Done my first century.
Discussion
Well happy, actually did my first century yesterday. Sure, it wasn't the fastest ride in the world (okgo ) but I did it.
Bit disappointed that my good leg packed up with 25 miles to go so I had to limp in, but I wasn't last and if my knee had held out I would have stayed with the pack I set off with the whole way.
I also know that I absolutely categorically can't climb for toffee nor will I ever be able to.
I even got a medal that is probably worth almost a pound...
Bit disappointed that my good leg packed up with 25 miles to go so I had to limp in, but I wasn't last and if my knee had held out I would have stayed with the pack I set off with the whole way.
I also know that I absolutely categorically can't climb for toffee nor will I ever be able to.
I even got a medal that is probably worth almost a pound...
daddy cool said:
Thats good going, nice one!
Still not done more than 54 miles... cant imagine doing double that.
What was your average speed/ how much climbing etc?
Average speed, meh... Still not done more than 54 miles... cant imagine doing double that.
What was your average speed/ how much climbing etc?
3,718ft of climbing which is what killed my knee
Hadn't realised it would show up on the PH Strava feed...
WinstonWolf said:
Average speed, meh...
3,718ft of climbing which is what killed my knee
I was just interested, as i did 41 miles on saturday, which started off 20mph average, and gradually dropped to 17.2 by the end. Based on that rate i full expect that if i did 100 miles i would find that by the end i would be going so slowly i'd be better off crawling on my hands and knees than pedalling!3,718ft of climbing which is what killed my knee
Damn impressive anyway, especially that ascent.
I have a dodgy knee too, and was going to start a thread for advice, but have a bike-fit session at 700 in Windsor tomorrow so will see what they advise first...
- Edit: just seen the strava summary - i reckon that average is pretty good considering
Edited by daddy cool on Monday 14th April 12:59
sleep envy said:
Good work!
Headwinds? Pfft!
49th out of 99. I reckon I could have been just inside the top thirty If I hadn't picked up an injury.WinstonWolf said:
I also know that I absolutely categorically can't climb for toffee nor will I ever be able to.
Headwinds? Pfft!
I'll need an MTB chainset if I do it again
daddy cool said:
I was just interested, as i did 41 miles on saturday, which started off 20mph average, and gradually dropped to 17.2 by the end. Based on that rate i full expect that if i did 100 miles i would find that by the end i would be going so slowly i'd be better off crawling on my hands and knees than pedalling!
Damn impressive anyway, especially that ascent.
I have a dodgy knee too, and was going to start a thread for advice, but have a bike-fit session at 700 in Windsor tomorrow so will see what they advise first...
You need to pace these rides if its new territory, setting off like a rocket will indeed hamper you later on! Fueling plays a big part when you get passed the 3 hour mark on rides, you can really fall of a cliff if you don't eat enough!Damn impressive anyway, especially that ascent.
I have a dodgy knee too, and was going to start a thread for advice, but have a bike-fit session at 700 in Windsor tomorrow so will see what they advise first...
okgo said:
You need to pace these rides if its new territory, setting off like a rocket will indeed hamper you later on! Fueling plays a big part when you get passed the 3 hour mark on rides, you can really fall of a cliff if you don't eat enough!
Yeah, on that 54 mile ride i did i literally stopped 2 miles from home and thought i was going to fall over.On saturday i had a decent breakfast, brought loads of drink, and had a banana and some soreen halfway through, with a smattering of jelly babies along the way - much better!
daddy cool said:
WinstonWolf said:
Average speed, meh...
3,718ft of climbing which is what killed my knee
I was just interested, as i did 41 miles on saturday, which started off 20mph average, and gradually dropped to 17.2 by the end. Based on that rate i full expect that if i did 100 miles i would find that by the end i would be going so slowly i'd be better off crawling on my hands and knees than pedalling!3,718ft of climbing which is what killed my knee
Damn impressive anyway, especially that ascent.
I have a dodgy knee too, and was going to start a thread for advice, but have a bike-fit session at 700 in Windsor tomorrow so will see what they advise first...
- Edit: just seen the strava summary - i reckon that average is pretty good considering
Edited by daddy cool on Monday 14th April 12:59
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