He wont have left by then Schmunks ... for a start he wont be on time
Would be nice to have some company tho, if I had thought I was going round on my own I could have done that on my own doorstep ....... and yes, I know it is on my doorstep
Thanks for the kind words of support. As I said im just going to go for it. It will be good experience and great prep for the Outlaw. good luck all, hope you all have enjoyable and succesful rides.
usually average somewhere between 15 and 17.5mph (always on my own) However Sunday will be new territory in terms of time in the saddle in one go. Just going to take it steady and hopefully finish it in one piece. When I see the kit I will say hello - havent quite decided on my attire yet!
Ok ... I am the one with thevery long plait, happy to keep you company if you like? Would be hoping to average between 15 and 16 so could see how it goes I dont think you will lose too much speed by upping the distance if your fitness levels are good enough
Hmmm I am looking for a 120 miler at the weekend so this might do... 112 + 6 into London for the train + 6 home again Prob 8:30 start by the time I get there......
I will be looking to leave in one of the first waves so happy for any company at any point along the way. Dont want to have to commit to doing the whole thing with anyone just incase I struggle or something goes wrong. Dont want anyone to have to feel they have to wait etc. First wave at 7.45 and barring any problems will be looking to go then. Shall I look out for the yellow kit and introduce myself?
Yea good to meet some friendly faces. I read Meldys report and it seems you had a bit of a mixed day...but glad you got a good session out of it.
I finished the course but for some reason my computer only thinks I covered 104 miles and judging by my time I thinks it right. Spoke to a couple of people who finished near me and they said similar. Followed all the signs so a bit strange being 8miles short.
Overall quite a good ride and hopefully bodes well for outlaw. I think the main lesson I have learnt by doing a couple of sportives is the importance of nutrition. The course on a whole was varied, a couple of steep climbs, some fast flats (the one point where we were on freshly laid smooth Tarmac was amazing) and some pretty scary descents. Did not like either 20% descents or some pretty fast single track lanes.
Thanks for the support before the event and I hope all who took part enjoyed. Just over 10weeks of training to go...
Just wondering if someone has an entry for the Wiggle ups and Downs they cant use or a friends that isn't doing it. If so please mail me on here or some have my phone and can text me.
Well and truly knackered - 112 miles and did the whole thing into the wind - not a single group - my fault for starting late so the only people I saw I was overtaking. Those last 30 miles or so were soooo hard into that wind.
How did the rest of you go ? Looked out for Pirate kit but didn't see any I don't think - unless the skull and crossbones is only on the front. I really enjoyed it - got caught up with some others going the wrong way because one of the locals had turned a sign round - probably cost me 15 minutes - so not too bad - not the fault of the organisers though I have to say it was a lot better than when I did one of their events 4 years or so ago.
I was towing someone around..... had to go easyish but still did 6.05 ride time,elapsed time was about 6.30..... last year elapsed time was about 5.59......
Last third seemed a continual head wind
Bumped into Mr and mrs SA at about the 110k mark, and had a chat for 10k.. they looked in good form then.
I had about 5.45 ride time on my Garmin - think total time must have been over 6 because we were faffing about not knowing which way to go - even phoned the organiser's emergency number but it's hard to describe where you are other than some flat road in the middle of nowhere. The detour aside I really enjoyed the first 75 miles - and the last 40 were fun when they were over.
We stopped at the point you went wrong Pops, as one sign pointed left and the other right, someone had a garmin download of the course and just as we left a group turned up who had gone the wrong way.
The 10 miles along the never ending straight road into the headwind was erm interesting.
done this event the last 3 years, don't think there will be a 4th time.
Time was slower than last, but last year was no wind but a lot hotter
We stopped at the point you went wrong Pops, as one sign pointed left and the other right, someone had a garmin download of the course and just as we left a group turned up who had gone the wrong way.
The 10 miles along the never ending straight road into the headwind was erm interesting.
done this event the last 3 years, don't think there will be a 4th time.
Time was slower than last, but last year was no wind but a lot hotter
you can't do it next year, you'll be recovering from the double
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Feckin start at 7 ... i'll catch you
Would be nice to have some company tho, if I had thought I was going round on my own I could have done that on my own doorstep ....... and yes, I know it is on my doorstep
What sort of time would you be aiming for ??
I dont think you will lose too much speed by upping the distance if your fitness levels are good enough
And the pointy hat, so I'm told...
I am looking for a 120 miler at the weekend so this might do... 112 + 6 into London for the train + 6 home again
Prob 8:30 start by the time I get there......
I will look to arrive about 7.30 and then set off as and when I think? Depending on car parking and logistics
I finished the course but for some reason my computer only thinks I covered 104 miles and judging by my time I thinks it right. Spoke to a couple of people who finished near me and they said similar. Followed all the signs so a bit strange being 8miles short.
Overall quite a good ride and hopefully bodes well for outlaw. I think the main lesson I have learnt by doing a couple of sportives is the importance of nutrition. The course on a whole was varied, a couple of steep climbs, some fast flats (the one point where we were on freshly laid smooth Tarmac was amazing) and some pretty scary descents. Did not like either 20% descents or some pretty fast single track lanes.
Thanks for the support before the event and I hope all who took part enjoyed. Just over 10weeks of training to go...
Yes, we had a mixed day 2 sessions interspersed with some HTFU
Just got a late entry for the Flat out In The Fens tomorrow - 112 miler - probably be in blue and white Derby Mercury top.
Well and truly knackered - 112 miles and did the whole thing into the wind - not a single group - my fault for starting late so the only people I saw I was overtaking. Those last 30 miles or so were soooo hard into that wind.
How did the rest of you go ? Looked out for Pirate kit but didn't see any I don't think - unless the skull and crossbones is only on the front. I really enjoyed it - got caught up with some others going the wrong way because one of the locals had turned a sign round - probably cost me 15 minutes - so not too bad - not the fault of the organisers though I have to say it was a lot better than when I did one of their events 4 years or so ago.
I can imagine that course is a bitch with a continual headwind! Well done guys
I was towing someone around..... had to go easyish but still did 6.05 ride time,elapsed time was about 6.30..... last year elapsed time was about 5.59......
Last third seemed a continual head wind
Bumped into Mr and mrs SA at about the 110k mark, and had a chat for 10k.. they looked in good form then.
I had about 5.45 ride time on my Garmin - think total time must have been over 6 because we were faffing about not knowing which way to go - even phoned the organiser's emergency number but it's hard to describe where you are other than some flat road in the middle of nowhere. The detour aside I really enjoyed the first 75 miles - and the last 40 were fun when they were over.
We stopped at the point you went wrong Pops, as one sign pointed left and the other right, someone had a garmin download of the course and just as we left a group turned up who had gone the wrong way.
The 10 miles along the never ending straight road into the headwind was erm interesting.
done this event the last 3 years, don't think there will be a 4th time.
Time was slower than last, but last year was no wind but a lot hotter
you can't do it next year, you'll be recovering from the double