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Burned, Tired and Arse-Battered
So the Erskine team (well Colly, Greg, Phil and I) completed the Great Notts Bike Ride 50 mile challenge yesterday and I'd like to make few points
Charge 'Plug. Sweet. See http://www.wiggle.co.uk.
- 50 Miles is a reasonable distance. 50 Miles, 30 of which are into 30 mile an hour headwinds is disgusting.
- Even if it’s cloudy, if it is late June, pack suncream. Pack it and use it or you will get burned, really burned. I actually can’t feel my arms.
- 50 Miles, if you don’t cycle long distances regularly will make your arse hurt. It will make it hurt so bad that it’s pretty much all you can think about for around 30 miles.
- If you suffer from hayfever, take some hayfever tablets, wear sunglasses and pack eyedrops. I did none of this and deeply regretted it.
- New boy Chris MacPherson didn’t make it - a suitable forfeit will be delivered.
All in all it was a really well organised event, old, young, families - all were taking part and it was good to see. We also got to cruise around some Nottinghamshire villages that I didn’t even know existed. So although I have the worst sunburn I can remember on my arms, and without my t-shirt on I look like I’m still wearing a t-shirt and I have had the worst hayfever I can remember - my eyes are still swollen and crusty this morning, and my arse is still very sore, I would do it again for sure - and I’d buy one of these first.
Time to put the bike away and get back to my marathon training, only 11 weeks to go! Running ruins your hips, knees and shins but at least it doesn’t sting your backside.
Oh and Colly put up a flickr set.
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gregorious ~ Tuesday, Jun 24th 2008 @ 02:01:07
Best blogpost title in the world, ever. As I’m feeling pretty much the same as you mate, I’d like to add that I’m not doing over 30 miles again without one of these (or these). Nor am I venturing out into direct sunlight ever again.
Colly ~ Tuesday, Jun 24th 2008 @ 04:29:59
That’s pretty much a perfect summary of the day as far as I am concerned. And lets hope its the only time you need to use the term “arse-battered” in a blog post
Ian ~ Thursday, Jun 26th 2008 @ 15:32:51
Sounds like an enjoyable way to spend the weekend. Still, it could have been worse. Someone could have stolen your saddle or it could have rained on you for the full 50 miles causing some rather unpleasant chaffing. No doubt team meetings will be held standing up for the rest of the week.
Marathon training too? Which one are you aiming for?
jeff ~ Saturday, Jun 28th 2008 @ 02:08:11
Looks like a fun ride.
could have been worse… could have been hit by a car and “arse-splattered”
Glen ~ Saturday, Jun 28th 2008 @ 03:37:26
@Ian - The Nottignham “Robin Hood (we can’t resist)” Marathon: http://www.experianfestivalofrunning.co.uk/ - hate to be a charity pest, but a begging post will appear here soon.
david ~ Sunday, Aug 3rd 2008 @ 22:46:50
“ It will make it hurt so bad that it’s pretty much all you can think about for around 30 miles.” LOL!!! Sounds like the perfect day out