Wow my first 50 miles
bigharj
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I was determined to get my 50 in this weekend, after reading so many posts of members getting in this milestone.
Wolverhampton to Bromsgrove and back, it was a lot harder than I though it would be. The last 15 miles were punishing, having to stop for constant water drinks and give my backside relief!
Whilst my time wasn't great 12.5mph average, I just concentrated on the getting each mile in. Is 2600ft elevation gain any good in the overall scheme of things?
The next challenge will be 62 miles/ 100km.
Wolverhampton to Bromsgrove and back, it was a lot harder than I though it would be. The last 15 miles were punishing, having to stop for constant water drinks and give my backside relief!
Whilst my time wasn't great 12.5mph average, I just concentrated on the getting each mile in. Is 2600ft elevation gain any good in the overall scheme of things?
The next challenge will be 62 miles/ 100km.
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We're you cycling down the A449 through wombourne (heading towards Wolverhampton) this afternoon.... About 13:30.......?
PS .. Congrats on our first 50 !!!!0 -
Yeap that sounds like me...wait a minute I can check....
http://connect.garmin.com/player/325187828
Uphill struggler...then it was me!0 -
Well done today, are you on Strava? I'd class anything with 800ft-1000ft of climbing every 10 miles as hilly.Trainer Road Blog: https://hitthesweetspot.home.blog/
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bigharj wrote:Yeap that sounds like me...wait a minute I can check....
http://connect.garmin.com/player/325187828
Uphill struggler...then it was me!
Wow... can't believe you stuck to the A449 :roll: .... you've got a lot of nice lanes on your doorstep.
If you every fancy a 'Tour Round' the lanes drop me a PM
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cheers
Jayesh0 -
Congratulations, last few miles are always hard but you kept tapping away!
GReat result mate!0 -
Well done that's decent elevation for 50 miles.0
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Thanks guys, your comments make it all worth while.
Lots of beautiful lanes where I am but when you're focused on getting 50 in, didn't want the hassle of making a wrong turn or two.0 -
I'm just down the road from bromsgrove. You doing the Malvern 100 in September ?
If not, why not join us and tag along, should be a great day.Living MY dream.0 -
More to the point Vtec are YOU doing to the 100?Yellow is the new Black.0
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bigharj wrote:I was determined to get my 50 in this weekend, after reading so many posts of members getting in this milestone.
Wolverhampton to Bromsgrove and back, it was a lot harder than I though it would be. The last 15 miles were punishing, having to stop for constant water drinks and give my backside relief!
Whilst my time wasn't great 12.5mph average, I just concentrated on the getting each mile in. Is 2600ft elevation gain any good in the overall scheme of things?
The next challenge will be 62 miles/ 100km.
Well done! Many here will think 50 miles is a training run, but it's a long way! I did 37 miles at most before I did 62 miles so managed the 50mile and 100km marker in the same ride
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well done! great effort.
I wouldnt feel too bad about the last 15 miles feeling hard, judging by your route i'm guessing the second half of you ride was all into the wind!www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes0 -
Great effort, wouldn't worry about the speed, its more about time in the saddle than setting PR's. Plus you'll be amazed at how easy your next shorter ride feels http://app.strava.com/athletes/686217
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