4.55

Coincidentally, 4.55 was also around the time I got up yesterday but the real intention of this post's title is my time for 100 miles cycled in the Norwich 100.

A beautifully sunny day, I left Norwich with no pretensions over times, but soon had settled into a fairly quick rhythm, and it became apparent that circa 5 hours was on. We were on 20mph pace a the 2hour point, but then slipped marginally below it by "lunch" (9.30 stop - just before half way). Coming around the coast from Sheringham to Horsey we were absolutely flying, all that remained was to finish well, and finish well we did.

Not only did I smash my 100 mile record but other records tumbled as below:
One Hour:     22.1miles
10 miles:        26.32 (best this year, but not best ever)
20km:            32.56
20 miles:        53.48
50km:            1hr 26.10
50 miles:        2hrs 21.42
100km          3hrs 0.10
100miles        4hrs 55.14

Recovery ride later this afternoon...