While I signed up for this as soon as it became available as it was to have been my challenge for the year, as the date drew near I realised I simply wasn’t ready for 150 miles. Then, because the date was later than last year’s – and the days shorter – the event had to be completed in daylight – around 12 hours. In 2022 I did complete the 150 miles in just under 12 hours, but I dropped the idea for this year, thinking I might ride 125 miles instead. But son Matt had expressed an interest in riding it too and thought he might manage 75 miles.
So we started together leaving any decision on the final distance till later in the day – but we were both doing ok so decided to go for the 100 – Matt’s first century. As I rode to and from the start adding an extra 25 miles, all challenge was not lost. I might have managed the full 150 but not in the time, though riding with Matt made the miles go better – though towards the end I did hear the question “are we nearly there yet” once or twice – an echo from 35 years ago!
Event organisation great, weather mostly cloudy with little bits of sun, mostly quiet roads.
