2015 Week 7

Week 7 (w/e 15 February 2015)
Miles: 130.3

Shame about the spelling.

The weather for the most part this week was overcast but fine and still. By Wednesday evening I'd reached 59 miles and then moved on to 76 by the close of Thursday. Sadly, my dreams of posting a "5 day 100" this week were dashed by the weather, as Friday afternoon was dank and drizzly throughout. The drizzle had passed over later in the evening, but I didn't bother going out. The start of the cricket world cup proved to be a welcome distraction.

The weekend weather was very good, so I'd chalked up another 100 on Saturday evening. I did a 17 miler on Sunday afternoon, stopping to pick up cans on the way back. Heading back out on Sunday night to finish off my week, my original intention was just to cycle the 8 or so miles I needed to edge past last week's total of 127.1 in order to set a new best for the year. However, the riding felt good and I was on a bit of a roll, so I ended up carrying on for a further couple of miles so that I reached 130. A new best, obviously.

The stats
Time taken to get 100: 6 hrs 53 mins
Average speed for 100: 14.50 mph
Total for 2015: 763.1
2015 average weekly mileage: 109.01
Consecutive 100s: 6
Miles needed for 6000: 5236.9
Percentage of target reached: 12.71%
Required average weekly mileage: 116.38

Still leading the pack! In fact, my lead over 2012 grows from 29 miles last week to 43.2.

Week 7 totals
2015 - 763.1
2012 - 719.9
2014 - 702.7
2013 - 665
1998 - 649.1