2 lads hit the 100 miles in a day mark.... on a bike , not in a car!

'Ton up' Terry bullied 'Fairweather Foz' to venture forth into the
foul weather on a bleak and wet Sunday morning in Camberley. Foz had
stretched his legs the previous afternoon with a cheeky 40, as he had
not been out since the IOW. Terry had done a quick 30 with Glyn a day
or so before.The intrepid duo persevered and headed into the green and
pleasant countryside of West Sussex via a nasty lump at the back of
Godalming.
A comfort break along the way saw Terry wipe out a patch of innocent
Bluebells as well as murdering a local badger (Terry claims it was
dead already!). Countryside vandal. The fifty was made at
Billingshurst where the thunder thighed heroes stopped for a well
earned break at the salubrious Budgens. While Foz was indoors ordering
up a tasty steak pie, Terry nearly got worked over by some local
Herberts (again so he says - that said, he did look somewhat pale and
concerned on my return and had formed a laager with the two sturdy
steeds, which he thought he was going to be mugged for).
Suitably replenished a reciprocal route was followed back. With their
bidons running dangerously low, a pit stop was made at Cranleigh
Police Station where the local Constabulary kindly helped us out. We
were also introduced to the station cat, who was very wary of Terry
(had obviously heard of his badger murdering exploits.He had obviously
not passed this on to the Constable, otherwise Terry could have been
in the clink for a serious breach of the Badgers Act 1973). The pair
made it home to break their century duck. 103.5 miles to be exact at
an average of 14.7, which we thought wasn't too bad.
Learning points:
Pacing yourself is important. Stay within your limits and the whole
experience was quite enjoyable.
Stopping every 25 miles worked well.
Drinking plenty helped. On a cool day, we consumed over 3 litres.
A good breakfast, snack stops and a good lunch all helped.
Well padded shorts a must. Terry's nether regions were smarting
somewhat with his wafer thin numbers (mind you he was loathe to
elaborate on exactly what did happen with the Herberts outside
Budgens). Foz with his new shorts purchase had a plush ride, even on
his razor blade saddle. Bear in mind we were in the saddle for 7 hours.
(That said, an application of Sudocem will still be made!)
Chamois cream also a must.
Our legs felt good throughout, although we both suffered from some
discomfort at the base of the neck. Not unbearable, but noticeable.
Knees feel a bit creaky. Must keep taking cod liver oil.
A good lightweight waterproof may well be a good investment. Neither
of ours were brilliant in the wet.
The hill at the back of Godalming is 'interesting', especially with 70
miles in the legs.
Terry is a top Jonny Banana - but we all knew that anyway.