A sunny day is forecast, 15 deg C with a 10mph NE wind and an 8am start is planned. Phil's already there but I've got a leaking patch so we return to mine to repair before heading off.
Today we plan to take it easy and let the pace build through the day so that we finish strongly. The wind's interfering with pace as we head west for Churton and then east for Wettenhall - with a bench stop at Alpraham for fluid and carbs. As we hit Jax cafe in Bulkeley we've covered 63 miles at 15.7mph. Two North Enders provide the light entertainment and as they leave a lady stroller takes up their role.
Out of the cafe the pace only improves slightly due to the downhill section to Wrenbury but at Sound the world changes - we have a tail wind. The average builds steadily 'til at the hundred mark we're on 16.5mph and we return in a condition which is on plan i.e. able to walk without doing a crab impression.
See the route and details on the link below.
Sound Heath 104m
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I'm interested in joining you on one of your 100 runs. I have been a member of Chester RC for a few years doing the odd club run, TLI race and tt. Following an accident last year my speed, fitness etc are all down, but improving :-). Managed 65 miles over Halkyns recently at 15.3 avg. so not too far of your pace.... Will get some more miles in then join you, if thats OK with you guys. Conrad (Chester RC Club Welfare Officer)
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome to join us. Just look at the blog by 6pm on Saturdays and post your intention to ride, if there is a ride on, and the ride will be confirmed by 7pm. Don't worry about pace as you can stay on the back if you are tiring - we are a sympathetic bunch and no one gets dropped as it's not that kind of ride.
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