Stupid fast on gravel

boybiker
boybiker Posts: 531
edited July 2008 in The bottom bracket
Just done my first 25 mile time trail, did O.K until 20 miles in when we came to a decent with loads of gravel, I hit 42 MPH keeping up with the two guys in front but then I couldn't get the thought out of my head that this is just silly and if I come off at this speed its not going to do my boyish good looks much good.
42 on gravel is sodding scary, came in 15th out of 25 so not too bad for a fist time, everything hurts
The gear changing, helmet wearing fule.
FCN :- -1
Given up waiting for Fast as Fupp to start stalking me

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  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 12,044
    And your time was.....????

    :D
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  • boybiker
    boybiker Posts: 531
    not going to break any records 1 hour 5 minutes 47 seconds
    I think 25 is too far for me at the moment.
    The gear changing, helmet wearing fule.
    FCN :- -1
    Given up waiting for Fast as Fupp to start stalking me
  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    That's a pretty good time for first attempt presumably on lanes rather than a dual carriageway course - chapeau!
    It's a Lifestyle! -+-+- Coggan Training Levels
  • geoff_ss
    geoff_ss Posts: 1,201
    boybiker wrote:
    not going to break any records 1 hour 5 minutes 47 seconds
    I think 25 is too far for me at the moment.

    That's a very good effort. From what I remember it's about my own PB though it's a long time ago. Well done.

    Geoff
    Old cyclists never die; they just fit smaller chainrings ... and pedal faster
  • Nuggs
    Nuggs Posts: 1,804
    boybiker wrote:
    42 on gravel is sodding scary
    Crikey - 25mph on a slightly loose road surface is enough to make my buttocks clench!
  • ChrisLS
    ChrisLS Posts: 2,749
    ...good time for a first 25 boybiker...you have your age on your side...
    ...all the way...'til the wheels fall off and burn...
  • boybiker
    boybiker Posts: 531
    Thanks guys

    I was pleased with it, Ive got another ten on Sunday,I am definitley going to get myself some clip on tribars and see if I can fall off using them, someone told me they take a minute off your ten time so worth a go.
    The gear changing, helmet wearing fule.
    FCN :- -1
    Given up waiting for Fast as Fupp to start stalking me
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 12,044
    I make that 22.74 mph - that's bloody good isn't it!

    That would equate to around a 27min 10 miler as well me thinks.....?
    But from the sounds of it, you have the feeling your better at the 10 distance.

    I'm impressed, and that is way way way faster than me :oops:

    Will be interested to hear what your 10 mile time is bb, as I plan to start training over a set 10 mile distance to see just how slow I am, and then to see what improvements I can make :lol:

    Cheers

    Dan
    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
    Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
    Scott CR1 SL 12
    Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
    Scott Foil 18
  • boybiker
    boybiker Posts: 531
    Yea my personal best for a ten is 27 minutes 33
    but i was seriously bonked coming home up a pretty nasty hill today,very nearly gave away some points to a mountain biker so I think I need a days rest
    The gear changing, helmet wearing fule.
    FCN :- -1
    Given up waiting for Fast as Fupp to start stalking me

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