First metric tonne

Harry B

I've got my first metric tonne this weekend It's in Hertfordshire and I think relatively flat, although I believe there is a 1:6 but shouldn't be to bad, The weather forecast if crap

It's being organised by Verulam CC and "Ride4areason".

Anyone else doing this or done it before?

Crapaud

When I read the thread title, the first thing that I thought was that you'd had an extremely serious brown trouser moment!!!

Seriously, these wee milestones are to be savoured - have a good day out whatever the weather.

ChrisLS

...never done that particular ride, but Hertfordshire can be a bit lumpy out that way...you will have a fantastic time...that distance is ideal for a first big one...have fun and don't bother about the weather...post when you have ridden it and let us know how it goes...

beverick

I did one two sundays ago around west and north yokshire. It took in Ilkley Moor and Otley Chevin. 102 km with something like 1500 feet of climbing in about four hours.

bob

Clever Pun

I did my first imperial tonne at the weekend, pretty much doubling my previous length when I hit the 90's the pain hit me but you can see the milestone coming up and it pushes you on

good luck, it's an awesome feeling of achievement

Harry B

Crapaud wrote:

When I read the thread title, the first thing that I thought was that you'd had an extremely serious brown trouser moment!!!

Seriously, these wee milestones are to be savoured - have a good day out whatever the weather.

"Wee milestone". It ain't that wee when your in mid forties and only get to cycle once or twice a week

Crapaud

Harry B wrote:

Crapaud wrote:

When I read the thread title, the first thing that I thought was that you'd had an extremely serious brown trouser moment!!!

Seriously, these wee milestones are to be savoured - have a good day out whatever the weather.

"Wee milestone". It ain't that wee when your in mid forties and only get to cycle once or twice a week

When you've done it once you'll want to do it again, but faster. Then there's the imperial ton, hillier routes etc....after that it gets silly; there's always another challenge around the corner. At least, that's how it's been for me. This morning I set the wheels in motion for, possibly, my most stupid cycling adventure yet.

richk

Did my first tonne about 10 days ago on a Sunday club run. Snored for England on the Sunday night (apparently).

redddraggon

When I did my first metric century, I had my shoes too tight, my feet started killing after about 20miles, and I thought it was meant to be like that. I couldn't walk for days after. Other than that it would have been easy peasy. I learnt my lesson from then on and didn't fasten my shoes so tight.

Harry B

Crapaud wrote:

Harry B wrote:

Crapaud wrote:

When I read the thread title, the first thing that I thought was that you'd had an extremely serious brown trouser moment!!!

Seriously, these wee milestones are to be savoured - have a good day out whatever the weather.

"Wee milestone". It ain't that wee when your in mid forties and only get to cycle once or twice a week

When you've done it once you'll want to do it again, but faster. Then there's the imperial ton, hillier routes etc....after that it gets silly; there's always another challenge around the corner. At least, that's how it's been for me. This morning I set the wheels in motion for, possibly, my most stupid cycling adventure yet.

Which is?

Crapaud

I'm in 2 minds whether to say or not, so I'll keep it to myself for the moment. Planning's in the very early stages and it might all go tits up like so many of my recent projects. At some point though I'll be enlisting the hivemind of the forum for assistance, so keep an eye out in 'Tour and Expedition'.

In part, it was your original post that led to my thoughts about 'milestones' and 'challenges' that's made my mind up to go for this though.

Let us know how you ride goes.

wastelander

Well done - it's a great sense of achievement. I did a pair of imperial tons in a week whislt in Majorca this year - the first wasn't too bad but the 2nd was a killer...3 UCI Cat 2 climbs, 104 miles and 8900ft of ascent including Puig Major - god I slept that night!