great bike ride

i got up early this morning (unusual for me to see sunday at 6.30 am) to join in the Great Bike Ride.

I did the 53km event (1 lap of the river) and managed to complete it in 1:52 (average 27.5km/h). It was a nice morning for it really with no rain, although it was forecast, and little wind. In addition, i rode an extra 10 km getting to and from the event.

there were thousands of people riding which was good as it was a fund raiser.

i really am not bike fit, because it was a real slog in places. i struggled up Heart Attack Hill (just like everyone else) and managed to ride up it, but i thought my heart was going to burst out of my chest. I hate to imagine what the hr was (over 180 for sure).

thank you to all the organisers and volunteers for a great event. Well done to all.

I have now done 3685km. still a chance to get to 4000 before year end