03 January 2009

1/12 century a month challenge (metric)


I had to do this ride either today or on the 31st and for once in my life I didn't leave things until the last minuet. That doesn't mean that this was a very well planed ride though.

Today was also the first chance in 7 days to have a lie in. So there was no early start and since the road bike hadn't been used since November there was a small amount of faff before setting off. I had a vague idea of where I was heading. Mainly towards a cafe stop (Sherwood Pines) and then back home. However, when I got to half a mile from home I still had at least 8 miles to do. I couldn't quiet remember the conversion of 100km to miles but had an idea that it was less than 65 but more than 60.

The last 8 miles were spent riding up and down the ring road-the flattest and smoothest road near my house. Before I brought the bike inside Jane confirmed that 62.38 miles was just over the century. Next time I'm going to put more thought into the planning stage. I don't want to end up riding along busy roads at dusk when I'm pretty much spent.

100.39km 1550m climbed 23kph Ave.

7 comments:

jumbly said...

Well done on getting your first one done!

Groover said...

Well done, Kate. One down, 11 to go. :-)

sarah said...

Yay!! Great Job, Kate!

trio said...

Nice one, love that you hadn't checked quite how far you had to go ;)

Link is on my blog.

Now rest your legs for monday!

Red Bike said...

Well done Kate. - Yey

I made a mess of planning the route too and had to add on an extra 10km. I had no excuse though, I had my garmin set in km's for the ride.

I've just realised this is the first time i've posted on here. (In fact I think it might be the first time i've read your blog!)

kate said...
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kate said...

thanks! glad it's ticked off and the weather looks like it's taking a turn for the worse
hi jon :)