London - Bath Bike Ride

[Gumbo Robot]

What did I say about eating and drinking on the way?

I did. Tried to have a gulp every 10 minutes & had a couple of flapjacks & caffeine gels but I kind of got to the point of no return.

[DaveB]

Well, I did it but, flip me, it was tough.

The other two I went hadn't had 3 weeks off like me & I really struggled to keep up.

Started "bonking" around Newbury & the climb over the Wiltshire downs was deeply unpleasant.

Still managed an average speed of 15.6 mph though so not too bad.

Plenty of cals in the bank now so about to spend the afternoon in the pub

What did I say about eating and drinking on the way?

[Gumbo Robot]

Oh do be consistent. Newbury is in Berkshire, you've mentioned Wiltshire and Somerset so far. Maybe you had a quick jaunt into Devon, before zipping up to West Sussex.

Will someone not rid us of this troublesome sockie.

Yes, Newbury is in Berkshire & after that you go over the Wiltshire Downs. Then you get to Bath which is in Somerset.

Are you really that clueless?

What a tosser....

[MarillionFan]

Well, I did it but, flip me, it was tough.

The other two I went hadn't had 3 weeks off like me & I really struggled to keep up.

Started "bonking" around Newbury & the climb over the Wiltshire downs was deeply unpleasant.

Still managed an average speed of 15.6 mph though so not too bad.

Plenty of cals in the bank now so about to spend the afternoon in the pub

Oh do be consistent. Newbury is in Berkshire, you've mentioned Wiltshire and Somerset so far. Maybe you had a quick jaunt into Devon, before zipping up to West Sussex.

Will someone not rid us of this troublesome sockie.

[Gumbo Robot]

Well, I did it but, flip me, it was tough.

The other two I went hadn't had 3 weeks off like me & I really struggled to keep up.

Started "bonking" around Newbury & the climb over the Wiltshire downs was deeply unpleasant.

Still managed an average speed of 15.6 mph though so not too bad.

Plenty of cals in the bank now so about to spend the afternoon in the pub

[Gumbo Robot]

Probably getting well oiled isn't such a great way of preparing

No, but I am thinking scampi and chips in the basket somewhere around Newbury

[aoxomoxoa]

That's what I need to hear

Just wondering if there was any merit in fitting in a short 30 miler tonight just to get myself well oiled - or maybe just save my energy....

Probably getting well oiled isn't such a great way of preparing

[vetran]

Take Brillo he can carry you.

If I can do it, you can. If you were doing 100 miles you will be fine if take it easy.

[mudskipper]

If you did 100 three weeks ago, you'll be fine.

[DaveB]

That's what I need to hear

Just wondering if there was any merit in fitting in a short 30 miler tonight just to get myself well oiled - or maybe just save my energy....

Do it if you want, its a good way to do a pre ride check on the bike, but don't push yourself. Rather than distance I'd just do the equivalent time at a gentle pace.

[Gumbo Robot]

Three weeks off the bike is no big deal, especially if you did a ton then. Just pace yourself and remember to eat and drink as you go.

That's what I need to hear

Just wondering if there was any merit in fitting in a short 30 miler tonight just to get myself well oiled - or maybe just save my energy....

[DaveB]

Signed up for this a few months ago & the big day is nearly here (Sunday).

Unfortunately I haven't put in the training that I intended to & I've also just spent 10 days in Italy stuffing my face.

I know some of you probably ride 113 miles before breakfast but this is a big deal for me having only done 100 miles on the Somerset Levels 3 weeks ago & that was the last time I sat on a bike.

Just wondering how much my fitness will have tailed off over that time?

Just as well I'm raising funds for the British Heart Foundation. I may well be needing their services by the time I get to the finish line

Three weeks off the bike is no big deal, especially if you did a ton then. Just pace yourself and remember to eat and drink as you go.

[Gumbo Robot]

Signed up for this a few months ago & the big day is nearly here (Sunday).

Unfortunately I haven't put in the training that I intended to & I've also just spent 10 days in Italy stuffing my face.

I know some of you probably ride 113 miles before breakfast but this is a big deal for me having only done 100 miles on the Somerset Levels 3 weeks ago & that was the last time I sat on a bike.

Just wondering how much my fitness will have tailed off over that time?

Just as well I'm raising funds for the British Heart Foundation. I may well be needing their services by the time I get to the finish line