Tag Archives: 17 mph
A six hour century
I finished today’s bike ride, again humbled by my Grandads 194 miles. I rode at his pace for nearly 6 hours and could have done a little more, but I was very glad I didn’t have to. I certainly could … Continue reading
Summer Round up
I wanted to take this opportunity (the night before my 1oo miles in 6 hours) to reflect on how far (1460 miles) I have come from the beginning of this project and blog. It is about 3 months ago that I started … Continue reading
Sightseeing
After looking after my daughters for the week I was ready for a long ride on Sunday. I had a special route planned and but with some filthy weather in the morning I set off late, resigned to a much … Continue reading
Past Olympic Glory
Going downstairs hurts my knees this morning. I did my longest ride for a while yesterday and I am still feeling rather stiff. I rode a similar route to last year, when I rode up to Box Hill in Surrey, a day or so … Continue reading
A ride in the early morning sunshine
I have done more miles than I expected this week and today felt stronger than I expected. This may have more to do with putting some air in my tyres and adjusting my saddle than the legs getting stronger but … Continue reading
A hundred miles in 6 hours
My first big goal on the way 194 miles is to complete a hundred miles at the 17 mph pace I will need to keep up for 12 hours. I am aiming to do this by entering the Brighton to … Continue reading
194¼ Miles 