International Ashes Challenge

[ashes_mtb]

I’m throwing my hat in the Great Cycle Challenge this year. Limited time so aiming for 400km on the mountain bike with a mix of commuting and actual mountain biking.

I know you’ve all got plenty of mates doing this sort of stuff, but if anyone can spare a few dollars to the cause I’d appreciate.

https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/Riders/BrettAshby

And if I hit $500 donations I’ll do a Moorey 6hr (so more like 7+hrs) up at Kalamunda somewhere…

PS - checked the scales this morning and I’m at 107 kegs, up 11 from the start of the year so this won’t be easy for me.

 

[ashes_mtb]

Some personal stats to put this in context:

Total km on bike for 2021

And my body weight trajectory…

 

[moorey]

Some personal stats to put this in context:

Total km on bike for 2021

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And my body weight trajectory…

Fake news. That’s @HamboCairns lifetime stats.

 

[moorey]

By all means lose weight….but I’m riding a shit ton, getting a lot fitter, but weight hasn’t dropped.

 

[HamboCairns]

Best of luck mate!

 

[Chriso_29er]

Onya mate, 400km in a month coming off 80 for the year is going to be a good challenge! Good luck with it, we'll be cheering on from the other side of the country

 

[ashes_mtb]

By all means lose weight….but I’m riding a shit ton, getting a lot fitter, but weight hasn’t dropped.

Health and fitness is the goal, weight doesn’t worry me except for when I’m dragging it up hill. Doing this and starting training/playing AFL 9’s so I’d be shocked if I didn’t end up lighter.

And injured.

 

[pink poodle]

Are you sure the 11kg isn't from bulking up and building muscle mass?

 

[ashes_mtb]

Are you sure the 11kg isn't from bulking up and building muscle mass?

Let’s say yes and pretend it’s true.

 

[pink poodle]

You've inspired me to get my arse(clown) back in the saddle and knock out the km that everyone has been telling me I should do!

I've signed up and set my target.

Is 1 kilometre your target?

Let’s say yes and pretend it’s true.

Kettle bells for the win!

 

[pink poodle]

Followed by several more!

Easy...you don't want to pull a hamstring!

 

[Minlak]

Followed by several more!

 

[moorey]

Easy...you don't want to pull a hambone!

FIFY.

Starting in October @ashes_mtb ?

 

[ashes_mtb]

FIFY.

Starting in October @ashes_mtb ?

Yes, kick off this Friyay. Rain forecast as far as BOM can see, which is nice.

 

[moorey]

Yes, kick off this Friyay. Rain forecast as far as BOM can see, which is nice.

Nice. Jump in the deep end.
When TransTas was announced mid last year, I panic trained after being slack and injured. It keeps getting postponed, but it’s got me in the habit of staying fitter. Hopefully does similar for you. Good work man.

 

[ashes_mtb]

As I’ve anointed this as an international challenge, I’ve decided to start this thing at 12.01am Kiribati time (+14GMT). Works out to 6.01pm Thursday in the best State, and an expected break in the rain for damp trails. I’ll be fucked if I’m starting this thing with a commute.

 

[pink poodle]

FIFY.

Starting in October @ashes_mtb ?

I don't have that kind of rhythm.

 

[moorey]

I'm starting on Friday - I'm going to head to Palm Cove and meander in and out of the beach suburbs

Should hopefully be good for 25km.

Warm up for an MTB ride?

 

[moorey]

Do you even Hambo?

Weekly.

 

[ashes_mtb]

Not sure what I was thinking, but I’ve started. Did 6km with the group and solo’d the rest at my own (glacial) pace.