So i got out yesterday and compeleted a 120km (75mile) solo cycle. I had 6hrs 11min of moving time and just under 9 hours in total(is going to make the ROK a long long day) Lots of photo stops in the first 40km. I did the second 80km in 4hrs 13min moving with another 1hr 15min for stops.

Stops at 40km, 70km, 100km and 107km. I needed the stop at the 100km point as my right foot under the cleat was starting to feel like it burning. A 10min rest off the bike and it was fine. I found the last 20km hard going however even though it was pretty flat. The thought of having to do another 60km and having hills in that part is scary, however everyone who has done it tells me it will be fine and groupthink will bring you around

There was only 650m (2100feet) of climbing and that was all pretty much in the first 60km (37miles). Before I did the route I thought there was 1000m so I'm a bit dissapointed there wasnt as much as I thought. I made it up all the hills, but had to stop at the top of two short steep sections. I made it to the top though which was good I've been trying to clarify the amount of climbing on the Ring of Kerry and a couple of people who have done it have said between 1200 - 1500m (3900 - 5000ft).

Only problem now is the side of my left index finger that is closest to the thumb is still numb. I think I am compensating for the reduced range of movement in my left elbow that i fractured so I am going to have to get my fit or how i hold the handlebars looked at.