Author Topic: [HAMR] Another go .. TG?? (Read 178261 times)

Phil W · « **Reply #100 on:** 28 September, 2016, 08:12:22 pm »

And this is Steve's way of deciding whether to go for another attempt at a year record. So his thoughts once he's finished on this will certainly be interesting to hear.

red marley · « **Reply #101 on:** 28 September, 2016, 09:13:02 pm »

He went a bit nocturnal on yesterday's ride, completing 238 miles by midnight but then riding the final stretch home of 47 miles from Cambridge to MK between 1 and 4am. Not sure if this was an intentional strategy to squeeze in some extra miles or whether he took longer for the day than expected. Given that he has to finish by midnight on the 1st October, I'm not sure this is the best time to switch to nights.

rafletcher · « **Reply #102 on:** 29 September, 2016, 07:53:07 am »

Maybe another return into the headwinds slowed him down. But I think this month has demonstrated how difficult it will be to exceed Amanda's expected annual total unless similar tactics to hers are employed.

red marley · « **Reply #103 on:** 29 September, 2016, 12:12:24 pm »

We shall see, but it is worth remembering that Amanda too is subject to the vagaries of the Florida weather. On three days so far this month, poor weather has shortened her day by 30 miles or so. One difference perhaps is that when this happens she does have the option of simply shortening her ride and looping less, whereas Steve has to ride for longer (in time, but not distance) in order to get home for the night.

sg37409 · « **Reply #104 on:** 30 September, 2016, 03:35:46 pm »

Seeing on facebook that Steve got the month record already

(Wonders: how much he enjoyed it ?)

His month record rekindled my following of these threads and back to pouring over jo's graphs. An incredible effort from Steve.

andyoxon · « **Reply #105 on:** 30 September, 2016, 03:44:16 pm »

Well done to Steve.

I wonder, for a possible future HAM'R, whether Steve is considering renting somewhere in the 'Fens', to cut MK elevation.

clarion · « **Reply #106 on:** 30 September, 2016, 04:14:45 pm »

Better off further into Suffolk, and only venturing into the fens when the air is still or the wind favourable.

Kim · « **Reply #107 on:** 30 September, 2016, 06:16:12 pm »

Better off in ABROAD, where the FOREIGNS maintain roads properly and the weather is favourable. But that's been discussed at length already.

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #108 on:** 01 October, 2016, 12:19:28 am »

last day today - go Steve

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #109 on:** 01 October, 2016, 09:36:21 am »

I hope he has weather similar to york. Gogo steve.

red marley · « **Reply #110 on:** 01 October, 2016, 09:40:35 am »

If anyone wishes to join Steve on a few victory laps tonight as he completes his successful month record attempt:

Quote from: Teethgrinder (via Facebook)

I will end my month record attempt on Saturday 1st October. For the last hour from 11pm I will be riding my 3 mile circuit around the grid roads of Milton Keynes encicling (or should that be ensquaring?) the estate of Two Mile Ash.
Everyone welcome to come and ride or cheer from the sidelines.

SoreTween · « **Reply #111 on:** 01 October, 2016, 03:24:32 pm »

So Steve need 159 miles today to meet his self set goal of 7000 (See Jo's visualising thread). He covered about 9.75 to get home after midnight and as of 15:00 I estimate he covered 107.5 since his start today.

Go Steve!

SoreTween · « **Reply #112 on:** 01 October, 2016, 05:22:08 pm »

I reckon he's gawn and done it with 6hr 40 mins to spare or thereabouts.

Chapeau!

mattc · « **Reply #113 on:** 01 October, 2016, 05:23:33 pm »

Quote from: jo on 01 October, 2016, 09:40:35 am

If anyone wishes to join Steve on a few victory laps tonight as he completes his successful month record attempt:

Quote from: Teethgrinder (via Facebook)
I will end my month record attempt on Saturday 1st October. For the last hour from 11pm I will be riding my 3 mile circuit around the grid roads of Milton Keynes encicling (or should that be ensquaring?) the estate of Two Mile Ash.
Everyone welcome to come and ride or cheer from the sidelines.

A lovely idea, but he's just a bit too far away

If it had been a midday start ...

Still, well done Steve, hope the thunderstorms are fading by the time they get upto your area

(as if they'd stop him ...

)

Wowbagger · « **Reply #114 on:** 01 October, 2016, 11:28:26 pm »

Any news from the hordes of spectators thronging the route cheering our hero home?

mattc · « **Reply #115 on:** 02 October, 2016, 07:52:41 am »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 01 October, 2016, 11:28:26 pm

Any news from the hordes of spectators thronging the route cheering our hero home?

There is an Idai video on Facebook if you're interested. Mainly lots of panting!

He broke the record, and looked to be uninjured. Those are the key things

Samuel D · « **Reply #116 on:** 02 October, 2016, 10:05:39 am »

An incredible distance to cover in a month. Well done.

Hopefully he’s having a massive lie-in this morning.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #117 on:** 02 October, 2016, 10:05:57 am »

What was his monthly total? Really interested to find out.

Greenbank · « **Reply #118 on:** 02 October, 2016, 12:00:00 pm »

"Over 7000 miles". We'll have to wait for the UMCA announcement as they have the final say on the record distance.

No lie in for him, he's riding a 60 mile sportive in MK today: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/152986/Birdy-Bunch-MK-Autumn-Sportive-2016 (and no doubt he's cycling to/from the start too).

Wowbagger · « **Reply #119 on:** 02 October, 2016, 03:33:16 pm »

Yes, Steve's R & R from breaking World Records is to go for a bike ride.

Kim · « **Reply #120 on:** 02 October, 2016, 04:46:24 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 02 October, 2016, 03:33:16 pm

Yes, Steve's R & R from breaking World Records is to go for a bike ride.

We wouldn't expect anything less.

red marley · « **Reply #121 on:** 02 October, 2016, 05:54:53 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 02 October, 2016, 10:05:57 am

What was his monthly total? Really interested to find out.

I've added an update on the visualization thread.

orraloon · « **Reply #122 on:** 02 October, 2016, 08:27:06 pm »

On Fbook, Steve says 7,104.5 miles.

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #123 on:** 02 October, 2016, 09:23:48 pm »

Chapeau Steve!

clarion · « **Reply #124 on:** 02 October, 2016, 09:42:14 pm »

Marvellous!

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