I'm not that surprised that Miles keeps trying. It just seems to be his nature. What I don't get, is why he hasn't nailed down the GPS issues. We all had problems with GPS recordings and that always seems to be his main problem. And perhaps an over reliance on trains?
I reckon Amanda's record is beatable with a slower riding speed than hers. After all, I rode further than she did in the first two months (but only just) even though from day 1 I was on a constant decline until I treated my sleep apnoea.
Coastal Australia tends to have *very* predictable and reliable winds. They are almost like tides, with strong winds morning in one direction, a lull, then a strong wind the other direction. Miles was taking full advantage of these combined with a train.
His addiction to pushing insane gears isn't doing him any favours. He has blown an achilles tendon and now can barely walk. Not for the first time.
The HAMR isn't just about being able to ride a long way. It is about surviving.
Oh, and Miles has freely admitted having issues using his phone and facebook. So sorting out GPS is probably beyond him. Needs a support crew!
