Author Topic: The company on DIYs and perms thread (Read 286480 times)

iddu · « **Reply #350 on:** 30 October, 2013, 03:08:20 pm »

~~Victim~~Volunteer to check a flattish 200 Home-THAT LONDON route destructions some w/e in Nov; earlier (bar 2/3rd) the better. Can accomodate overnight if needed.

Revellinho · « **Reply #351 on:** 13 November, 2013, 07:48:00 pm »

In the absence of funds

to go to York for beers and frivolity, I am planning on doing a gps tour of the Lakes, 2pts, about 4AAA, along the lines of 17 May cal event from Troutbeck Bridge this Saturday. Anyone fancying a trundle, PM for meeting up details.

iddu · « **Reply #352 on:** 14 November, 2013, 02:01:20 am »

Quote from: iddu on 30 October, 2013, 03:08:20 pm

~~Victim~~Volunteer to check a flattish 200 Home-THAT LONDON route destructions some w/e in Nov; earlier (bar 2/3rd) the better. Can accomodate overnight if needed.

v2 check this Sun, then a 606km construct of this, LDD perm & a bit of the Boat Ride loop; ~350km + 250km, Travelodge in H. Wycombe 30/11. You're welcome to come and play.

Bairn Again · « **Reply #353 on:** 15 November, 2013, 03:28:13 pm »

Doing a one way Edinburgh - Aberdeen 200k tomorrow, to buy daughter #1 dinner thence train home about 9pm.

Kinross - Perth - Forfar - Brechin - edzell - Auchenblae - Stoney - Milltimber and into Aberdeen on the A93.

the 25k or so between Fettercairn and Stonehaven will be a new one for me

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3657609

G.

The Seldom Killer · « **Reply #354 on:** 26 November, 2013, 07:38:28 am »

Going to pull an RRtY double header at the weekend with a split in two LlanfairPG 400. 200k out on Sat and return on Sun. Company welcome.

iddu · « **Reply #355 on:** 06 February, 2014, 11:18:33 pm »

Cheddar Gorge 300 this Sun.

Early (6am) start from home (Lambourn), a/c direction, so Witney / Cirencester / Malmsbury / Salford / Cheddar / Wells / B-o-A / Marlborough / home, if anyone wants to join in.

Top o'the Mendips should be dry - may need the SPD'd waders elsewhere

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #356 on:** 07 February, 2014, 03:54:37 pm »

Should be able to get a good view of the Somerset ~~Levels~~ Lakes from the Mendips. Am tempted but still on for the Flapjack unless something else crops up. Will let you know if something changes.

RideHard · « **Reply #357 on:** 09 February, 2014, 05:41:19 pm »

Volunteer/company route ch3ching a 200 PERM from London

Very scenic fast route

FREE PERM entry

Phil W · « **Reply #358 on:** 09 February, 2014, 06:00:32 pm »

Quote from: RideHard on 09 February, 2014, 05:41:19 pm

Volunteer/company route ch3ching a 200 PERM from London

Very scenic fast route

FREE PERM entry

Which direction from London and when are you planning to check?

jsabine · « **Reply #359 on:** 09 February, 2014, 11:30:35 pm »

Quote from: RideHard on 09 February, 2014, 05:41:19 pm

Volunteer/company route ch3ching a 200 PERM from London

Very scenic fast route

FREE PERM entry

I could be up for this - when and where?

Bairn Again · « **Reply #360 on:** 11 February, 2014, 02:17:59 pm »

A DIY version of the Port Navigation is scheduled for 22 March 2014 starting/finishing in Ballachulish.

http://goo.gl/maps/SYJC6

The plan is to start 8.30am ---> 12.00 ferry Oban to Craignure then the 16.25 Fishnish --> Lochaline (plan B = 17.10).

Its a tough old 50k Lochaline to Ardgour so Im expecting that at least the final 12k after the Corran Ferry to be in the dark (Corran Ferry from Ardgour is at XX.00 and XX.30).

The nature of the route mean that its really only suited to verification by GPS

Wal · « **Reply #361 on:** 11 February, 2014, 08:46:20 pm »

Quote from: , on 11 February, 2014, 02:17:59 pm

A DIY version of the Port Navigation is scheduled for 22 March 2014 starting/finishing in Ballachulish.

http://goo.gl/maps/SYJC6

The plan is to start 8.30am ---> 12.00 ferry Oban to Craignure then the 16.25 Fishnish --> Lochaline (plan B = 17.10).

Its a tough old 50k Lochaline to Ardgour so Im expecting that at least the final 12k after the Corran Ferry to be in the dark (Corran Ferry from Ardgour is at XX.00 and XX.30).

The nature of the route mean that its really only suited to verification by GPS

Its an audax I am very keen to to and I am training for it... But I will not be around at that time... However, if anyone would be interested in doing this in April, I would like to give it a go...

W.

Revellinho · « **Reply #362 on:** 11 February, 2014, 09:25:22 pm »

I'll be keeping my AAARTY ticking over with a South Lakes 100 DIY by GPS 2.25pts, if anyone is in The Lakes over half term next week... weather permitting. I'll be at the NW Passage if you want a word this weekend.

Edit: looking like Wednesday is the day.

Blade · « **Reply #363 on:** 23 February, 2014, 06:24:14 pm »

A friend and I are planning on doing the Horseshoe Pass 200k on Saturday the 22nd of March. 7.00 a.m. start.

Start location is about 5 miles west of Wolverhampton.

We're not fast riders and expect to get round in 11 or 12 hours.

Anyone care to join us?

Littlesox · « **Reply #364 on:** 23 February, 2014, 09:50:03 pm »

As part of my RRTRY, in March I am planning a DIY Perm by GPS 200.

Starting in Whitchurch (Shropshire) at about 07:00 hours, then to Audlem, then Denbigh, Llyn Brenig and back via Llangollen.

I average about 9 hours, but anticipate 9 hours and 30 mins due to the climb to Llyn Brenig.

I'll go to Lyn Brenig via the A543, not the "Road To Hell" mentioned in Simon Warren's book.

Plan to take stops in Ruthin, and a cafe on the A5 whose name escapes me.

Long range forecast for Sunday March 2nd looks promising.

Any takers?

Gareth Rees · « **Reply #365 on:** 31 March, 2014, 05:37:59 pm »

I'm riding a 200 km DIY from Cambridge on Saturday 5th April. Start 08:00 at the junction of Brookside and Lensfield Road; controls at Whitwell, Wendover, and Marston Moretaine. Route will be something like this. I'll probably take 11 hours or more as the section from Whitwell to Wendover across the Chilterns is fairly hilly.

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #366 on:** 27 April, 2014, 07:47:28 pm »

Considering Cambrian 4B in late August

Chepstow - Hay-on-Wye – Llanwrtyd Wells - Tregaron - Lampeter - New Quay - Llandeilo - Brecon - Monmouth - Chepstow

Probably do a Friday lunchtime to Saturday lunchtime with catnap by the roadside. Train to Bristol Parkway and ride over to Chepstow for the start. Proper hardcore but stunning scenery. Any takers?

Alternative would be the harder Cambrian 4F

Aberdare – Hay-on-Wye – Knighton – Llanidloes – Devils Bridge – Builth Wells – Aberaeron – Llandeilo – Aberdare. Similar approach but starting from Aberdare train station, warm up over the valleys and Brecon Beacons, with three crossings of the Cambrian mountains along the A44, Cwmystwyth and finally Devil's Staircase. Took a lot of working out of controls to get that to happen

iddu · « **Reply #367 on:** 28 April, 2014, 01:03:31 pm »

Yeah. There. Inna TG/Tommy Godwin stylee, so 00:00 - 23:59.

Travelodge at Northwich Fri/Sat night, so spare bed should be available, or meet en-route...

Never been to Holyhead - exciting, or shall I just turn round

iddu · « **Reply #368 on:** 21 May, 2014, 10:03:37 am »

Quote from: iddu on 28 April, 2014, 01:03:31 pm

Never been to Holyhead - exciting, or shall I just turn round

And I still haven't been to Holyhead - it dun't get that far, swiz...

iddu · « **Reply #369 on:** 21 May, 2014, 10:12:01 am »

(click click....Oops...)

Well, what else can you do with a free b/h w/e?

Starting Abergavenny'ish 6am 24th, anti-clockwise, kip at Dolgellau - now, Singlespeed or on t'cog, decisions, decisions.

Black Sheep Bunkhouse (that man gets everywhere

), Aber [now] full Fri, so you'll need somewhere local
Hyb, Dollgeallu has 3 beds inna dorm free Sat
BSB, Aber has 3 beds inna dorm free Sun

Anybody else?

[EDIT]

All tooled up - cover me, I'm going in...

Revellinho · « **Reply #370 on:** 27 May, 2014, 09:30:18 am »

DIY from The Lakes Fri 30 May, probably a 300 to recce the climbing pts to Bellingham then back via Langholm and the 5 star restaurant at the Gretna Welcome Break Services, nom, nom, yum, yum.

arabella · « **Reply #371 on:** 19 June, 2014, 12:09:25 pm »

Leeds - Ipswich, 400km.
Leaving about tea-time on Saturday 21st June.

mattc · « **Reply #372 on:** 01 July, 2014, 11:16:39 pm »

Barbury Bash route check ride, 210 rather rolling km

EDIT: ~~Sat 5th (or Sun 6th if arm twisted)~~ Weather forecast has put this back to a definite Sun 6th!
Can start 4am-8am, happy to meet-up en-route.
11h+ based on previous rides

Milton start (nr Abingdon)
Oxon - Wilts - Hamps - W.Berks - Oxon. Ish

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5194630

Revellinho · « **Reply #373 on:** 05 August, 2014, 01:23:27 pm »

https://goo.gl/maps/9BqcK

Thursday 7th August, 200km loop with a fair few AAA

South Lakes to Tan Hill then moor road to Barnard Castle, rollercoaster back via Arkengarthdale & Swaledale then via Hawes, Sedbergh, Kendal.

swiss hat · « **Reply #374 on:** 06 August, 2014, 07:52:18 am »

Cambrian 8A on 16-17 August starting from Llanidloes. Two 400km loops with return to Llanidloes after each loop. 13.5 AAA worth of scenery. A good post Mille Cymru ride?!

Edit: Mission accomplished. And I have the sore legs to prove it!

Author Topic: The company on DIYs and perms thread (Read 286480 times)

Bairn Again

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Bairn Again

Wal