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General Category => Audax => Topic started by: bairn again on 19 December, 2018, 02:17:42 pm

Title: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: bairn again on 19 December, 2018, 02:17:42 pm
Traditionally in PBP years there's often something of a lull after qualifiers finishing end June.

ive pencilled in the last weekend in July for a rolling * DIY 300 starting in the evening (to replicate 90hr start) as a final test of machine and rider pre Paris. 

The vague plan at this stage is as follows

Edinburgh start circa 2100 (after a big feed) 

Controls

Lockerbie (24 hr Truck stop, or nearby J'Bridge Services) ~ 100km (so South via Moffat over the Beef Tub NOT Carnwath - Abington - B7076)

Longtown ~ 140km

Newcastleton ~ 165km

Hawick ~ 200km

Gordon Arms ~ 230km (via Yarrow Valley & Berry Bush)

Dalkeith ~ 285km

Embra 300km

If theres any interest let me know and I'll post again.  Usual caveats apply re weather fitness etc etc. 

* around 3,000m climb.   
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: FifeingEejit on 19 December, 2018, 02:30:14 pm
Looks like train times would work for me,
I'll be dropped by Merchiston...

 :thumbsup:

I probably should have checked train times work before entering the Auld Alliance right enough, but put myself down for a half day instead.
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: Feanor on 19 December, 2018, 03:43:52 pm
I'd be interested in that.
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: sg37409 on 19 December, 2018, 04:09:20 pm
+1
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: iroiromono on 20 December, 2018, 10:43:53 am
Sounds good to me too

Can get a train down from Aberdeen
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: Revolution9 on 20 December, 2018, 11:22:27 am
No good for me as it clashes with The Longtown Way Round 300 from Ponteland.
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: bairn again on 20 December, 2018, 11:30:51 am
No good for me as it clashes with The Longtown Way Round 300 from Ponteland.
Aye Id have entered that event but there's no way I could do it without staying over the night before and after
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: sg37409 on 01 April, 2019, 09:46:28 am
Just wondering if this is tentatively still on the plan ?  My usual 300 options dont work for me this year, and looking at this one: the overnight ride also appeals.
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: bairn again on 01 April, 2019, 03:14:32 pm
Just wondering if this is tentatively still on the plan ?  My usual 300 options dont work for me this year, and looking at this one: the overnight ride also appeals.

A yes from me but I hadnt planned doing anything very much on it until were on t'other side of PBP qualifiers ie mid/late June (not an issue for some I recognise)
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: TenderBehind on 08 April, 2019, 10:35:27 am
PilotPeter & I are also up for this.  ;D
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: bairn again on 08 April, 2019, 08:43:46 pm
Slightly less vague plan.....Ive added a bit to Carlisle to take it over 300km via a McDs that opens at 0500. 

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29663932 (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29663932)

Commonwealth Pool start (saves a ride across town for some). 

Lockerbie 24 hr truck stop 99km
Carlisle McDs 145km (Kingstown Rd opens 0500)
Newcastleton 180km (Olive Tree appears to open 0800 Saturdays https://www.visitnewcastleton.com/listing/the-olive-tree/)
Hawick 213km
Gordon Arms 249km
Edinburgh 307km

Given the opening times for McDs and The Olive Tree in Newcastleton a 2100 start looks like it will be conducive to a gentle pace / regroups   

I commend it to the House.
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: FifeingEejit on 08 April, 2019, 08:53:53 pm
Looks good to me.
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: bairn again on 16 June, 2019, 10:46:13 am
i spoke to FifeingEjjit yesterday about this at Lucys 600.

Hes entered the Ponteland 300 that starts 7am Saturday 27th and after some deliberation Ive just done the same.  Im more likley to actually ride a calendar event than a DIY and its much needed prep for Paris.  Of course anybody can ride / organise a DIY so I will leave it open to others. 

Sorry for mucking about. 

Graeme   
Title: Re: Group Perm 300km - Fri/Sat 26th/27th July 2019 : Edinburgh start
Post by: FifeingEejit on 17 June, 2019, 09:25:01 pm
Yeah sorry, I forgot the date for this when I saw that 300 and it looked too good to not just enter.