Longest bike ride this year. 164 miles from Milton Keynes to Old Trafford. This one questioned the resiliance.
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164 miles in one day. It’s 5°. I’ve lost me winker. You touched my winky. It’s on the side. I got an ironing shack. It’s freezing. Absolutely freezing. Sun’s coming up. Oh yeah. I ain’t no one comes to open the gate whilst I’m letting one fly. How far is Manchester from here? Quite a while. Someone is telling me he’s going to end up in Gauchos. Situation is not looking good. Running out of daylight. So, it’s the day before my wild attempt, and although this is going to be a wild challenge, it’s not as wild as I’ve done before in the past. However, it is pretty wild this year because I’ve got minimal training in my legs. Normal process consists of cleaning the bike, nicknamed George Smith, of course, and if you don’t know, get to know. I’ve carve loaded on two 10-in pieces and drank my body weight in water. Anyway, how beautiful was she? It’s 6:00 in the morning. I left at 5:00 a.m. I’m an hour in and I am freezing cold. I can’t even put power down. My feet are so cold. [Music] [Applause] First pit stop is commentary. It’s a little over 50 miles in. I don’t know what I’m doing to be fair. The problem is in the UK the weather is just so hit and miss. And today is the hottest day of the year. So I thought why not get out and do a long one while it lasts. I’ve always said if I was to live anywhere else in the UK, it’d probably be Manny. Manchester is a bit of a special place. Got a rose to myself as you can probably see and it’s getting a little bit warmer. It says a bit of sip, gulp, water. That’s another thing with these rides, right? It’s not about Yeah, obviously it’s about fitness, but also you got to eat and drink your way to the end. See, when there’s a downhill, it’s all about rest the legs, rest the gu, rest the bum, and just save yourself cuz ain’t nobody else saving me. [Music] Just stop for a little snack. According to my watch, it’s still 5° and I’m obviously dressed in summer kit, but the sunrise is morale boosting for sure. Eat this and get back on the road. Let’s get some atmosphere going. [Music] Oh, look at that back lit sun. Vibes are strong. It’s getting warmer and the temperature is rising. Okay. [Music] Perfect time to stop. Quick D- robe. [Music] If you’re wondering why I’m wearing this bandanna, it’s because of the snots. Got to keep it clean. You know what I mean? Hey, [Music] hey, hey. [Music] We are 54 miles in. Just stopped off at Petrol station. 110 mi to go. We’re basically just outside commentary. So, we’re well ahead of schedule. Feeling good. Let’s get a little alakar breakfast and keep it cracking, lad. Keep it cracking. [Music] No chances. [Music] Look how lovely it is. It’s beautiful. Sun’s out, legs out, arms out. F. During this section, the spirits are high. The sun’s out. I can feel my toes. I can feel the wind. And things are going well. I’m staying on top of my fueling with these PB&J sandwiches. Homemade of course. Taking in the views. And at this point, I’m enjoying the new surroundings until this absolute croissant decided to interrupt my flow. Honestly, why are some drivers so impatient? [Music] All right, sit rep. I am 5 milesi outside Birmingham. Feeling a bit cooked. I just can’t stomach any more food. I’m out of water, so I need to refill that. Get some electrolytes in. Okay, so the allergies are kicking in. That’s why we wear bandana. All right, got myself a veggie patty and some Oreos. Saved the Oreos for the road. Finished my orange. My last orange. I hope to god I don’t get on Saturday by a bird in a tree. But if I get that’s good luck, is it? I play the lottery as well. I’m also thinking if everyone was to commute by bike, it wouldn’t actually be cheaper than having a car. And then it’s less economical because the amount of food you need, I don’t know. It’s actually up for debate, isn’t it? Cuz let’s just say you’re a vegan cyclist and you just smash avocados all the time in everything you eat and you ride more. But then the avocados are coming from South America. So your carbon footprint really isn’t that much smaller if you’re a cyclist. Not knocking any vegans, by the way. Just thinking out loud. Right, we’re all fed. Next stop, Stoke and Trent. Let’s get it cracking, lads. Let’s get it cracking. [Music] Well, you know what I realized now? Anytime you see a church, just know you’re going uphill. Why a church is always built on a hill? Does anybody actually know? We got 50 mi to go. My average is 17 mph. So, it’s not bad, but I don’t think I can hold it up much longer. Like, my hands are hurting. My neck’s hurting. I think that’s it for me. I’m just going to crawl to the finish and just let the bike do the work cuz my cooch everything’s just done. [Music] Childish. I’m in no man’s land right now. I’m out of water. It’s the hilliest part of the ride and there’s nothing for the next 6 milesi. So, I’m going to rely on the kindness and straightness. There’s a pub. How’s it going? You all right? Yeah. You do me a small favor. Can I have some water, please? Is that okay? Yeah. Just a just a jug. Long day. Warm day, ain’t it? Yeah. How far is Manchester from here? Quite a while. Is that where you’re off to now? [Music] 30 mi to go and then we’re there. Long old day. The average has dropped from 17 to 14. So, one was a little bit hy the last little segment, but also goes to tell you what sort of shape I’m in right now. I am finished. [Music] [Applause] [Music] situation is not looking good. running out of daylight and I can’t see any signs of civilization. [Music] [Music] At this point, the temperatures have dropped. I can see signs of Manchester, but still no signs of life. Can’t eat anymore. My legs are finished and I haven’t got the energy to even put out my camera. So, at this point, we’re going blind. Honestly, why do we keep pushing the boundaries of the human body? [Music] That’s the job here most days for matches. And I’ve made it by bike. My word. Oh my gosh. I can’t believe it. [Music] It’s over. I made it. I made it. And that’s a wrap. Give me the food.
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Lets gooo!! Dead team though…Up the Spurs!
That was a movie!!