Well, I'm now in Burger King in Oswestry eating donkey bollocks and chips on my way home.

It turns out that finishing a string of night shifts a few days before a big ride is unhelpful. Bailed about 45 km in after pushing up too much stuff that I know I could ride.
Gutted as the conditions were great, minimal wind and looking like no rain
Good luck to those still out there.

Thanks Stu.

Sorry to hear that Paul but sometimes everything conspires against you and no amount of swearing will help ... rest assured, you'll not be the last

You got a start line and a further 45km further than me

*high five*

i pulled at 45km too. Many reasons, mostly not very interesting. Rode most of the way to Aberystwyth on the road to meet mates for bacon. And to then wear friends clothes as I'd left all mine with Stu. Ladies trackies are comfortable.

Onwards!

You're not alone, knee pain made me quit near Knighton, but then realised I have to pedal another 40 miles back

Can I say to be in such company as a quitter I feel quite comforted. I mistakenly missed out the forest in favour of the dam road back from 'Lanny'. I knew road back wasn't that easy too!
Anyway. 25 clicks short but I was at a point of ruining the weekend for the sake of it. The riders returning in 15 hours.....Jeez H. Incredible effort.

Can I say to be in such company as a quitter I feel quite comforted. I mistakenly missed out the forest in favour of the dam road back from 'Lanny'. I knew road back wasn't that easy too!

You do it simply so you can 'mop up' all the remaining bacon butties ... actually, seeing you at the end cheered me right up

notinabox wrote:Can I say to be in such company as a quitter I feel quite comforted. I mistakenly missed out the forest in favour of the dam road back from 'Lanny'. I knew road back wasn't that easy too!
Anyway. 25 clicks short but I was at a point of ruining the weekend for the sake of it. The riders returning in 15 hours.....Jeez H. Incredible effort.

I took the same route back after losing my batteries on route and not knowing if I had enough electricity for the rest of the ride for GPS and lights - although in honesty I was very tired by that point so probably worked out right for me....and I don't really mind missing out on a badge, Im pleased with what I did and enjoyed a lot of the route, although I'd like to go back and ride some of it again without a time pressure.

And.....whilst it was an easier route back it definitely wasn't easy.

GregMay wrote: Ladies trackies are comfortable.

Slippery slope Greg will be in a dress for it next year

Single Speed George wrote:

GregMay wrote: Ladies trackies are comfortable.

Slippery slope Greg will be in a dress for it next year

I was by the bridge in Llanidloes getting stones out of my shoes around 10pm on Saturday night when a bearded bloke walked past dressed as David Walliams' "I'm a Lady!" character from Little Britain. OK. I thought, Mid Wales is as Mid Wales does.

whitestone wrote:

Single Speed George wrote:

GregMay wrote: Ladies trackies are comfortable.

Slippery slope Greg will be in a dress for it next year

I was by the bridge in Llanidloes getting stones out of my shoes around 10pm on Saturday night when a bearded bloke walked past dressed as David Walliams' "I'm a Lady!" character from Little Britain. OK. I thought, Mid Wales is as Mid Wales does.

Greg has a bit of beard may have been him ...

I saw someone around there. I thought they were dressed as a mexican- sombrero and poncho. I was concentrating on going forwards though

Don't worry, I quit 2 years ago. Will try and register in time next year!

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

Can I say to be in such company as a quitter I feel quite comforted. I mistakenly missed out the forest in favour of the dam road back from 'Lanny'. I knew road back wasn't that easy too!

You do it simply so you can 'mop up' all the remaining bacon butties ... actually, seeing you at the end cheered me right up

The only reason I come mate!! your happiness!