Nick, is the Extra slice just out and back on the same route ? (the RWGPS link is just a 110km out route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19392047 )
Hi Nick .... I don't have mudguards, and I don't want to buy clip on mudguards for my bike. (I am saving up for an additional bike for Audax that will have mudguards, dynamo lights etc, but I may not have that in time)
does that rule me out for the 200km or the 100km ride?
Hi Nick .... I don't have mudguards, and I don't want to buy clip on mudguards for my bike. (I am saving up for an additional bike for Audax that will have mudguards, dynamo lights etc, but I may not have that in time)
does that rule me out for the 200km or the 100km ride?
Dim, possibly all you need is a cheapo ass-saver, like one of these (https://www.evanscycles.com/ass-saver-regular-rear-mudguard-26-27-5-29-700c-EV315098) — literally something just so's when you sit down you don't leave a muddy patch on someone else's seat. Even a decent-sized Carradice or similar saddle bag will do the same job. You'll probably be asked to ride on the back of the group if you don't have full-length guards, though, as you'll still be kicking it up in other riders' faces.
Haha thanks..... ;)Nick, is the Extra slice just out and back on the same route ? (the RWGPS link is just a 110km out route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19392047 )
Jibers, the Extra uses a different route between Oundle and Melton Mowbray compared to the Classic. Everyone uses the same return route ... although I'm going to see if I can find more hills for the Extra retour, just for you :demon:
You'll probably be asked to ride on the back of the group if you don't have full-length guards with a decent size mudflap,FTFY
though, as you'll still be kicking it up in other riders' faces.
;)
Nick, are you accepting entries on the line? I enjoyed this a couple of years ago, but work is looking very busy this year and might not know my availability until late on.
The links to the GPX and TCX files, at least for the 100, are broken (on the CamAudax page). The gps-2018 folder is missing from the path (you can see that by comparing the location of the Pork Pie files).
So incidentally is the link from the Pork Pie page to the Spring Dash page (it's got the folder name for the Pork Pie as though it was a sub-page, whereas actually it's alongside in the folder tree).
Hope this helps!
The MetOffice forecast is currently much better than yr.no ... so just choose the forecast that most appeals, same chance of getting that weather on the day.
The MetOffice forecast is currently much better than yr.no ... so just choose the forecast that most appeals, same chance of getting that weather on the day.
bottom line ... it looks like a hard ride/shit day, with strong wind .... so dress warm ... :)
Just seen the temperature for Saturday and a bit concerned there could be ice?
Do you have a date in mind for next year yet?
Next year, this bit of work has an accelerated deadline due to Brexit, it'll all be over by 11th March.
Just sayin'
When I sent the emails out last night, the weather forecast was for a very nice day. 12 hours later and it has turned a lot cooler ::-) I'm not pinning anything on the forecast for a day or two yet, it could all blow through on Friday, or not arrive until Sunday, or even not at all. Fingers crossed!
What a difference a day will make....beautiful spring morning in London today, perfect cycling conditions.
There is NO snow in Melton Mowbray this morning.
EDIT: It's snowing NOW (07:30)
... Thank you for the amazing food once again Mrs W. And thank you for putting on the event Nick, it was an interesting day out. ...
Coldest day on the bike for some years ...
It was great to see you Tom, and I'm glad you got home okay :thumbsup:
shortest ECE route is the A10, don't think so; would be glad for any alternative suggestions (i used the London to Cambridge route a couple of years ago to get to Duxford, very nice)
Entered the Spring Dash (I'm veggie so Pork Pies don't float my boat!); ECE'ing back to That London. Been a long time since I've been to Cambridge (4 years in fact)
shortest ECE route is the A10, don't think so; would be glad for any alternative suggestions (i used the London to Cambridge route a couple of years ago to get to Duxford, very nice)
Wilkyboy sent me this very nice route which I'm planning to use back:thumbsup:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29396512
It's 8km from Cambridge Notwork Rail to the start so you only need to go as far South as Cheshunt to make it 200 ;) and a super bargain £8.60 return from That London :thumbsup:
Wilkyboy sent me this very nice route which I'm planning to use back
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29396512
Do the road works start at the A605 or before that?
Hey Wilkyboy
Is the extra available with a GPS track? Or should I email? I fancy a bit of hill training and a stretchy distance... if the weather is decent :-)
Taking the shared-use path, you can wave at all the queuing motorists and cross in relative safety at the other end, while beating the lights anyway, as it's a four-way sequence with something like 600m passage from one end to the other on the main road, so the wait is interminable, whereas the shared use path you can just switch over and carry on.
I rarely recommend cycle-specific infrastructure over just riding on the road, but this is one of those times I think it's a Good Idea, for this year at least.
Taking the shared-use path, you can wave at all the queuing motorists and cross in relative safety at the other end, while beating the lights anyway, as it's a four-way sequence with something like 600m passage from one end to the other on the main road, so the wait is interminable, whereas the shared use path you can just switch over and carry on.
I rarely recommend cycle-specific infrastructure over just riding on the road, but this is one of those times I think it's a Good Idea, for this year at least.
Nick, I've looked on street view and it's showing that the path you suggest as just that and very narrow (not suitable for a trike), has it been upgraded since that image was captured to a proper signposted shared use path?
Ian
The shared-use path has been upgraded since StreetView went by — StreetView is about 10 years out of date on that section.
Just for you, Al, we're laying on GF caik ;)
Actually, we always lay on something vegan and GF for those who need the option, regardless of whether Al's riding or not. And most of what we provide at arrivée is vegetarian, too — certainly everything that's cooked and baked by us is 8)
On a wider note, if anyone does have any dietary related questions, do pop me an email, usual address. Or ask the wonderful Ewa at arrivée, who will be looking after you all on the day :thumbsup:
WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT, PHIL!!! >:(
I did mention quenelles of ice cream and you should've seen the death-ray stare I got in return :demon: ;D
No. The answer is no. Feel free to ask Ewa on the day for some, but you'll probably find yourself out on yer ear — she can get quite feisty about these things ... she just did ::-) :P
What has strawberry pie got to do with this?!! You said raspberry pie before! Much prefers rasps to strawbs.
You could have some very hungry cyclists by the time we get back through the forecast weather. Must pack some dry warm clothes to change into at Arrivee.
ponders return ECE to Kings Lynn....)
I would have thought you'd be the least affected compared to road bikes. Certainly on my quasi low racer the winds don't affect it sideways so much but I guess you have a more solid area for the wind to hit sideways on. I'll be on my road bike Saturday but if it was more Fen like I'd defo be on my recumbent.
Do you have the hall all day?. Thinking of leaving some warm gear in the hall to put on when I get back.
Battered.
The hoots had a train ride back to London! We weren't aiming to extend to 300km, so the trip northwards in the morning was plenty enough. As it happened it wasn't a quick journey on the train as apparently plastic sheeting had blown onto the overhead wires, and we proceeded very slowly south of Cheshunt, with the journey eventually taking two hours!
First Audax today and really enjoyed it. Great meeting people, fab cake. Thank you Nick, Ewa and Ben.
ElyDave - presume we met on the train from Ely then? :)
Possibly Martin too?
Agree, the Fulbourn crosswinds were a bit hairy - Fenland seems to have visited south Cambs for the day.
A quick write up on accidentally doing the Extra and moody, solo rides.... https://audaxery.wordpress.com/2019/03/17/stormy-weather/ (https://audaxery.wordpress.com/2019/03/17/stormy-weather/)
A quick write up on accidentally doing the Extra and moody, solo rides.... https://audaxery.wordpress.com/2019/03/17/stormy-weather/ (https://audaxery.wordpress.com/2019/03/17/stormy-weather/)
Thanks for the write up. Wise words for the fast lads.
I'd just like to add that having admin'd them for several years it was great to be a part of the East Anglian ECE Massive :thumbsup:
and that also goes out to all the other organisers who have created these events that are so popular and accessible to all from wherever they ride (to/from or both; and also the other non ECE riders)
I'd just like to add that having admin'd them for several years it was great to be a part of the East Anglian ECE Massive :thumbsup:
and that also goes out to all the other organisers who have created these events that are so popular and accessible to all from wherever they ride (to/from or both; and also the other non ECE riders)
Nice work Martin, are the ACME posse particularity big in the ECE world - should we lobby for an award ;-)
I'd just like to add that having admin'd them for several years it was great to be a part of the East Anglian ECE Massive :thumbsup:
and that also goes out to all the other organisers who have created these events that are so popular and accessible to all from wherever they ride (to/from or both; and also the other non ECE riders)
Nice work Martin, are the ACME posse particularity big in the ECE world - should we lobby for an award ;-)
and ACH plus a few local clubs yes, I think Tomsk helps a lot with the winter series of 100s, although there are many others like the Kelvedon Oyster Knights Templar (on my list, I'm very into that Holy Blood stuff) Braziers Run etc
Have a look here
http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/this/listevent/?Ride=ECE01
AudaxClubMid-Essex 36 NO CLUB 17 AudaxClubHackney 14 AudaxClubPortsmouth 7 CCSudburySuffolk 5 FourCornersAudax 5 CambridgeAudaxCTC 3 CambridgeCC 3 LeicesterForestCC 3 HertfordshireWhsCTC 3 |
and the really keen riders extending to 300 and above....or in our case, the riders that couldn't get home by train due to onset of the Christmas engineering works!
and the really keen riders extending to 300 and above
http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/this/listevent/?Ride=ECER01
I'd just like to add that having admin'd them for several years it was great to be a part of the East Anglian ECE Massive :thumbsup:
and that also goes out to all the other organisers who have created these events that are so popular and accessible to all from wherever they ride (to/from or both; and also the other non ECE riders)
Nice work Martin, are the ACME posse particularity big in the ECE world - should we lobby for an award ;-)
and ACH plus a few local clubs yes, I think Tomsk helps a lot with the winter series of 100s, although there are many others like the Kelvedon Oyster Knights Templar (on my list, I'm very into that Holy Blood stuff) Braziers Run etc
Have a look here
http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/this/listevent/?Ride=ECE01
Thanks for that Martin - with a quick bit of excel magic here's the top 10. (72% of the 132 ECEs overall!)
AudaxClubMid-Essex 36
NO CLUB 17
AudaxClubHackney 14
AudaxClubPortsmouth 7
CCSudburySuffolk 5
FourCornersAudax 5
CambridgeAudaxCTC 3
CambridgeCC 3
LeicesterForestCC 3
HertfordshireWhsCTC 3
I think ECE's should be subject to the 50% rule as they are easier than perms, you don't get CAIK on perms ;)
Another ACME award for the ceremony sounds like a grand idea!I'd just like to add that having admin'd them for several years it was great to be a part of the East Anglian ECE Massive
and that also goes out to all the other organisers who have created these events that are so popular and accessible to all from wherever they ride (to/from or both; and also the other non ECE riders)
Nice work Martin, are the ACME posse particularity big in the ECE world - should we lobby for an award ;-)
and ACH plus a few local clubs yes, I think Tomsk helps a lot with the winter series of 100s, although there are many others like the Kelvedon Oyster Knights Templar (on my list, I'm very into that Holy Blood stuff) Braziers Run etc
Have a look here
http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/this/listevent/?Ride=ECE01
Thanks for that Martin - with a quick bit of excel magic here's the top 10. (72% of the 132 ECEs overall!)
AudaxClubMid-Essex 36
NO CLUB 17
AudaxClubHackney 14
AudaxClubPortsmouth 7
CCSudburySuffolk 5
FourCornersAudax 5
CambridgeAudaxCTC 3
CambridgeCC 3
LeicesterForestCC 3
HertfordshireWhsCTC 3
So yes then, AUK should have an ECE award based on number of ECEs. Or maybe Tomsk can just fashion an award out of chocolate bars or twigs for us.
See you on the 27th for my next PBP qualifier. If you can book light winds this time, that would be nice.