London - Cambridge (Review)

Finally did it - Completed the 60+ mile London - Cambridge ride in just under 5 hours.

More in depth report and review to follow soon. Just attached a picture of my speedometer along with my Certificate and route map, below.

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Review below:

Left from my place at around 6:00 am, and made my way through Camden, Seven Sisters, Tottenham Hale, and finally on to Picketts Lock. The starting point was from the parking lot of the Leeway health club. There were a good 500 + riders by 7:45, by the time i made it to the start line.

Started from the start off point by 8:00 am. I was determined this time not to stop for more than 2 breaks. 

My first break was at The Brewery Tap over at Pelham. This was around 28 miles into the ride. It was a pretty flat surface until now. Stopped here for around 7 minutes, just to refresh myself and a quick toilet break.

From there on it was a pretty much smooth ride until my next break, at The Bees In the Wall (Whittlesford) which was the last of the designated stops, 15 miles away from the finish. 

Finally reached the finish line at 12:30, a good 4 and a half hour ride. My cycle computer tells me that i averaged a 15 mile/hour though the ride, which i felt was alright, considering my single speed. The weather though out the journey was cloudy, except as we were reaching Cambridge, it was nice and Sunny.! Although the Met had forcasted a bright and sunny 26 Degrees Celsius, well..!

The finish point had a very festive feel to it, and we were very well welcomed by the locals. The train journey back was a smooth one, as i caught the 13:04 service to London Kings X. It was full though, but managed to keep my bike without disturbing other passengers.

On the whole an exciting day of ride through great picturesque British country side. Would i do it again - Hell ya.!

Ride Facts: 

Total distacne : 79.76 Miles (whole day ), 65 miles (For the ride)

Average Speed : 14.4 Miles (day) , 15 miles (ride)

Total time cycled : 5:31:30

Equipment used : Specialised San Fransisco 1

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