Went out on a 34-mile ride this evening and averaged 20.2 mph over the 8.5 miles to Staplehurst, beating my previous best of 19.1 mph! I’m very pleased with that!
I had only taken my rear light with me and by the time I got back it was almost dark. Cycling through the woods at the top of Barn Hill, I literally could not see the road – I was guided purely by the dark silhouette of the trees. It was so dark I could see the glow of my flashing red rear light on the road in front of me! I also got 2 personal bests on the way back – probably because I was racing to beat the failing light!
I remember a personal best when I was young from Penzance to Newquay 33 miles averaging 20 mph but because I had a decent tail wind. It surprising how encouraging a tail wind can be to motivate you to put in extra effort.
Yep. It’s amazing what you can do with tailwinds and youth on your side !