geared bikes have triples - especially was we had to ascend Birling Hill at 125 miles, by which time I was very tired. But all was good, although the jump from the 50 ring to the 34 is a bit harsh. Not sure about the saddle though. Got another 200km audax lined up for next week, and will probably try for another century on 31st, to make three for the month and getting me back on track for 26 centuries this year. Just shy of 154 miles today.

 

[Norry1]

Got my Ton in yesterday - my first Ton on a fixed bike. I rode with totallyfixed and Dr Pink (Steve and Helen) of this parish. It was a Forum Fixed ride but due to many different issues, it was only the three of us in the end! The thread is here https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/richard-3rd-100-mile-fixed-gear-ride.175678/post-3688586

It was a great ride and with excellent company of very good riders.

My June Ton will be the Wales Velothon plus a few extra miles

 

[sittingbull]

Got my Ton in yesterday - my first Ton on a fixed bike.

Well done and some nice pics! Particularly like the one of the train on the level crossing, I tried one like that once and missed.

So how does riding a ton on a fixed bike compare with the others you've done? I've never ridden fixed and would have concerns over getting up hills, getting down hills and my knees.

I've just bought a mid 80s Gazelle (arrived today ) which is currently running single speed on a freehub conversion kit. I bought it for the frame with the intention of restoring full gearing but having decided to give SS a go I've also picked up some flip/flop wheels to give fixed a go too

Hope your ostrich is OK.

 

[Norry1]

Thanks. I was going to #MilanSanRemo on that pic

Riding a fixed that far was a challenge but not quite as tough as I expected. It was quite lumpy but we think about 14% max. Downhill is a bit interesting especially if you don't use your brakes like Mr. TotallyFixed. He hit 42mph, which on a fixed is totally bonkers. I only managed 34.2mph.

My legs are okay today, but that slight "warmth" in my knees, showing they worked a bit harder yesterday.

Fixed is definitely fun.

 

[Norry1]

Hope your ostrich is OK.

He's recovering slowly thanks.

 

[Banjo]

Mays ton in the bag for me yesterday.
Did "Barcud Coch" 200km Audax. Started in Brecon fast flat ride to Llandovery for a big breakfast in West End Café then into the hills around Llyne Brianne ,Tregaron, Devils bridge, Elan Valley ,Llanwrtd Wells then over the Mountain road back to Brecon on very tired legs.
Route is about 213 kms and 3300 meters climbing.I was strongly reminded by my legs that I need to lose a stone or two

.

 

[Soltydog]

.I was strongly reminded by my legs that I need to lose a stone or two

Good effort Ignore your legs, mine keep telling me that & I've lost 3 stone

Aiming for my ton this Saturday (fingers crossed)

 

[sittingbull]

Fabulous pics @Banjo.

You're fortunate in having gorgeous scenery presumably on your doorstep. I lose 30 - 40 miles of each century getting to/from somewhere scenic

 

[Soltydog]

102 miles completed today, in the wind again. It wasn't too bad this morning, but picked up as the day went on. Real tough in some places, but real easy in others

 

[sittingbull]

Nice one @Soltydog Should be better conditions by now, I'm still wearing full fingered gloves

A bit early in the month, but hey, they all count

That leaves 5 to complete for May

 

[Soltydog]

Nice one @Soltydog Should be better conditions by now, I'm still wearing full fingered gloves

A bit early in the month, but hey, they all count

That leaves 5 to complete for May

it is 'better' conditions that it has been previously, I had short sleeves & shorts (& mitts) all day & was comfortable. My tan lines have now actually started to appear after a few hours in the saddle today & it's the middle of May It won't be too long before they are starting to fade away again It certainly wasn't cold today, just too damn windy!

 

[Racing roadkill]

I got back on it for May with this effort.

https://www.strava.com/activities/305612565

I'm going to put another one in tomorrow for good measure.