Whitechapel Owl Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thought I'd give this a bump, darklord is now 12 hours in to his 96 mile bike ride and could be going for several more hours. He's only just over £200 away from his target, would be great if we get him there before he finishes. Mods - Any chance we could pin for a few hours to help him out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitechapel Owl Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Any chance Neil? @@owlstalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 Hi all. Sorry for lack of an update. I attempted the ride on Thursday but unfortunately I had to abandon it just 15 miles from the finish. I had been riding for 16 1/2 hours at that point and done 81 miles. Pretty much most of the day was torrential rain and when I made the call to stop it was 10pm with another three hours to go and I was suffering from mild hypothermia. My waterproof gloves were wringing wet after just an hour! At least half the day had been carrying the bike and I had just gone up and down the devils staircase in the pitch black in driving rain trying to carry a bike over slippy 4ft rocks. Never quit a ride before and I am absolutely gutted to have done so but I have it my all. I wasn't lucid and the consequences of a fall up there in those conditions was to much of a risk. The whole route was a riverbed. Still struggling to walk, one leg scratched to death from a fall into brambles the other from pedal strikes when carrying. Sore shoulder and cant move hands or toes much. I did give it my all honest. Thanks so much for all the donations and support it means a lot. Sorry I couldn't quite finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Copthorneowl Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, darklord said: Hi all. Sorry for lack of an update. I attempted the ride on Thursday but unfortunately I had to abandon it just 15 miles from the finish. I had been riding for 16 1/2 hours at that point and done 81 miles. Pretty much most of the day was torrential rain and when I made the call to stop it was 10pm with another three hours to go and I was suffering from mild hypothermia. My waterproof gloves were wringing wet after just an hour! At least half the day had been carrying the bike and I had just gone up and down the devils staircase in the pitch black in driving rain trying to carry a bike over slippy 4ft rocks. Never quit a ride before and I am absolutely gutted to have done so but I have it my all. I wasn't lucid and the consequences of a fall up there in those conditions was to much of a risk. The whole route was a riverbed. Still struggling to walk, one leg scratched to death from a fall into brambles the other from pedal strikes when carrying. Sore shoulder and cant move hands or toes much. I did give it my all honest. Thanks so much for all the donations and support it means a lot. Sorry I couldn't quite finish Brilliant effort well done hope you get fully recovered asap you need a medal for what you achieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 Thanks man, still gutted and still crippled but at least it took my mind off the football!! Someone mentioned donating, yes you can still donate the page is open so please feel free if you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldishowl Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Well done mate. Fantastic effort. These things are so dependent on the weather, basically you need a bit of luck and you didn't get it. I have done several walking challenges in my younger days and the combination of torrential rain and darkness are more or less impossible on the moors for even walking, never mind trying to ride a bike. Take pride in what you have done and get back healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaskedowl Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 No complaints from me @darklord Smashing effort and for a very worthy cause. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Better to aim high and miss than aim low and hit. The fact you took the challenge on is victory in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks a lot guys, still feel disappointed but at least I'm beginning to walk a bit easier at least now!! Think I may well return next year for another attempt. Probably come in January so it's better weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Well done mate Appreciate you may be disappointed but you should be proud of yourself. Sounded horrendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deleted member Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I remember a whole day of riding in torrential rain when we did the Bluebell Wood ride with Hirsty. Completely soul destroying Congratulations mate and well done on raising so much cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Cheers guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 Just wanted to update: The total raised is £1,235.42 Much of that came from the generous support of you folks here on Owlstalk and surpasses the £1k target. Thankyou so much for all the support it means a lot. While I came close I want to have another go at completing the challenge so I will be trying again next year but adding on another 70 miles the day after as well for an even bigger Challenge and hopefully raise even more. Thanks Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaskedowl Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, darklord said: Just wanted to update: The total raised is £1,235.42 Much of that came from the generous support of you folks here on Owlstalk and surpasses the £1k target. Thankyou so much for all the support it means a lot. While I came close I want to have another go at completing the challenge so I will be trying again next year but adding on another 70 miles the day after as well for an even bigger Challenge and hopefully raise even more. Thanks Brett Amazing Brett. Fantastic work raising the money for a good cause. I only wish I had the capacity to manage something like this but, for now will have to make do with supporting good people like yourself when they do. If you do decide to organise another ride, I'll support the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 AS we all will , well done Bret i'm knackerd cycling to the shop 1/2 a mile away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 finally got round to sorting the video from my crazy day. My first vid so bear with me!! Grab a cuppa first as its quite long but if you like puddles and rain you might enjoy it!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Tom Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Well done mate, great effort and a really nice video. I've only skimmed it obviously, but some of the views there are unreal despite the weather - thought coming over Conic Hill near the start must be a case of things peaking early, but it just got better! Mental how dark it was by the end. Really chuffed the charity drive went so well, definitely deserved. On a side note, the kids seem like smashers an' all. Good lad! ps, especially pleased I got to read the phrases 'bum butter' and 'sex whales' at various points. Extra marks for that. Edited October 24, 2017 by Mr. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 cheers. yeah Conic Hill was pretty cool. It was heavy rain before that and climbing up into the clouds. I was at the topwhen the cloud broke and the sun rose over the hill top revealing Loch Lomond. Its a pretty steep descent but was really rough from the rain so not as fast as I had hoped. That dark bit was horrendous I had a bit of a breakdown up there. was basically a 1800ft climb up then what should have been a 5 mile fast descent was really slow and trecherous. Coudlnt see more than a few feet and the way was hard to see. At one point it split unbeknowns to me. luckily I chose the right way as the other was a path out into the middle of nowhere!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Brilliant effort! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 great vid mate and well done for doing what you did , i'll stick to painting it's far easier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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