Cycling

[gethinceri]

Would love to mate, but diary is full with the club this weekend. You're looking good in this one The Pits :

 

[Jen]

I have to say I don't understand the attraction of cycling but am fascinated by your dedication and love the photos!

 

[The Pits]

Cycling Jen is man (or me) and machine mono a mono with nature. You get to go further than running, and see more of the countryside, all under your own power, and you get to meet such nice people as gethinceri and his fellow UCY club members, life doesnt get much better than that.

 

[gethinceri]

It's an addiction for me, one I picked up within about 50 miles of getting my road bike a couple of years back.
I agree with The Pits too, it's a good way to see stuff, it's nice to ride with others and, for me, it's nice to spend time in my own head when I ride on my own. Challenges like sportives are a great target to train for and TTs are just a complete mindfuck (one which is strangely compelling).

 

[The Pits]

Well, this is tomorrows challenge:

http://www.sportiveuk.co.uk/the-route/

The full coconut, if you will, my first full ton!! on the back of last weeks 91. Eeek!!

 

[Mephistopheles]

The Pits That little section you have to do twice is that up hill or down hill and will you stop at that food tent after or before the long loop?

 

[The Pits]

Not sure about the little section, although as the ride starts at the same point as it finishes, the net climb is zero

And I plan to only stop once, at 63 miles, depending on speed and conditions.

It will be a bit tough, as, unlike last week, I will be doing it solo.

It was on the list of things that I wanted to achieve this year, so if I can do it in less than 5hrs 52 minutes, I can tick that one off!

 

[Wombcat]

Have fun.
Even if you're alone, most likely you dont have to do it all alone, because they are other people doing the same tour as you, so you will encounter some groups along the way. And with a little bit of luck, some of them wil have about the same speed as you.

 

[The Pits]

Here's hoping!!!

 

[gethinceri]

I'll be your "virtual partner" The Pits. If you are in as good form as last weekend you'll be fine, the weather's a lot better.

 

[The Pits]

thanks gethinceri you will be there im sure.

weather is looking good, cool, with a light breeze, not the gales of last week, nor the climbs!

 

[Mephistopheles]

Climbs and wind!! What do you expect when you ride over the Mendips...

 

[The Pits]

Yesterday's run.

See if anyone can spot where I missed a turn sign!

http://www.strava.com/activities/185030155

 

[gethinceri]

Splendid cycling The Pits, I imagine your bank holiday will involve next to sod all?

 

[Wombcat]

Nice job.
It's much easier to get a 'ton' if you're measuring in kilometers

 

[The Pits]

indeed gethinceri i did very little. we fly out to Cyprus tomorrow, then a mere 60 miler the following weekend.

should be pleasant!

 

[Mephistopheles]

Well done The Pits you said you were going to stop for food at about 60 miles so my bet is you missed the burger van.

 

[The Pits]

no, i made the feed stop as planned, just did a few extra miles, the map shows it on the top right!

 

[Mephistopheles]

More than a ton then..

 

[Mephistopheles]

Oh yes I see it now.. Nice move you almost ended up in Nidd there..