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Soon after my record attempt last year, certain emotion took over me. More like a impostor syndrome. I think the reason was, I started getting to know real professional athletes and it stuck me that I had terrible riding techniques, no stamina or muscles compared to some of these pro's. So, me claiming some kind of world record was just laughable in front of them. It inspired me to build my core strength and do something that really is challenging. So, currently, an application is in process for the longest journey on an E-bike in 24 hours. If that gets accepted, I will be doing a 24hrs, 450 miles ride attempt later this summer or early fall.
Brilliant Ravi, in a positive way.
That was kind of what I was trying to get across when being negative about your previous ride, and I am so glad that you have said it.
There are just too many variables that make many an ebike world record pretty meaningless, even if you know that you have put the effort in.
Taking your latest challenge as an example, the ride could be carried out on terrain with almost no elevation gain using wind and weather to advantage, ridden on a recumbent ebike that has the optimum size motor available, even with a throttle, and a support team offering an endless supply of batteries, so meaning that the bike could be ridden on the highest power settings for the whole 24hrs, with very little in the way of pedal usage.
To my mind, there should be strict guide lines in place to prevent what could be seen as cheating. I don't doubt your own motives, and know that the above example isn't you, but that is how it could be seen.
If nothing else, your challenges are good for your mind and soul, so keep them up.
I have my own World record attempt bubbling away in the background, but mine is about elevation gain, not distance. It did take a slight set back a couple of weeks ago, as I was caught out by altitude. It was one of two things that I had stupidly overlooked. My home town is 732ft above sea level, I was riding at 6,762ft and my destination is 11,371ft. It took me two weeks just to get used to riding around at 6,762ft, so reaching 11,371ft in the distance of just 5.6 miles is going to be very tough on my body. I have now been told that I will require oxygen as well, which was the second detail that I hadn't considered. On a positive note, without challenge and obstacles, these challenges wouldn't be worth tackling.
