The Imperial Century A Month Challenge Chatzone

[StuAff]

Me too. A new variation on the loop- west to Wickham, then north to West Meon, then east as far as Storrington before going south-west to Barnham on some roads that FNRttC riders would remember well, including a certain hill- which didn't actually seem that bad this time. Realised the mileage wasn't going to reach triple figures if I went straight back, stuck an extra little up/down detour between Chi and Emsworth, popped into the LBS and finally down to Eastney (getting stuck in post-match traffic) before returning home. I'm off next week, but best to get it in the bag now, weather's had an unfortunate habit of darkening my leave!

 

[Soltydog]

I'm off next week, but best to get it in the bag now, weather's had an unfortunate habit of darkening my leave!

You might have made the right move, forecast here is for rain next week I've been off this last week & have been blessed with splendid weather

 

[StuAff]

You might have made the right move, forecast here is for rain next week I've been off this last week & have been blessed with splendid weather

I meant the week after (Mon 12th) but I have the sneaking suspicion there might be some rain.......!

 

[Norry1]

I've braved the fog and have the October qualifier in the bag. Harder work than I expected though. The legs felt really lethargic so I'm quite chuffed to have averaged over 13mph.

Ride report here: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/your-ride-today.173254/post-3935297

Nice write up

I also got my ton in yesterday. The threatened fog didn't arrive and it was cool but dry all the way around. I enjoyed myself, looking for roads I didn't know - ending up in dead ends and rocky unmade roads. I also sought hills so it was a fair bit of climbing.

https://www.strava.com/activities/405523082

 

[HLaB]

After yesterday's TT, my legs were shot for today's Hill Climbs after which I said to a mate it felt like I could spin all day but not any faster, so I did. I think it was 125miles but that was the longest continuous ride and gets my October ton in the sun as I'm a fair weather cyclist.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

October done. For once I followed a route, I should do it more often as I find it easier mentally if I am following a route. Full write up may appear in the your ride today thread.

https://www.strava.com/activities/408785334

 

[Edwardoka]

Looks like it's just me and two others left to log a ride this month. I'm in trouble. I was almost recovered from persistent bronchitis when I had a bad fall (on a slippery living room floor, not a bike) last weekend and now that the swelling has gone down it's clear that I've either bruised or cracked my ribs. Annoyingly the weather looks like being perfect for cycling this weekend

I'll certainly try and log a ride before the month is out but I've not done more than 10 miles since my last qualifying ride, so rib injury or not it's going to be a sore one!

 

[Dave 123]

Did the Autumn day out audax today that is a strange distance of 96 miles....
After getting lost and a few add ons we were just over the 100 mile mark.

 

[ianrauk]

@Edwardoka
@redfalo

Guys, this weekend is the last weekend of the month.
Have you qualifying rides planned?

 

[Edwardoka]

@Edwardoka
@redfalo

Guys, this weekend is the last weekend of the month.
Have you qualifying rides planned?

Nothing planned, no. Going to keep an eye on the weather, if it's as windy at the weekend as it is going to be tomorrow (50mph westerly) then a train to the west coast and freewheel home might be the only option!

(Although there is always next Saturday...)

 

[redfalo]

@Edwardoka
@redfalo

Guys, this weekend is the last weekend of the month.
Have you qualifying rides planned?

Sure thing. I'm on my second RRtY, so not riding is not an option. This is on the plate for Saturday - a new DIY 200 route, based on the Audax Club Hackney's Straight Outta Hackney but hopefully on less annoying roads within the M25.
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=zxagglwzkacoxukz
@Eddie_C and @mllond will come along. We meet 7am at the Southern dip of Clissold Park, and 7.10am at Lee Valley Ice Rink.

 

[StuAff]

Sure thing. I'm on my second RRtY, so not riding is not an option. This is on the plate for Saturday - a new DIY 200 route, based on the Audax Club Hackney's Straight Outta Hackney but hopefully on less annoying roads within the M25.
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=zxagglwzkacoxukz
@Eddie_C and @mllond will come along. We meet 7am at the Southern dip of Clissold Park, and 7.10am at Lee Valley Ice Rink.

Hopefully Mary will remember the drugs this time

 

[rb58]

London to Brighton Veteran Car run this Sunday. Weather forecast looks good. Should get November's qualifying ride in nice and early

 

[ianrauk]

Nothing planned, no. Going to keep an eye on the weather, if it's as windy at the weekend as it is going to be tomorrow (50mph westerly) then a train to the west coast and freewheel home might be the only option!

(Although there is always next Saturday...)

Did you manage a ride at the weekend Ed?

 

[Edwardoka]

Did you manage a ride at the weekend Ed?

Nope
Leaving it to the very last moment again - that is so unlike me!*

Got some routes in mind for Saturday. I can still make it!


* It really isn't