Zigzag and his 24hr time trial

[Andrew_P]

Amazing, beyond my comprehension and my imagination. Well done

 

[T4tomo]

I should have added to the first post that this was Rimas first attempt at TT

First attempt at any TT or first attempt at a 24hrs TT? If the former then bloody hell.

 

[ianrauk]

First attempt at any TT or first attempt at a 24hrs TT? If the former then bloody hell.

Both

 

[srw]

Both

Apart from a certain 2,000-odd mile ride to Istanbul. Which was more of a time trial than anything else.

 

[ianrauk]

Apart from a certain 2,000-odd mile ride to Istanbul. Which was more of a time trial than anything else.

Not quite right in Rimas case as he decided to do a more 'sightsee'er route' then a direct one. He could have gone a much quicker route but chose not to.

 

[ianrauk]

A video about the TT from the wonderful Damien Peacock

Rimas about 4 mins in

 

[arallsopp]

Just as I recalibrate my expectations for Rimas (which were already well north of superhuman) he exceeds them. Awesome work, @zigzag

 

[Tim Hall]

Just as I recalibrate my expectations for Rimas (which were already well north of superhuman) he exceeds them. Awesome work, @zigzag

Says the man whose first Audax was LEL...

 

[jonny jeez]

Blimey!

That's impressive

 

[martint235]

Says the man whose first Audax was LEL...

Pah! Doesn't everyone do LEL as their first?

 

[Tail End Charlie]

I have never done a ride, of any length, where I've averaged 20mph. Superb effort @zigzag I can't imagine how you feel. Knackered, elated all rolled into one. Or just glad it's over, I dunno.

 

[dan_bo]

That's impressive, and I'll bet there are plenty who would doubt you could cycle that far in a year let alone in a day!

@potsy

 

[zigzag]

only just seen this - thank you from the bottom of my heart my dearest friends!! still feeling a bit spaced out and stiff in my neck/shoulders not being used to tt position (massage session arranged for the next tuesday). my moving average was 20.06mph, however stopped time of 6min means that overall average speed 19.97mph and the organisers have just recalculated the total distance to 479.39 miles - could have pushed a bit harder if i knew i was that close to 480!..

i wouldn't have done so well at my first attempt without some excellent advice and tips from @frank9755 (who is embarking on the transcontinental race this friday!!!), support of professional standard from @Ian H (not a single glitch without any prior rehearsal!) and valuable insights from former winners of this race.

i am truly humbled by this thread - happy cycling beautiful people!

 

[StuAff]

only just seen this - thank you from the bottom of my heart my dearest friends!! still feeling a bit spaced out and stiff in my neck/shoulders not being used to tt position (massage session arranged for the next tuesday). my moving average was 20.06mph, however stopped time of 6min means that overall average speed 19.97mph and the organisers have just recalculated the total distance to 479.39 miles - could have pushed a bit harder if i knew i was that close to 480!..

i wouldn't have done so well at my first attempt without some excellent advice and tips from @frank9755 (who is embarking on the transcontinental race this friday!!!), support of professional standard from @Ian H (not a single glitch without any prior rehearsal!) and valuable insights from former winners of this race.

i am truly humbled by this thread - happy cycling beautiful people!

Extraordinary effort. Well done!

 

[Aperitif]

Yes - well done Rimas. Now stop messing around and get yourself a job...towing Chris Froome around for example!
Congratulations and happy cruising for the next few days, at least!