06/01/08 | Poor Student | 200 |
02/02/08 | Marlborough Connection | 200 |
15/03/08 | Up The Uts | 200 |
05/04/08 | Elenith | 300 |
04/05/08 | Severn Across | 400 |
28/06/08 | Midlander Super Grimpeur | 300 |
Ride | Distance (km) | Date |
Cambrian Connections Perm | 200 | 06/10/07 |
Transporter | 200 | 03/11/07 |
Monmouthshire Meander | 200 | 01/12/07 |
DIY Permanent | 200 | 03/01/08 |
Malmesbury Mash | 200 | 09/02/08 |
Denmead Winter Randonnée | 200 | 01/03/08 |
DIY Permanent | 200 | 04/04/08 |
Plains | 400 | 10/05/08 |
DIY Permanent | 200 | 06/06/08 |
Snowdonia | 200 | 05/07/08 |
DIY Permanent | 200 | 01/08/08 |
DIY Permanent | 200 | 27/09/08 |
Ride | Distance (km) | Date | |
Dr Foster's Winter Warmer | 200 | 24/01/09 | |
06/01/08 | Poor Student | 200 |
02/02/08 | Marlborough Connection | 200 |
15/03/08 | Up The Uts | 200 |
05/04/08 | Elenith | 300 |
04/05/08 | Severn Across | 400 |
28/06/08 | Midlander Super Grimpeur | 300 |
12/07/08 | South then North | 600 |
06/01/08 | Poor Student | 200 |
02/02/08 | Marlborough Connection | 200 |
15/03/08 | Up The Uts | 200 |
05/04/08 | Elenith | 300 |
04/05/08 | Severn Across | 400 |
28/06/08 | Midlander Super Grimpeur | 300 |
12/07/08 | South then North | 600 |
02/08/08 | Cambridge->York->Cambridge | 600 |
September Lejog as a 1400 perm (had to do something different given the absence of the Kiddermister Killer)
Does anyone know how I might find out?
Many thanks, Frere Yacker, that looks to be just what I need. I have actually now found a similar passage buried in the Handbook and the implication is that Mike Wigley is the guy I need to speak to.Does anyone know how I might find out?http://www.peakaudax.co.uk (http://www.peakaudax.co.uk)
This is taken from the RRTY FAQ on the above website: If I ride a 600 starting in one month and finishing in the next, in which month does it counts for RRTY?
I suppose it's possible to start on, say, the 31st August and finish it on 1st September. This could count in either month, but not both. You should have ridden at least 200km on the day for which you are making the claim
Chris; as I suggested when it started why not copy your old post; edit it to reflect your most recent ride and then delete the old one? that way it stays current as long as people keep riding :)
06/01/08 | Poor Student | 200 |
02/02/08 | Marlborough Connection | 200 |
15/03/08 | Up The Uts | 200 |
05/04/08 | Elenith | 300 |
04/05/08 | Severn Across | 400 |
28/06/08 | Midlander Super Grimpeur | 300 |
12/07/08 | South then North | 600 |
02/08/08 | Cambridge->York->Cambridge | 600 |
29/09/08 | DIY Permanent | 200 |
11/10/08 | Golden Tints | 200 |
08/11/08 | Upper Thames | 200 |
22/07/08 Poor Student 200 Perm - DNF (bolts securing front cog to speed drive fell off at 130k :()What next - a Brompton Poor Student RRtY?
24/07/08 Poor Student 200 Perm :-) (second time lucky!)
...
11/01/09 Poor Student 200
So that's it - one complete Brompton RRtY.
What next - a Brompton Poor Student RRtY?
So that's it - one complete Brompton RRtY.
Subject to official OKing - todays fast ride in hot and windy conditions Round The Bay from Melbourne Oz completes a 2nd RRTY.
Subject to official OKing - todays fast ride in hot and windy conditions Round The Bay from Melbourne Oz completes a 2nd RRTY.
Did you enjoy the ride? I've got a friend in Melbourne & when I visited him he was telling me about the Round The Bay ride. I didn't have bike or spare time to give it a go, but if I'm ever in the area again then it'd be something I'd consider doing.
that completes a DOUBLE RRTY, if that is the correct terminology for 2 200s or longer each month for a year
Well - subject to verification of my Oz rides, which takes the French ages to get round to - and of course the latest UK rides -- then this weekend's rides - 7 Across on Sat / Sun and High Easter today - that completes a DOUBLE RRTY, if that is the correct terminologyfor 2 200s or longer each month for a year. Also completes a SR seriesSeems to have done your fitness a power of good, if you can now keep up with Ed Nevard for 400k!
How the heck does one get off this roundabout?
How the heck does one get off this roundabout?
Chris Beynon and I were discussing this today. We decided a good dose of Swine Flu could provide an idealexcusereason.
Have a car reverse into you in Burford >:( :(
That killed my run of 200's and also my cycling :( :(
How the heck does one get off this roundabout?A broken pelvis gave me a 9 month break, after 23 consecutive months, I was on the 24th when I broke my pelvis. Completed another 13 consecutive months since now.
And so I begin again...
July 08 - DIY 600
DNS August DIY 200. Back to square one.
Have a car reverse into you in Burford >:( :(
That killed my run of 200's and also my cycling :( :(
Have you got back on the bike since?
Done it!!
Don't want to get sucked in again, need to have a month off maybe just to break it?
BTDT
BTDT
Is there a t-shirt then, rather than a cloth badge?
BTDT
Is there a t-shirt then, rather than a cloth badge?
Hmmm. Something I've never considered.
Hmm, I might have the start of something here which I hadn't considered before and would keep me going after LEL:
Jan 2009: Oxford 206 (The Poor Student)
Feb 2009: Chalfont St Peter 200 (The Willy Warmer)
Mar 2009: Denmead 300 PERM
Apr 2009: Denmead 400 PERM
May 2009: Chepstow 619 (Bryan Chapman Memorial)
Jun 2009: Great Kingshill 200 (Summer Warmer)
Jul 2009: LEL
August: The Marborough Connection
September: Ruislip?
October: Cider with Rosie?
November: Sonning Common?
December: A Taste of the Test?
Completed a couple of RRtY while living in Britain, egged on by Mark Cox and MarmiteGeoff.
Halfway through the Australian version, the Year Round Randonneur, which rather idiosyncratically requires that riders start in November and finish in October.
15/11 Audax 22.5 First 200 (UAF-ratified group brevet, so not strictly a randonnee but eligible for Australian awards)
30/12 Water, Crops and Coal Permanent 200
10/01 Thunderbolt's Way 300
07/02 Moonlight Wander 200
28/03 Opperman All Day Trial Fleche 367
18/04 Beaudesert Bash 200
The plan is:
02/05 Audax 22.5 First 300 (EDIT: done)
06/06 Downs & Back 600 (EDIT: done)
11/07 Crazy Canungra 300 (EDIT: done)
08/08 6 Bumps & 1 Hill 200
A 200 permanent in September
03/10 Traveling South 400
What is that saying about how to make the gods laugh? "Tell them your plans"
Another "+1" on the excellent New Forest On and Offshore 200.
Five more to reach five years. Then I can give up.
If I've got the guts.
aaarghhhh! 200k number 13 done yesterday - New Forest on and off-shore.
I packed on my 14th at the end of August and have done no cycling since. (I do have 3 RRTYs to my name already though)aaarghhhh! 200k number 13 done yesterday - New Forest on and off-shore.
I very deliberately skipped number 13 when I had the chance (it was January, which helped) .
Saturday will be my 35th ::-).
Sadly - not birthday.
Another "+1" on the excellent New Forest On and Offshore 200.
Five more to reach five years. Then I can give up.
If I've got the guts.
Back doing some cycling
Dr says that I need to do more
Saturday is supposed to be my 57th but it may not happen.
Another year to overtake my birthday, but that might easily not happen.
Congrats Toby on the double, and 100 points, and making it look easy!
Dr says that I need to do more
Dec 08 South Bucks Winter Warmer 200
Jan 09 Poor Student 200
Feb 09 Kennett Valley Run 200
Mar 09 End of Hibernation 200
Apr 09 Elenith 300
May 09 Bryan Chapman Memorial (2004) 600
Jun 09 Irish Mail 400
Jul 09 LEL 1400
Aug 09 Man of Kent (Perm) 200
Sep 09 Wrekin to Sea (Perm) 300
Oct 09 Mr. Pickwick's Autumnal Outing 200
Nov 09 Upper Thames 200
Just completed no. 36 :) Brrr it was a cold (and slow) one. Feet soaking wet through flood water early this morning; then they froze in the headwind from Odstock to Shaftesbury. Thought I'd turn out of it but it still seemed to be headwind all the way to Dorchester!! The moon was nice though :thumbsup:
Strong rumour that Mike W is dreaming up a new 10yr badge, which might go by the name Ultra (URRTY) to match the 10year SR folk.
Looking at various weather charts, I'm really not looking forward to this weekend. This is what makes RRTY what it is.Totally nuts.A Proper test of Metal.
A Proper test of Metal.
A Proper test of Metal.
Water and road salt are notoriously bad for aluminium and steel frames, and water/grit isn't good for chains either. (Or did you mean mettle? ;) )
This is my first attempt at RRTY and as a consequence, riding randonees into the winter.
200km randonees are a doddle in the summer compared with winter.
...or is it just me?
Can't wait for the spring.
It's a terrible thing this RRTY. I've got a number of riders desperate to ride tomorrow's Winter Solstice 200, just to get a december ride completed, and it really isn't going to be a good cycling day. My riders can instead do the Holt Perm but I don't think it's due to get much warmer until the New Year.
Fortunately (you will be pleased to know) I got my own December BR in the bag a fortnight ago, so only Jan and Feb to go now.
Collar bone, hip, pelvis, brain. All worth more than RRTY.
It been a hard 1st year in audax, with a number of failed attempts at an SR but i've done a RRTY :thumbsup::
Collar bone, hip, pelvis, brain. All worth more than RRTY.
Collar bone, hip, pelvis, brain. All worth more than RRTY.
Winter Solstice running today with snow covered roads, and fresh snow currently falling. I tried to persuade everyone not to ride by offering to run it again in January, or the offer of a free Perm ride, but the call of the RRTY was too powerful for some. A couple of riders had made come up by train and booked accommodation for the weekend, but they could have gone shopping or seen a film, or got drunk, or anything
Entries: 58
DNS: 53 (4 others turned up and decided not to ride)
DNF: ?
aaaarrrrrgggghhhh......the 2x would mean fitting something in between boxing day and new years . . . >:(
I had planned to leave Stourbridge to cycle there overnight on an ECE400
Winter Solstice running today with snow covered roads, and fresh snow currently falling. I tried to persuade everyone not to ride by offering to run it again in January, or the offer of a free Perm ride, but the call of the RRTY was too powerful for some. A couple of riders had made come up by train and booked accommodation for the weekend, but they could have gone shopping or seen a film, or got drunk, or anything
Entries: 58
DNS: 53 (4 others turned up and decided not to ride)
DNF: ?
The shorter ride (I'm dreaming of a Whitegate Christmas 120) has nothing at stake other than the aforementioned catalogue of breakages
Entries: 41
DNS: 41
I walked quite alot of the last 3 miles due to the compressed nature of the slush. A car with a horrible smelling clutch on the last climb before Bredbury, to give you a clue. still managed to finish by 18:15. Also saw Daniel Webb @ Ravens at Prees Heath on a DIY 200.
Andy S
Despite sliding down a hill on my arse with one leg still attached to the bike, the Winter Solstice was a great ride.
Mr Larrington, I went one better, I crept along at 0.001mph but still fell and ended the day at Warrington General with a broken wrist :'(
Just two days of December, and its raining...
Just two days of December, and its raining...
Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.
Anyone who gets their RRTY based on a ride in the latter half of December gets a :thumbsup: from Teddy Roosevelt.
Just two days of December, and its raining...
Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.
Anyone who gets their RRTY based on a ride in the latter half of December gets a :thumbsup: from Teddy Roosevelt.
... but an orange badge isn't worth doing yourself some serious damage
Good luck with that! I am still in the frozen North, and shan't be returning to the Flatlands until Sunday.
Poor fboab! You lot are nuts.
Poor fboab! You lot are nuts.
I'm going to clean the chain on the touring bike (the only bike with a rear QR) and recommission the turbo trainer today :(
no you can't since you don't go anywhere.I'm going to clean the chain on the touring bike (the only bike with a rear QR) and recommission the turbo trainer today :(
I'm not sure you can claim for a 200 ridden on a turbo, can you? ;)
Taking the contingency planning to the extreme: can anyone point me to a pre-approved Perm 200 that starts and finishes near a airport in a country that is a little milder this time of year? ;)
Ah, but you are forgetting that UK planes aren't made for snow.
Yeah, init...
From the book for crap excuses, if we did, it would be one ride done toward ISR (http://aukweb.net/isr/index.htm) ;D
Let's face it, we are shafted any which way you want to do an RRTY in weather like this!
[Can you leave home yet Mike? This weather is great for walking
At least 30/31 Jan fall nicely at a weekend and if there is any chance of a thaw, more daylight will be with us.If the thaw does NOT arrive by 30th jan, we might be able to compile the complete (and short) list of those still on for RRTY!
If the thaw does NOT arrive by 30th jan, we might be able to compile the complete (and short) list of those still on for RRTY!
Mike/Steve - On the assumption that your suggestion was serious.
I would be completely against anything like that. But then I can say that with the "comfort" of knowing I've done a 200 this month.
Mike/Steve - On the assumption that your suggestion was serious.
I would be completely against anything like that. But then I can say that with the "comfort" of knowing I've done a 200 this month.
Er yes, serious. And it's definite. You're lucky to be somewhere where you've been able to get an event in, most people haven't had that option. The forecast is for the icy conditions to continued for the next week or so. And people have been concerned and asking for advice. It seems to me unfair to penalise them for a situation which is beyond their control.
Steve
Poor call - why not wait to see what happens in a weeks time - it will still only be the 18th Jan.Because someone might smash their pelvis in that week?
Steve Snook and myself have discussed the advisability of encouraging cyclists out onto snowy roads and we've decided that January will be extended to Sunday 59th January. For the RRTY and the AAARTY awards, you must ride 2 events before the end of February to count as your January and February rides. So for goodness sake, keep off your bikes until the snow has gone, and don't come complaining to us if you fall off and hurt yourself.
We've only done this because it looks as if most or all of January will be turbo-weather, so don't start thinking we'll do this in a normal winter
How does that sound?
I don't have the same way with words, but just to emphasise a couple of points.
I thought it was important to take unnecessary pressure off anyone from making the wrong call.
FWIW, chapeau to Mike and Steve, thoughtful, safety conscious and responsible - what's not to like?
I think the 59 day Feb is a good idea
.... Suppose February makes us shiver too. ....
I've been thinking about this today. Suppose February makes us shiver too.
Maybe you should have permitted extra rides from December to be carried over to count as a January one, then we'd only have to risk the ice once in February.
, February just has the conventional 28 days (although I'm thinking of extending that to 29 days every so often if that's not too controversial)
BTW I wasn't being wholly serious.Fair enough, though it is often difficult to tell in print. ;D
If someone rides a 200 on a 29th Feb can they count it for four consecutive RRTYs?
If someone rides a 200 on a 29th Feb can they count it for four consecutive RRTYs?
No, we need a separate award for riding an Audax on the 29th February. Like PBP and LEL, it's a once every 4 year thing
Its obviously different over here in E Anglia.Definitely different in EA wetherwise.
I and Chris S ( with Fboab) battled in difficult conditions to do a 200 on Jan 2nd- Fboab and I are both aiming to extend Norfolk Nips 3 to make a ECE 200 on Saturday.
I like the idea that Jan rides count as if they were 2 :D
If i can then roll them over into feb - i need not do a ride in Feb at all and I will still have kept my double RRTY going
Norfolk Nips + add on done. So that is the two January 200s out of the way.In all seriousness, I think making Feb a 59-day month starting 1st JAN would be a pretty sensible compromise - thus those riding in Jan get something back for venturing out in the ... err.. "unexpected" conditions. Not that I think this is likely ... !
It was a very tough day -wet , windy and cold. Wet feet from having to ride thru water that covered the road for long distances several times meant feet were like blocks of ice. Most notable "puddle" see Aras report - must have been 30 yards long and quite deep - almost reminded me of LEL.You are awesome FB.
Puncture ( one of many suffered by riders on E A flint chips),inner tube failure at valve, and an off on slush as I wend my lonely way home from Diss made the whole thing a real test of mental determination.
You are awesome
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Today in the Cotswolds has been a great day for a Jan ride. Just home from my Banbury Cross 200. Ice early on unprepared roads left a couple of vehicles off the verge victims of black ice that had not melted/cleared.
SteveP
"Ice, especially in the north" doesn't sound too good !
Question for Mike Wigley:
Goodbye Xmas Yorkie Pud is rescheduled for a date in February, if I extend it to 200km using the ECE, can I use it to claim a February ride for RRTY ?
So this is it! Tandoneer Round the Year #1 completed.Congratulations!!!
So this is it! Tandoneer Round the Year #1 completed.
Mike:
How many others have done it on tandems?
[and what do the cruciform icons mean on your list?!?]
Talking of Tandems.....one of the 'fun' aspects of RRTY is way you can personalise it as an extra challenge. Mike mentions several schemes on the Peak Audax website.
After conventional solo RRTYs I picked off a Trike round in 2006, a MTB (with slicks) in 2008, 2 Trike rounds in 2008/9, a third solo/trike round in 2008/9, an event 'Thames and Avon 200' round in 2009. This year I might pick off an AAARRTY (with the opportunity of an event round with my 'Stroud 5 Valleys 50km' 1AAA). I cannot see me doing a Tandem or Fixie round though. The consecutive challenge is probably the hardest mentally, as it relies on so many factors; I do not know who holds the 'record' but my series runs from Jul 03 to Jan 10 and still going.
SteveP
Now there's another challenge, Randonneur Round the Bike Shed, for 12 BRs in consecutive months, on 12 different cycles
A fellow Audaxer on the Willy Warmer stated that due to the bad weather in January it was going to be declared a 61 day month. Therefore a ride in February could be counted as a January. This information was coming out in the next Arrivee. Does anyone know whether this is actually the case?
A fellow Audaxer on the Willy Warmer stated that due to the bad weather in January it was going to be declared a 61 day month. Therefore a ride in February could be counted as a January. This information was coming out in the next Arrivee. Does anyone know whether this is actually the case?
From earlier in this thread Round The Year Randonneurs Log (http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4705.msg519878#msg519878)
61 day month
A fellow Audaxer on the Willy Warmer stated that due to the bad weather in January it was going to be declared a 61 day month. Therefore a ride in February could be counted as a January. This information was coming out in the next Arrivee. Does anyone know whether this is actually the case?Hardly relevant if you rode the Willy Warmer ;)
61 day month
A 59 day month. Unless Mike is also extending February to 30 days? ;)
A fellow Audaxer on the Willy Warmer stated that due to the bad weather in January it was going to be declared a 61 day month. Therefore a ride in February could be counted as a January. This information was coming out in the next Arrivee. Does anyone know whether this is actually the case?Hardly relevant if you rode the Willy Warmer ;)
Fellow RRTYer's and AAARTY's, it's up to Mike and Steve what they do with their awards.
It's the organisers that have done the RA's and carry the can (if it's there to be carried) following a ride incident. Winter carries it's own risks, however - every month of the year carries it's own risks - many of them much more dangerous than snow or ice.
Perhaps someone who feels strongly enough could set up their own competing award.This has been suggested several times already - oddly no-one has yet stepped forward :)
Perhaps someone who feels strongly enough could set up their own competing award.
I don't think anyone would seriously argue Mike and Steve have a duty of care to people participating in the RRTY etc. As you imply, any duty of care (if any) would most likely fall on the organiser.
I remember a fell race hitting the main national news, was it early in 2009? Lots of runners were lost in the wilds during dreadful weather conditions, but it later transpired that all were were safe, were well equipped, and had taken suitable shelter where necessary. I don't want to be castigated on the national news for sending cyclists out in an unprecedented prolonged icy spell. Audax UK doesn't want that sort of headlines. Of course, I would shrug my shoulders and say that I'd given these cyclists every opportunity to NOT ride, so the folly (if any) is theirs not mine.
I remember a fell race hitting the main national news, was it early in 2009? Lots of runners were lost in the wilds during dreadful weather conditions, but it later transpired that all were were safe, were well equipped, and had taken suitable shelter where necessary. I don't want to be castigated on the national news for sending cyclists out in an unprecedented prolonged icy spell. Audax UK doesn't want that sort of headlines. Of course, I would shrug my shoulders and say that I'd given these cyclists every opportunity to NOT ride, so the folly (if any) is theirs not mine.
What you refer to was the Mountain Marathon in The Lakes in Oct. 2008 and this is the sort of headlines (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/3264226/Mountain-marathon-Lake-District-could-have-become-a-morgue.html) that event generated. The media certainly didn't look favourably on the organisors.
Anyway, I've done a January 200 and that gets the ball rolling on my first attempt of a RRTY award.
Jan. Willy Warmer 200 ✓
Feb. Rutland & Beyond 102 + ECE 100
Mar. The Dean 300 or North Notts Sleepy Villages 150 + ECE 50
Apr. - Dec. ?????
I feel almost guilty about an easy Mesh 200 last Saturday... 7C and dry and little wind.
"Just" a February ride now, to reach an improbable 5 years. Thanks Mike!
I just had a dreadful schlep down to Birmingham.
To start with I had a sudden, vicious dose of the squits, which meant an impromptu crap in some scrub in Rochdale. And again in Manchester. The other four times, I found a loo, so things did improve.
Legally I don't see there's any come back on me. But these are my friends out there so I'm still responsible for people getting hurt. I made a concession recently to relax the January requirements (for this January only!) which was mainly welcomed as sensible but some thought it unnecessarily degraded of value of the award.
Should we not promote riding round the year?
Is AUK wrong to put on events during the winter months?
Should we have a close season, like the DATC (or CTC Tourist Competition?) from November-February?
What about Perms?
Save yourself the anguish Mike and sack the whole RRTY thing.
I just had a dreadful schlep down to Birmingham.
To start with I had a sudden, vicious dose of the squits, which meant an impromptu crap in some scrub in Rochdale. And again in Manchester. The other four times, I found a loo, so things did improve. Then it snowed, really heavily, all the way to Northwich, leaving me covered in oily sludge. I punctured at Midway, and again in Birmingham. Oh and the snow washed my chain clean, leaving me squeaking along for 20km until I could get some 3-1.
At least I didn't break anything, I suppose.
Before RRTY came along, there were very few 200s between the end of October and March. And much less interest in perms.
RRTY has changed the calendar and the way we ride. In a good way. In the end it's up to the individual if they wish to ride, and up to Mike whether he wishes to carry on with the scheme. I'm just very appreciative of what it has achieved.
I'm with ChrisS on this - I think you're too hard on yourself, Mike. We are all adults**, able to make up our own mind whether to ride. In poor conditions many will decide not to ride (indeed, with last month's Poor Student all decided not to ride).
Riding a Feb ride in March may get me RRTY but I'd know that I didn't do it really.Only Jan rides may be carried over to Feb, not Feb to March.
Riding a Feb ride in March may get me RRTY but I'd know that I didn't do it really.Only Jan rides may be carried over to Feb, not Feb to March.
If you started a 200km perm just after midnight, didn't hang around too much, then set out for a second lap immediately, wouldn't that give you two qualifying rides on the same day?
If you started a 200km perm just after midnight, didn't hang around too much, then set out for a second lap immediately, wouldn't that give you two qualifying rides on the same day?
Riding a Feb ride in March may get me RRTY but I'd know that I didn't do it really.Only Jan rides may be carried over to Feb, not Feb to March.
you could start the first at 0km and finish at 200km, the second at 1km finish at 201, the third at 2km ....
You would be out of time, and out of controls, before too long.
It's not unknown for a ride Organiser to have multiple Calendar events registered on the same date, as he/she is allowed (and indeed encouraged) to ride the events the week before to check out the route sheet (I think there's at least me and Marmite Geoff who've done this). Of course it's the date you actually ride the event, not the published date of the event in the Calendar, that counts for an RRTY
But you'd need a start/end control at 0km, another at 1km, another at 2km and so on.... it's finding this series of controls I think people were suggesting would be rather challenging. plus the time spent at each would really start to add up.
I think Phixie is referring to the unwritten rule that says one can't ride more than one event at once.
I think it's actually a written rule isn't it?(with which I agree, I hasten to add). Else I would have got my 600k last year - having ridden just short of 1000k in time of LEL. But no SR for me last year :'( except in my head ;)
I think Phixie is referring to the unwritten rule that says one can't ride more than one event at once.
Yes, the same one that's designed to stop you starting a DIY 1000, giving up at 650km and submitting the proof-of-passage collected and trying to claim for a 600.
The same applies to Perms and, as Rich has just noted, you should tell the organiser before starting the ride which one you intend to ride. This very topic was discussed in committee some months back, hence the request to inform the organiser of your plans (Arrivee 100 p2) before you start the ride.I think the intention of the rules is clear. However ...
Lets say I entered a 200k Normal perm, AND a 300k DIY perm (that used most of the 200 route) on the SAME day (with different organisers). If I then choose which to DNS on the day (after say 180k), what are the chances of me being found out? Do DNF/DNSs get cross-checked anywhere?
This can't be done though. If I entered 3 varying distance rides I would still have to inform the organiser which one I'd started before I started it and couldn't start 3 at the same time.
Rich
This can't be done though. If I entered 3 varying distance rides I would still have to inform the organiser which one I'd started before I started it and couldn't start 3 at the same time.
Rich
I think you'll find you're mistaken Rich. Organisers cannot refuse members entry to any of their events. So if there are more than one event on the day - AUKs can enter them all.
I think you've just re-stated what Rich already said: that you can enter multiple events that run concurrently. There is nothing in the rules against that. But you are only supposed to start one of them.
I think you've just re-stated what Rich already said: that you can enter multiple events that run concurrently. There is nothing in the rules against that. But you are only supposed to start one of them.
Point taken Bridget, not long got of the bike - and not paying attention or being specific enough. Surely if they've entered they're entitled to pick-up their brevet cards and ride wich event takes their fancy - if the routes follow similar paths, the rider gets stamps at all the controls they've nothing wrong. I'm not condoning their actions in any way shape or form, but it will be only a matter of time before somebody has a go at it - and gets kicked in the **ts - for doing nothing illegal but being a litle enterprising. But there's a lot of that happening at the mo.
Congratulations AJB!
Should I also congratulate you on your invention of the time machine? Today is only the 7th February :)
2009Subject to validation, "It is done"
March Invicta 200
April Invicta 300
May Chiddingstone Causeway 400
June The Cotswold Expedition 200
July South then North 600
Aug Elan and Ystwyth 200
Sept Midland Forests 200
Oct Straight on at Rosies
Nov Eurika
Dec Tinsel and Lanes
Jan The Poor Student
Feb The Old Squit
Congratulations.2009Subject to validation, "It is done"
March Invicta 200
April Invicta 300
May Chiddingstone Causeway 400
June The Cotswold Expedition 200
July South then North 600
Aug Elan and Ystwyth 200
Sept Midland Forests 200
Oct Straight on at Rosies
Nov Eurika
Dec Tinsel and Lanes
Jan The Poor Student
Feb The Old Squit
The decision will be do I stop now or carry on. I will carry on in any case until September.Congratulations.2009Subject to validation, "It is done"
March Invicta 200
April Invicta 300
May Chiddingstone Causeway 400
June The Cotswold Expedition 200
July South then North 600
Aug Elan and Ystwyth 200
Sept Midland Forests 200
Oct Straight on at Rosies
Nov Eurika
Dec Tinsel and Lanes
Jan The Poor Student
Feb The Old Squit
Commiserations (you do know, don't you, that you can't stop now!)
Is anyone attempting any "out of the ordinary" RRTYs?
I'm currently in 3/12 on a fixed RRTY and later this month hope to start a RRTY based on 300km rides. These taste like one flavour above vanilla, maybe a chocolate chip. Surely someone must be doing something that merits being deemed a Raspberry Ripple or Neopolitean?
(waits for TG to mention 600s...)
Is anyone attempting any "out of the ordinary" RRTYs?
I'm currently in 3/12 on a fixed RRTY and later this month hope to start a RRTY based on 300km rides. These taste like one flavour above vanilla, maybe a chocolate chip. Surely someone must be doing something that merits being deemed a Raspberry Ripple or Neopolitean?
(waits for TG to mention 600s...)
I sneaked a FebruaryDIY ride in yesterday. 203 very flat kilometres on the Vale of York. Same route as I did in December. It's the Vale of York. Nothing more to say. That's 4/12 of RRTY 4. (Losing interest in RRTY, just riding for the fitness and the points, actually I might do a DIYRRTY, most unpure according to one yACFer)
I sneaked a FebruaryDIY ride in yesterday.
Provided that either my Arrow or my DIY 200 home are OKd - then that completes 5 RRTY - which include a lot of DIY rides - some OZ rides and two double RRTY.
Now what? do I keep going on the doubles?
Rog
another RRTY ... also keeps my first AAARRTY going
So if you rode just 12 events in one season, 9 x 200km, a 300, a 400 and a 600, riding one event each month, and each event having AAA points, you could haveSurely the minimum AAA points you could get for each ride would be 0.75, for a 50km section with 750m of climbing?
at least 3 AAA points (at 1/4 point per event)
So if you rode just 12 events in one season, 9 x 200km, a 300, a 400 and a 600, riding one event each month, and each event having AAA points, you could haveSurely the minimum AAA points you could get for each ride would be 0.75, for a 50km section with 750m of climbing?
at least 3 AAA points (at 1/4 point per event)
you'd have shedloads more AAAs than that; each AAA 200 alone would be worth 2.75 under the new rules.
If the rider enters a DIY Perm in advance, does the distance within the time limits, providing a proof of passage then I can't see why it shouldn't be acceptable. It wouldn't have to be the entire route of the Raid Alpine used, the rider may be able to designate one 'stage' to do his randonee. There would be nothing wrong with the rider designing his 200km route, submitting it, riding it and never telling AUK about the other 540km he rode in the same week !!
What do people think?
There would be nothing wrong with the rider designing his 200km route, submitting it, riding it and never telling AUK about the other 540km he rode in the same week !!
Just don't tell anyone you are doing PBP as well.There would be nothing wrong with the rider designing his 200km route, submitting it, riding it and never telling AUK about the other 540km he rode in the same week !!
I'll keep that approach in mind when I submit a DIY entry for the first 200 km of the 2011 PBP, just so I get something if I DNF the actual event.
The expectation is that you are only entering one event at a time and that you don't get partial credit for a failed attempt.
another RRTY ... also keeps my first AAARRTY going
It hadn't occured before, but riding 12 monthly 200s which happen to have AAA points will entitle you to both the RRTY and AAARTY, with the sames rides qualifying for two separate awards. A regulation along the lines of "no event can count towards more than one award" would be unworkable
So if you rode just 12 events in one season, 9 x 200km, a 300, a 400 and a 600, riding one event each month, and each event having AAA points, you could have
an SR
an RRTY
an AAARRTY
an AAA SR
a Brevet 1000 (5 x 200)
31 championship points
at least 3 AAA points (at 1/4 point per event)
Just don't tell anyone you are doing PBP as well.There would be nothing wrong with the rider designing his 200km route, submitting it, riding it and never telling AUK about the other 540km he rode in the same week !!
I'll keep that approach in mind when I submit a DIY entry for the first 200 km of the 2011 PBP, just so I get something if I DNF the actual event.
The expectation is that you are only entering one event at a time and that you don't get partial credit for a failed attempt.
Just don't tell anyone you are doing PBP as well.There would be nothing wrong with the rider designing his 200km route, submitting it, riding it and never telling AUK about the other 540km he rode in the same week !!
I'll keep that approach in mind when I submit a DIY entry for the first 200 km of the 2011 PBP, just so I get something if I DNF the actual event.
The expectation is that you are only entering one event at a time and that you don't get partial credit for a failed attempt.
So if I finish PBP, I don't submit my DIY for validation? But I'll have already put my entry in, so they'll know anyway! ;)
You know what nobody likes ?
If anything, AUK should recognise UAF brevets
What about the 12kph up to 1800km limit?
What about a BP validation of a ride if misses the required speed limits (such as the Raids of 700km in 7 days)? It's not all about points, but the fact it's listed in results pages (or perms) might prompt people to go out and ride them.
If anything, AUK should recognise UAF brevets
UAF? Wiki tells me this could be Unite Against Facism, University of Alaska Fairbanks or Ukranian Air Force so I don't see the connection with Audax United Kingdom
What about a BP validation of a ride if misses the required speed limits (such as the Raids of 700km in 7 days)? It's not all about points, but the fact it's listed in results pages (or perms) might prompt people to go out and ride them.
They might be listed on the AUK results pages as BPs but they ought not to carry any points, and I wouldn't be inclined me to favour them with an RRTY contribution
Try a search engine for Audax and UAF
It's done - RRTY #1 all on a Rohloff :thumbsup:
Not sure what to do next. Do another back to back? After next week I'll have 5 AAARTY in the bag so might try and do them both at the same time.
1. 08 December - 200km Monmouth Meander (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/1507876)
2. 09 January - 200km Dr Fosters Winter Warmer (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/1911840)
3. 09 February - 200km Malmesbury Mash (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/2122444)
4. 09 March - 200km Carmarthenshire Snapper (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/2852413)
5. 09 April - 200km Carmarthen Bay 200 - Estuary Welsh (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/3923004)
6. 09 May - 200km Four Rivers (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/6348753)
7. 09 June - 200km Wye Bother (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/7138913)
8. 09 July - 200km Clwydian Horseshoe (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/8045330)
9. 09 August - 200km Three Counties - Four Leaf Clover (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/10886302)
10. 09 September - 200km Kidderminster Killer (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/13269549)
11. 09 October - 220km Hafren (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/16566601)
12. 09 November - 200km Transporter (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/18238743)
Completed my first RRtY today :thumbsup:
Well done indeed! But you are a glutton for punishment, aren't you? ;)Nah, we love it!
Jul - mc1k - DNF :'( [alas the 600k completed counts for nothing]
no point starting a fresh RRTY now as we'll have to break it next May/Jun anyway.
Looks like we've escaped the vicious circle!
How about the Wiltshire White Horses for August instead of a DIY?
2 rides to go...
AUG Another Perm 200 - Not sure which yet, probably the Taste of the Test.
SEP New Forest On/Off Shore 200 - Hopefully complete my 1st RRTY with my favourite 200
Big rides outrank badges, for me anyway. MC1k was the best motivation for winter miles I've ever had!Good point. We only entered mc1k after already doing most of the winter rides for RRTY. This year we'll have PBP (and more to the point, early PBP qualifiers) to focus the mind so should be OK.
For Winter:Oh you're a bad bad man. That almost seems an interesting challenge without any badge. Bit lonely without any suitable calendar events though. Ah ha. Maybe time to work out this ECE malarky! :D
A Nov-Mar 300 award would seem fair.
Six months down but feeling a little short on an SR I'm gambling it all on Bernie's Long Flat One in August. It's a bit silly really, if I wanted to I could do the ride as two seperate 300k rides and pretty much guarantee a qualifier for RRtY. But it seems a bit too much like cheating, as does taking a spare bike and leaving it in the van.
OCT Denmead - WYLYE AND EBBLE VALLEY (Postie's ride)
NOV UPPER THAMES 200
DEC The South Bucks Winter Warmer (Dec multiple p*nct*r* misery)
JAN ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
FEB ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
FEB The Kennett Valley Run 200
MAR ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
APR TASTE OF THE TEST 200 PERM
APR Denmead 400 PERM
MAY Wu'ze 400
MAY BCM600
JUN Winton 200 (Kingsworthy)
JUL ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
AUG TASTE OF THE TEST 200 PERM (post holiday unfitness and headwind misery)
After York-Cambridge York yesterday, I now have May, June, July and August ticked off. That's the easy bit done, now I just need to ride in the 8 months of cold and dark. I'll be reet [insert foolish grin here].
...now I just need to ride in the 8 months of cold and dark. I'll be reet [insert foolish grin here].
I resumed audaxing in March and have done at least one every month since, so I was thinking along the same lines as you. I've got rides lined up for September and October but unfortunately, it's looking unlikely I'll be able to do one in August so I'll be back to square one. d'oh!
d.
Soon be time to start preparations for the dark 6 months. First off - some revision: It's Snowing! (http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=27561.0)Stop it! Way too soon for that! Although finishing the 200 in the dark yesterday did make me feel autumnal
It all seems a bit too teethgrinder. ::-)
Seventh consecutive year now fully validated with two rides towards the eighth in the bag. (I started in July 2003). I now feel its time for a break, but will I still feel like that when the end of September gets closer? Lucky I have some perm entries in the drawer in case the enthusiasm returns
Tony
Don't underestimate the usefulness of an evening DIY 200; get underway by 5pm and you can be done by 2am :thumbsup:.Maybe in your part of the country ... ;)
Don't underestimate the usefulness of an evening DIY 200; get underway by 5pm and you can be done by 2am :thumbsup:.Maybe in your part of the country ... ;)
Looking back, I note a finish on 31 January.Not wanting to pick at old scabs but wasn't January 31st only just over half-way through the extended month?
I'm riding NO events this month. Just to make sure. ;)
Sept - Golden Tints
Oct - Anfractuous
Nov - Upper Thames
Dec - Winter Warmer
Jan - Willy Warmer
Feb - Kennet Valley
Mar - Dean
Apr - Severn Across
May - BCM
June - Rural South
July - DIY200
Aug - Tregaron Dragon
.... that wasn't so bad. Might do another one now.
Three days to go.... there's still a danger I might ride a Perm....
OCT Denmead - WYLYE AND EBBLE VALLEY (Postie's ride)
NOV UPPER THAMES 200
DEC The South Bucks Winter Warmer (Dec multiple p*nct*r* misery)
JAN ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
FEB ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
FEB The Kennett Valley Run 200
MAR ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
APR TASTE OF THE TEST 200 PERM
APR Denmead 400 PERM
MAY Wu'ze 400
MAY BCM600
JUN Winton 200 (Kingsworthy)
JUL ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
AUG TASTE OF THE TEST 200 PERM (post holiday unfitness and headwind misery)
1 ride to go..
SEP New Forest On/Off Shore 200 - Hopefully complete my 1st RRTY with my favourite 200
Very well done Lee :thumbsup: Glad I was there to congratulate you at the end of the On/Off Shore yesterday. Trust you celebrated well once you got home?OCT Denmead - WYLYE AND EBBLE VALLEY (Postie's ride)
NOV UPPER THAMES 200
DEC The South Bucks Winter Warmer (Dec multiple p*nct*r* misery)
JAN ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
FEB ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
FEB The Kennett Valley Run 200
MAR ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
APR TASTE OF THE TEST 200 PERM
APR Denmead 400 PERM
MAY Wu'ze 400
MAY BCM600
JUN Winton 200 (Kingsworthy)
JUL ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
AUG TASTE OF THE TEST 200 PERM (post holiday unfitness and headwind misery)
1 ride to go..
SEP New Forest On/Off Shore 200 - Hopefully complete my 1st RRTY with my favourite 200
Ker-ching! DONE!!
My first RRTY completed
Any further RRTYs will be pure chance, I'm not going to bust a gut to get out in winter if the weather is bad again.
OCT Denmead - WYLYE AND EBBLE VALLEY (Postie's ride)
NOV UPPER THAMES 200
DEC The South Bucks Winter Warmer (Dec multiple p*nct*r* misery)
JAN ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
FEB ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
FEB The Kennett Valley Run 200
MAR ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
APR TASTE OF THE TEST 200 PERM
APR Denmead 400 PERM
MAY Wu'ze 400
MAY BCM600
JUN Winton 200 (Kingsworthy)
JUL ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
AUG TASTE OF THE TEST 200 PERM (post holiday unfitness and headwind misery)
1 ride to go..
SEP New Forest On/Off Shore 200 - Hopefully complete my 1st RRTY with my favourite 200
Ker-ching! DONE!!
My first RRTY completed
Any further RRTYs will be pure chance, I'm not going to bust a gut to get out in winter if the weather is bad again.
Forgot to say Lee - make sure you buy the badge (it's a cloth one) and carry it with pride!
Congrats LEE :thumbsup:
SR next? :demon:
My first RRtY began in January and that's going fine, but worryingly I've got a second one on the go at the moment.
May: Brevet Cymru & Bryan Chapman Memorial
June: DIY300 & DIY600
July: Cambrian 3A Perm & The Lowlands1200
August: Lincolnshire Cross & DIY300
Note to self: Only ride one event in September or October to ensure you don't get tempted to keep both RRtYs alive during November and December.
I'm putting this in writing to force myself to be sensible.
Martin's post reminds me that I'll be putting together the list for the 2011 Handbook before the end of December. If your details shown on www.tinyurl.com/PeakAudaxRRTY (http://www.tinyurl.com/PeakAudaxRRTY) aren't up-to-date, I need a PM from you.
And your AUK membership number might be useful, just in case your YACF name is unhelpful. If Martin is who I think he is (and I'm pretty sure I'm right), that "3" will soon be a "4"
Just out of interest, what do I now need to do to get my RRTY badge?
Just out of interest, what do I now need to do to get my RRTY badge?
If you are listed on the www.peakaudax.co.uk (http://www.peakaudax.co.uk) website in the RRTY roll of honour then I need £1.80 from you. I accept cash at the AGM, a cheque while your bank still issues them, and I take PayPal transfers. Have a look at "How to claim" on the Peak Audax website. If you are not listed, I need you membership number so I can look up your rides on the AUK website. I see that there is a Lee in the roll of honour, which I gather is you.
How big is the badge? I was thinking of making a bikini top with RRTY on the left and flèche on the right for my AGM outfit.
How big is the badge? I was thinking of making a bikini top with RRTY on the left and flèche on the right for my AGM outfit.
November | Transporter 200 | DIY 300 |
December | DIY 200 | DIY 200 |
January | DIY 200 | Dr Fosters Winter Warmer 200 |
February | Malmesbury Mash 200 | Gospel Pass ECE 150+50 |
March | Mr. Pickwick's March Madness 200 | Mad March Coasts and Quantocks 200 |
April | Easter Arrow 400 | Dorset Coast 200 |
May | Brevet Cymru 400 | Wu’Ze 400 |
June | Avalon Sunrise 400 | 3D 300 |
July | Hellfire Perm 600 | Mille Cymru 1000 |
August | Cambrian 8A Perm 800 | DIY 200 |
September | Ferryside Fish Foray 200 | Beyond Shropshire 200 |
October | DIY 200 | Gower Getter 200 |
Brilliant!
Mine fizzled out, for no good reason, in September. Failure to raise enthusiasm after 66 months.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
Done. :)
might skip January; Jan 2010 was a bit too exciting for my liking
might skip January; Jan 2010 was a bit too exciting for my liking
For 2011 I thought that, just for the novelty of it, I would insist that you ride your January event during January
might skip January; Jan 2010 was a bit too exciting for my liking
For 2011 I thought that, just for the novelty of it, I would insist that you ride your January event during January
So you wouldn't rule out carrying a spare Jan-2010 ride over into Jan-2011 ;)
Mike, I was wondering how many RRTYs are ridden starting in January? I get the feeling that a disproportionate number do (despite the rules not requiring it ).
might skip January; Jan 2010 was a bit too exciting for my liking
For 2011 I thought that, just for the novelty of it, I would insist that you ride your January event during January
So you wouldn't rule out carrying a spare Jan-2010 ride over into Jan-2011 ;)
Mike, I was wondering how many RRTYs are ridden starting in January? I get the feeling that a disproportionate number do (despite the rules not requiring it ).
What are you lot playing at with weather...
My fallback is a 100km time trial to Hungerford and back. Mostly down the A4 with a detour round Slough & Maidenhead. Like Audaxing but not as we know it.
What are you lot playing at with weather...
Just to reassure Fb about this - we are absolutely delighted not to be having to ride in the relentless searing blaze!
Hoping for a break in the weather on Dec 12th. That will be ride #3 in my 2nd RRTY.
I said that one RRTY was enough but now I feel guilty if I don't keep it going.
I'm fortunate that the South has weather more conducive to winter RRTY riding but it's still tough to get through to April and some "pleasure" rides.
I'm planning a main road bash on either 11th or 18th. South Anston (just west of Worksop), Gainsborough, Louth, Horncastle, Market Rasen, South Anston (pending approval from Mr. F). Takers will be welcome.If you do the 18th I may well be up for that.
I decided long ago that RRTY was not for me.You have to like* 100k TTs to Hungerford** on the A4 !
I've now missed out on November so RRTY stands at 36 consec. months; 2 months off; 8 consec. months - abandon. Probably until next March now ;D
Still, 44 months out of 46 ain't bad is it :-\
No, you must be joking - 'tis my b'day ain't it. I have an appointment with a bottle of wine :thumbsup:I've now missed out on November so RRTY stands at 36 consec. months; 2 months off; 8 consec. months - abandon. Probably until next March now ;D
Still, 44 months out of 46 ain't bad is it :-\
Don't dispair, there is plenty of time yet. I once started a RRTY ride at 23:45 of the 31st (of August!).
No, you must be joking - 'tis my b'day ain't it. I have an appointment with a bottle of wine :thumbsup:I've now missed out on November so RRTY stands at 36 consec. months; 2 months off; 8 consec. months - abandon. Probably until next March now ;D
Still, 44 months out of 46 ain't bad is it :-\
Don't dispair, there is plenty of time yet. I once started a RRTY ride at 23:45 of the 31st (of August!).
I've now missed out on November
I said that one RRTY was enough but now I feel guilty if I don't keep it going.
I'm planning a main road bash on either 11th or 18th. South Anston (just west of Worksop), Gainsborough, Louth, Horncastle, Market Rasen, South Anston (pending approval from Mr. F). Takers will be welcome.If you do the 18th I may well be up for that.
I seem to be a little overbooked for December and have as yet failed to persuade my host that 200k would be a fine way to spend Friday, where it will be a balmy 7 degrees. O well. Fingers crossed for better weather in the 2nd half of December.
Don't dispair, there is plenty of time yet. I once started a RRTY ride at 23:45 of the 31st (of August!).
Don't dispair, there is plenty of time yet. I once started a RRTY ride at 23:45 of the 31st (of August!).
Are you saying that I allowed that as an August ride?
As LW&B says weather here is apparently unseasonable. First time for 10 years i am told that annual rainfall has exceeded the long term average - and there is still a month to go.
certainly i had an hour of pretty heavy rain as I headed for home- but it was warm rain- so not much point in putting any extra gear on
Don't dispair, there is plenty of time yet. I once started a RRTY ride at 23:45 of the 31st (of August!).
Are you saying that I allowed that as an August ride?
Well, it was as far as AUK was concerned!
n.b. This was a few years back when I was young and keen
[/quote]Don't dispair, there is plenty of time yet. I once started a RRTY ride at 23:45 of the 31st (of August!).
Are you saying that I allowed that as an August ride?
Well, it was as far as AUK was concerned!
n.b. This was a few years back when I was young and keen
So, some chance of backdated removal? ;) Oh well, it doesn't really matter anyway.
[quote RRTY FAQ (http://www.highergrangefarm.fsnet.co.uk/PeakAudax/rrtyfaqs.htm)]
If I ride a 600 starting in one month and finishing in the next, in which month does it counts for RRTY?
I suppose it's possible to start on, say, the 31st August and finish it on 1st September. This could count in either month, but not both. You should have ridden at least 200km on the day for which you are making the claim.
A chink in the weather!I might try the same tomorrow. Bollox to Christmas shopping. That's what t'internet is for.
I'm off out for a main road bash to bank this month's 200 before the snows return. The forecast for the rest of the month is dire - and lo-and-behold, the temperature has been above zero for almost 12 hours now. This is as good as it gets I think.
Thank AUK for online entry and GPS validation!
A chink in the weather!
I'm off out for a main road bash to bank this month's 200 before the snows return. The forecast for the rest of the month is dire - and lo-and-behold, the temperature has been above zero for almost 12 hours now. This is as good as it gets I think.
Thank AUK for online entry and GPS validation!
and that completes my first RRtY :thumbsup:. In celebration my final proof of passage purchase was 8 bottles of Hoegaarden.
but then I did spend over 4 hrs at my grandparents and aunt & uncles place being fed dinner and guzzling wine. It makes a solo DIY that much more sociable. *Hic*. Oh, and that completes my first RRtY :thumbsup:. In celebration my final proof of passage purchase was 8 bottles of Hoegaarden.
Cheers guys.
I guess it's now back tosquareride one......
Wise words ... bad luck, and well done for avoiding any serious mishap.A chink in the weather!
I'm off out for a main road bash to bank this month's 200 before the snows return. The forecast for the rest of the month is dire - and lo-and-behold, the temperature has been above zero for almost 12 hours now. This is as good as it gets I think.
Arse >:(. DNF after 110km. Confucius he says "Man who gives blood on Thursday, shouldn't try a freezing cold randonnee on Saturday."
I may have met my limit.Good luck! But don't beat yourself up if it doesn't happen. 47 months is, after all, a truly fantastic achievement - and going for a bike ride is supposed to be fun :thumbsup: not a trial of endurance! Been there, done that and got the T-shirt
I am on 47 months. I'm down to do an ECE 200 of the Nips 2 from Norwich this weekend, and despite my body succumbing to at least one of the various lurgies around, I'll give it my best shot to make a nice round four years.
Then I'm probably calling it a day. I've had enough of winter audax. It hurts, has too much impact on other things, and carries a higher risk that probably isn't justified in what is, after all, just a hobby.
So. January 2011 could be the first Randonnee free zone for me, in a long time. And if I'm too lurgied to ride this weekend, and the weather/Real Lifetm defeats me for the rest of the month, then there's something poetic about bowing out on 47 months.
Been there, done that and got the T-shirt
Well done, that is quite an achievement. Now make sure you don't do a 200 in January!+1 :thumbsup:
12 10 -+1 !S Bucks Winter Warmer :thumbsup:Kings, Castles etc :thumbsup:
So that's
2010 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
...blah blah... Gonna do the Nips 2 ECE 200...
...Then I'm probably calling it a day. I've had enough of winter audax. It hurts, has too much impact on other things, and carries a higher risk that probably isn't justified in what is, after all, just a hobby.
So that's
2010 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
...blah blah... Gonna do the Nips 2 ECE 200...
...Then I'm probably calling it a day. I've had enough of winter audax. It hurts, has too much impact on other things, and carries a higher risk that probably isn't justified in what is, after all, just a hobby.
Drat. I have inadvertently entered the Nips 3 (ECE 200) in January and Old Squit 200 in February.
Damn the wine. There's no getting off this train is there?
I've had a stern word with myself. From now on, I'm not going to move the furniture around in order to frantically "get a ride in, come what may". If it works out - fine, if it dies, so be it. From here on - the RRTY is expendable.
There - that's me compromising, that is...
It makes such a big difference not to spend the last few hours picking my way around potholes in the dark.
(assuming starting a new year in the same month as finishing an old one is allowed)
Not sure how I'll do in this towards the end of the year but...
November '10 - Transporter 200
December '10 - Kings, castles, priests and churches (I think!) 200
January '11 - Cambrian series 2b perm 200
February '11 - Mr Pickwick takes flight 200
got rides entered up until July I think.
23.2.11 Wye Wednesday 20023.2.11 Wye Wednesday 200 was also my first of this year - was going OK from June last year until the snow of December and then January put the mockers on it all. But at least a RRTY will be some compensation if I go to France to merely watch PBP :facepalm:
Ding ding!! Round two.Mar: Severn & Wye 200 - DNS :facepalm:
Feb: Rutland & Beyond 100 + ECE100
You've still got 12 days to buck your ideas up!Ding ding!! Round two.Mar: Severn & Wye 200 - DNS :facepalm:
Feb: Rutland & Beyond 100 + ECE100
You've still got 12 days to buck your ideas up!
2005-2011 failed
Maybe next season ?
2010 :thumbsup:
2011 - 5/12
Oct - Denmead - WYLYE AND EBBLE VALLEY
Nov - ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
Dec - Denmead - Newbury 200 perm
Jan - Poor Student 200
Feb - ANORAKS DELIGHT 200 PERM
..and a fantastic day it was yesterday, my first all-daylight Audax for some months, just finishing in the last light of the day. It makes such a big difference not to spend the last few hours picking my way around potholes in the dark. Some lovely views from the South Downs and Porton Down on a sunny day in Feb. I definitely got very lucky with the weather.
2011 April - nil points
So that's a dangerous run of 15 months stamped out. :thumbsup:
That must've taken some serious effort.Thanks. Prior preparation prevents poor performance.
02/11 Old Squit 200 - ECE 300
03/11DIY 200L'Hermitage 200k
04/11Dorset Coast 200Mull it Over 300k
05/11 Moors & Wolds 400
06/11 Seething 600 (sta)
The story so far...
Winter Solace 29:04:11 200km
Worlds End : 15:05:11 200km
StraightOn At Rosies : 11:06:11 200km
300km from Tod to Pocklington, picking up the LEL route south to Market Rasen, then home via Donny and Wakey.
Possibly one of the toughest rides I've ever done, despite the flat-ish terrain and gentle wind. The new LEL route has a 10km stealth climb from near Barton, which I got to at 1pm, the height of today's ferocious sun. I left Barton in good spirits; two hours later I was a wreck in Market Rasen. I sat in the pub for about an hour, and drank about four pints of squash. I was very dozy and disorientated, and nearly quit. I pressed on though, and had a very rough time of for the next 100km to Wakey, suffering endless cramps and constant nausea.
July 2 done - so 8/7 and 9/6 have been ticked off.
Congratulations PAC, & Chillmoister who also finished his RRTY on Sunday.
Here's a question - I finished my first RRTY in May, but from December to June had at least 2 rides per month. So theoretically I could finish my second RRYT in November. I think that's allowed, but does the panel feel that RRTYs should be consecutive rather than overlapping like that?
Congratulations PAC, & Chillmoister who also finished his RRTY on Sunday.
Here's a question - I finished my first RRTY in May, but from December to June had at least 2 rides per month. So theoretically I could finish my second RRYT in November. I think that's allowed, but does the panel feel that RRTYs should be consecutive rather than overlapping like that?
Didn't want to throw my hat in the ring too early, but it's looking hopeful with 6 done so here goes:
The story so far...
Winter Solace 29:04:11 200km
Worlds End : 15:05:11 200km
StraightOn At Rosies : 11:06:11 200km
Wigley Perm 13:07:11 :Newport 200
What a splendid ride Northern Dales was, enhanced by superb weather. Didn't see many of this parish there.
Congratulations & respect :thumbsup:+1
Congratulations & respect :thumbsup:+1
So what's next then?
My lastdayofthemonth plan to do a Perm tomorrow is not now possible.
Here endeth the RRTY campaign :(
I now have Friday off work for a last minute September 200k :)
I should stop reading this thread.Each time I do this
My lastdayofthemonth plan to do a Perm tomorrow is not now possible.
Here endeth the RRTY campaign :(
angers & frustrates me more & more
Blimey, you can meet someone and have their baby in less time and commitment than you can get a RRTY in.
The story so far...
Winter Solace 29:04:11 200km
Worlds End : 15:05:11 200km
StraightOn At Rosies : 11:06:11 200km
Wigley Perm 13:07:11 :Newport 200
My lastdayofthemonth plan to do a Perm tomorrow is not now possible.
Here endeth the RRTY campaign :(
Blimey, you can meet someone and have their baby in less time and commitment than you can get a RRTY in.
The story so far...
Winter Solace 29:04:11 200km
Worlds End : 15:05:11 200km
StraightOn At Rosies : 11:06:11 200km
Wigley Perm 13:07:11 :Newport 200
My lastdayofthemonth plan to do a Perm tomorrow is not now possible.
Here endeth the RRTY campaign :(
At least you were only 4mth into it mate. Now if it was month 11 then that would be a bit of a bugger :demon:
See you on the road over the next 12mth & don't forget (not that I'll let you) that the Tamworth 200's are close to you too ;)
Here's a question - I finished my first RRTY in May, but from December to June had at least 2 rides per month. So theoretically I could finish my second RRYT in November. I think that's allowed, but does the panel feel that RRTYs should be consecutive rather than overlapping like that?
But yes, RRTY is, to me, the ultimate. And if you do permify some rides, then you are on your own, far from home, in bad weather and reliant on only yourself to get back. That is Audax, in big letters, IMHO.
Just completed a ride. I'm sat in a cafe in West London, and as it is an overnighter at the end of the month, I've asked that it is credited to October.
So that's a full year done, beginning with the Upper Thames last year.
:)
Here's a question - I finished my first RRTY in May, but from December to June had at least 2 rides per month. So theoretically I could finish my second RRYT in November. I think that's allowed, but does the panel feel that RRTYs should be consecutive rather than overlapping like that?
Life has decided this one for me. Work has been hectic, and a last minute trip round the Dorset Coast perm today is just not possible. So September is my first month since starting this audax malarkey that I haven't got a brevet in. :(
Still, the rest of the year wildly exceeded expectations, so mustn't grumble.
2007 :thumbsup:
2008 :thumbsup:
2009 :thumbsup:
2010 :thumbsup:
01/11 Nips 3 100 - ECE 200
02/11 Old Squit 200 - ECE 300
03/11 DIY 200
04/11 Dorset Coast 200
05/11 Moors & Wolds 400
06/11 Seething 600
07/11 Garboldisham Grovel 200
08/11 DIY 200
09/11 Chris Negus Memorial 200
10/11 Venetian Nights 200
Hmm... so much for me giving up RRTY - I now seem to have amassed 58 consecutive months :).
Having only recently discovered the RRtY concept...
Updates on the AUK site are so lagged that if my Oct 1 ride is not authorised I am out after 11 months. No chance of doing a catchup now.
Updates on the AUK site are so lagged that if my Oct 1 ride is not authorised I am out after 11 months. No chance of doing a catchup now.
It'll be fine, I'm sure. It often gets a wee bit laggy this time of year. Don't fret.
Updates on the AUK site are so lagged that if my Oct 1 ride is not authorised I am out after 11 months. No chance of doing a catchup now.
Having only recently discovered the RRtY concept...
Beware, sometimes the only way off the RRTY treadmill involves plaster of paris and pain (as Phil D and Marmitegeoff will testify). I crashed out during my month 10 ride, and although my wrist is now out of plaster it will be spring before I'm back to a 200 - all being well.
Like Chris, I'm sure it will be fine. Will this be your first RRTY?
Foolishly I have a calendar booked for next month, so could be doing it all over again. Mad.
Excuse my ignorance but how do you get points?
March 11 - Roses to Wrags 200k
April 11 - Everyone Rides to Skegness 300k
May 11 - Lincolnshire cross 200k
June 11 - Nottingham - Alfreton - Saundby - Lincoln - Nottingham DIY 200k
July 11 - Nottingham - Edinburgh via LEL2013 route DIY 600k
August 11 - Nottingham - Bourne - Luton DIY 200k
September 11 - DIY/Perm version of Moors and Wolds 400 to make up for DNF (complete SR as well)
October 11 - Hopefully a calendar event for a change, possibly "Beware of the Plague"
Excuse my ignorance but how do you get points?
By completing rides above 200km. 1 point for each 100km covered (ie; 200km =2, 300km=3)
Thinking about starting again (who am I kidding?).
Well done Lycra Man! :thumbsup:
Thinking about starting again (who am I kidding?).
Congratulations!
You finished on the day I stared again. ;)
Thinking about starting again (who am I kidding?).
Congratulations!
You finished on the day I stared again. ;)
Started!!!
I meant started!
You only start staring after about 4 years, I understand ;)
You are officially completely mental!
59 month sequence for me now. Phil D broke his pelvis at 62 months, MarmiteGeoff had an argument with a car at 61 months. I'm getting nervous!
You are officially completely mental!
And also officially completely retired (lucky git).
The ride to York got the 3 Nov rides done -- so 8/11, 9/10 and 10/9 all done
Just apply once you have completed the 12 months :thumbsup:
Edit: have a look at this link.
http://www.highergrangefarm.fsnet.co.uk/PeakAudax/rrty.htm
looks like my first attempt will end in failure :(
After completing October and November, snow stops play :(
After two 11 months series, the SBWW sees #5 finished. Not continuous though. It was a bit of a wrench when The Streak ended at 42 months.
Starting again with the Willy Warmer on January 21st, Chalfont St Peter. Did you see what I did there?
At the rate of 1 per month per RATTY claim.Just apply once you have completed the 12 months :thumbsup:
Edit: have a look at this link.
http://www.highergrangefarm.fsnet.co.uk/PeakAudax/rrty.htm
Thanks for the link Fungus The rules seem fairly relaxed , just do 12 @200plus rides validated at rando speed.
Jan: Willy Warmer 200 + Israel 200
Feb: Redhill Beach Trip 200 + Kennet Valley Run 200
Mar: Midlands Mesh 200 + The Dean 300
April: 3Down 300 + Buckingham Blinder 400
May: Texas Rando Stampede 1200 + Raymond Poulidor UAF 400
June: Flitchbikes 200 + Marches and Mersey Roads 600
July: DIY 200 x 2
August: PBP Audax UAF 1200 + PBP Randonneur 1200
September: Midlands Mesh 200 + DIY 200
October: 1066 and Ham St 200 + Anfractuous 200
November: Upper Thames 200 + DIY 200
December: South Bucks Winter Warmer 200 + DIY 200 to finish off a double RRTY.
2007 :thumbsup:
2008 :thumbsup:
2009 :thumbsup:
2010 :thumbsup:
01/11 Nips 3 100 - ECE 200
02/11 Old Squit 200 - ECE 300
03/11 DIY 200
04/11 Dorset Coast 200
05/11 Moors & Wolds 400
06/11 Seething 600
07/11 Garboldisham Grovel 200
08/11 DIY 200
09/11 Chris Negus Memorial 200
10/11 Venetian Nights 200
11/11 Upper Thames 200
12/11 South Bucks Winter Warmer 200 (STA)
TaDaaaaaa! :thumbsup:
60 Consecutive months. Can I stop now? Can I eck as like - Poor Student entry is already in my Inbox. Sigh :facepalm:
I really dont want to get addicted to this. If I am successfull in RRTY my last ride will be in October .I will deliberately not do a 200 in November to break the chain. Oh hang on the Transporter is in Nov, have to brake the chain in Dec. Oh hang on the Monmouth Meander is in Dec , Is this how the rot sets in??? ;D
2006 :thumbsup:Well done Martin :thumbsup:
2007 :thumbsup:
2008 :thumbsup:
2009 :'(
2010 :thumbsup:
2011 :thumbsup:
23.2.11 Wye Wednesday 200
6.3.11 Upper Tea 200
9.4.11 Double Dutch 200
7.5.11 Taste of the Test 200 perm
4.6.11 Flitchbikes 200
3.7.11 Fairies Fairly Flat 150+50 ECE
7.8.11 LEL 200
4.9.11 New Forest On and Offshore 200
1.10.11 New Uppertea 200
5.11.11 Upper Thames 200
11.12.11 Mince Pies and Stollen 100 + 100 ECE
14.1.12 DIY 200 based on Willy Warmer
x5 :)
I am delighted to announce that I have achieved my first after a DIY by GPS.
Hmm... as others who have trodden the path before (Phil d, Marmitegeoff) have found, getting past 60 months is proving tough!
Poor Student - 7/1/12: DNS due to a robbery
DIY 200 15/1/12: DNF due to crank shearing off at 160km
Ah well. Plenty of time yet.
(Eyes weather forecast nervously)
:thumbsup: Well done mmmmartin.
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A question, I organise a 300 on the 8th of april but will be routechecking two weeks before, during the last weekend of march. Does that count for march or april?
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A question, I organise a 300 on the 8th of april but will be routechecking two weeks before, during the last weekend of march. Does that count for march or april?
Hi Ivo.
I'm in a similar position for much of the spring. I've checked with Mike, and his reply was that the ride gets credited on the day it's ridden. Like yourself I'm routechecking - and exercising the organisers 'option' of riding the event before. So yes, your routecheck in March (for an April event) will count for your March ride.
Subject to verification of todays DIY 200 - that is 10 RRTY done.
there isnt one - just a piccie on the web site of those of us who have done this so far.Subject to verification of todays DIY 200 - that is 10 RRTY done.
Well Done! Are you going to get the badge?
When I said "my first" I meant the first 200k ride in a year that I hope will lead to RRTY, not my first successful year of RRTY! I did quite well a year or so ago but the snow and ice of winter put the mockers on it.I am delighted to announce that I have achieved my first after a DIY by GPS.
:thumbsup: Well done mmmmartin.
June 12 - Mille Alba
2012 challenge? Does an SR fit into your plans?Thinking about this. Planning to do Asparagus and Strawberries 400 but not sure about a 600 yet. Just done 100s for the past couple of weeks and rather enjoying having a whole half day off the bike to play with afterwards!
Done it! And so inspired by my achievement I've finally joined this forum. This is what it looked like:
1) Feb - Kennet Valley Run, GRAZELEY, S of Reading 207 (did someone mention the Boxford Alps?)
2) Mar - The Chiltern Hills Brevet, GREAT KINGSHILL, High Wycombe 206 (
3) Apr - Dorset Coast, WAREHAM 207 (fortunately, I now seem to remember the beauty not the pain)
3a) Apr - Plains 300, POYNTON, S of Stockport 310 (strictly speaking redundant in this context but my first 300 and I loved the bunch night riding)
4) May - Stonehenge 200, ELSTEAD, Godalming 201 (now what's the name of the cafe in Amesbury?)
5) Jun - Heart of the Shires, BITTESWELL, Leicestershire 206 (nice rolling shires)
6) Jul - Barbary Bash, MILTON, Abingdon 210 (wettest ride of the year)
7) Aug - West Bay and Back, WILTON, Salisbury 200 (lovely but got very reluctant climbing up Cranbourne Chase)
8 ) Sep - Weald of Kent 200, ASHFORD, Permanent (hmm, got lost and ended up on Ashford by pass, not nice)
9) Oct - Dick Turpins Day Out 200, GREAT DUNMOW, Permanent (very pretty, great permanent for North Londoners)
10) Nov - Upper Thames, CHOLSEY, E of Didcot 214 (loved the fast ride home from the Cotswolds - thanks for the tow!)
11) Dec - South Bucks Winter Warmer, GREAT KINGSHILL, High Wycombe 207 (enjoyed the company, not so sure about the supermarket controls)
12) Dick Turpins Day Out 200, GREAT DUNMOW, Permanent (did this 'just in case' the weather switched and I couldn't do the Willy Warmer; as it transpired came off my bike on this one and completed - felt so Audax - but wasn't tough enough to get on it again the following week!)
A big thank you to all those riders who encouraged me round, in particular on the Nov and Dec rides, and one Finsbury Park cyclist who put with a great deal of reluctance all year round! Will I do it again? Certainly not back-to-back as February is now beyond me I fear, but any inspiration for another 2012 challenge would be gratefully received.
Done it! And so inspired by my achievement I've finally joined this forum. This is what it looked like:
1) Feb - Kennet Valley Run, GRAZELEY, S of Reading 207 (did someone mention the Boxford Alps?)
2) Mar - The Chiltern Hills Brevet, GREAT KINGSHILL, High Wycombe 206 (
3) Apr - Dorset Coast, WAREHAM 207 (fortunately, I now seem to remember the beauty not the pain)
3a) Apr - Plains 300, POYNTON, S of Stockport 310 (strictly speaking redundant in this context but my first 300 and I loved the bunch night riding)
4) May - Stonehenge 200, ELSTEAD, Godalming 201 (now what's the name of the cafe in Amesbury?)
5) Jun - Heart of the Shires, BITTESWELL, Leicestershire 206 (nice rolling shires)
6) Jul - Barbary Bash, MILTON, Abingdon 210 (wettest ride of the year)
7) Aug - West Bay and Back, WILTON, Salisbury 200 (lovely but got very reluctant climbing up Cranbourne Chase)
8 ) Sep - Weald of Kent 200, ASHFORD, Permanent (hmm, got lost and ended up on Ashford by pass, not nice)
9) Oct - Dick Turpins Day Out 200, GREAT DUNMOW, Permanent (very pretty, great permanent for North Londoners)
10) Nov - Upper Thames, CHOLSEY, E of Didcot 214 (loved the fast ride home from the Cotswolds - thanks for the tow!)
11) Dec - South Bucks Winter Warmer, GREAT KINGSHILL, High Wycombe 207 (enjoyed the company, not so sure about the supermarket controls)
12) Dick Turpins Day Out 200, GREAT DUNMOW, Permanent (did this 'just in case' the weather switched and I couldn't do the Willy Warmer; as it transpired came off my bike on this one and completed - felt so Audax - but wasn't tough enough to get on it again the following week!)
A big thank you to all those riders who encouraged me round, in particular on the Nov and Dec rides, and one Finsbury Park cyclist who put with a great deal of reluctance all year round! Will I do it again? Certainly not back-to-back as February is now beyond me I fear, but any inspiration for another 2012 challenge would be gratefully received.
congratulations,I hope to join you in the elite club of RRTY finishers in October. 4 done 8 to go but its by no means a foregone conclusion.
Thought I would fail in the second month on the `Monmouth Meander due to a cough and a cold on the day but Rob "Bairdy" from Bristol dragged me around despite also being unwell. We coughed and spat nasty stuff onto the tarmac together all the way round. :-)
No fools on this 1st April. I did my 4th Dorset Coast 200 30yrs after my first (yes 1982). My reason for selecting such an auspicious event was to combine it with completion of RRTY No 15.
No fools on this 1st April. I did my 4th Dorset Coast 200 30yrs after my first (yes 1982). My reason for selecting such an auspicious event was to combine it with completion of RRTY No 15.
Completed my continuous Ultra-RRTY yesterday with the Penzance 300.
Finally.
Ten RRtY but not necessarily ten years, you can do several in parallel. Teethgrinder did 5 x RRtY in one year.
Ten RRtY but not necessarily ten years, you can do several in parallel. Teethgrinder did 5 x RRtY in one year. It sounds like mikek did them consecutively though.
Thanks for the clarification.
I see from page 32 of the current AUK Handbook that as at 29/12/11 only four riders held the qualification.
Wanted to wait until all validated before posting.
I'm now a member of the RRTY club!!
May 11 - Moors and Wolds 400K
Jun 11 - Mike Wigley's Long Dark and White Peak Perm 200K
Jul 11 - Cheshire Cat 200K
Aug 11 - Home, Long Mynd, Welshpool, Home 300K DIY GPS
Sep 11 - Pistyll Packing Momma 200K + 200K ECE
Oct 11 - Horseshoe Pass 200K + 100K ECE
Nov 11 - Peak District 200K AAA DIY GPS
Dec 11 - Tinsel and Lanes 200K + 100K ECE (or 200K DIY GPS)
Jan 12 - Hopey New Year 100K + 100K ECE
Feb 12 - Rutland and Beyond 100K + 100K ECE
Mar 12 - Roaches Revenge 100K + 100K ECE (or Roses to Wraggs 200K)
Apr 12 - Yr Elenydd 300K + 200K ECE
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
My world ended after 33 consecutive months.
:'(
My world ended after 33 consecutive months.
:'(
Well done Pete now plan a break ;>)
Geoff
Just managed to save my first attempt by getting in a 200 during the biblical storms on 29th of April (Sunday)... so far mine is:
September - Chris Negus Memorial 200 (failed due to lost Brevet card)
October - The Anfractious 200
November - Upper Thames 200
December - South Bucks Winter Warmer 200
January - Poor Student 200
February - Kennett Valley Run 200
March - The Dean 300
March - Up the Uts 200
April - The Elenith 300 (packed)
April - Hop Garden 200
So just another 5 more to go!
Good news you've only got another 4 left :thumbsup:
19/11/11 | Crich Cymru | 200 |
10/12/11 | Kings, Castles... | 200 |
06/01/12 | Janury Sale | 200 |
12/02/12 | Crych Cymry (DIY) | 200 |
03/03/12 | March Madness | 200 |
07/04/12 | April Foolery | 200 |
26/05/12 | Trip to Wochma | 200 |
02/06/12 | Hay in a Day (perm) | 200 |
Dec - DIY200Jul - Three Coasts 600?
Jan - Willy Warmer 200
Feb - Kennet Valley Run 200
Mar - Man of Kent 200
Apr - Double Dutch 200
May - DIY200
Jun - Moors and Wolds 400
I Jubilee weekend ...........completed No 9 Consecutive RRTY!
Well done both. So by "ninth consecutive", you mean 9x12 consecutive months?
I'm on 66 months now, and wondering how long I have to keep this up to match the Big Guns in terms of consecutive months (ie: not parallel RRTYs) :).
I Jubilee weekend ...........completed No 9 Consecutive RRTY!
Snap. I routechecked my Heart of the Shires 200 on Friday. This completed my 9th consecutive RRTY and I publicaly stated that I'm now jumping off the treadmill. If anyone sees me on a 200 next month I give you permission to push me off my bike
Working towards 1st & 2nd RRTY:)
rrty@2
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Sep'11 PBP 1200
June 12 - Mille Alba
Late-in-the-month 1000 for your June RRTY ride. Proper brinkmanship :thumbsup:.
There's no stopping it, is there?
Does that sound fair?
I've been giving some thought to RRTY and LEL.
I suppose if you use the full time available for LEL, it would be possible to complete at least 200km of LEL during August. If you can provide me with suitable evidence, such as a photocopy of your brevet card, I might consider LEL as an August 2013 qualifier for RRTY, but you certainly wouldn't be able to count LEL for both July and August - it's just one ride.Yup.
Does that sound fair?
Year two:
October: Anfractuous 200
November: Upper Thames 200
December: South Bucks Winter Warmer 200
January: Willy Warmer 200
February: Boat Race Perm 200
March: The Dean 300
April: Yr Elenydd 300
May: Kernow and South West 600
June: Mille Alba 1000
July: Ditchling Devil 200 perm
There's a chance I might just call it a day after two years. Winter 200s have less and less appeal. We'll see.
I hate to admit it but ... Subject to validation
RRTY no.2 almost there...
October - Mr. Pickwick's Autumnal Outing - 200km
November - Mr. Pickwick's Cyrch Cymru - 200km
December - Kings, Castles, Priests & Churches - 200km
January - Mr. Pickwick's January Sale - 200km
February - Mr. Pickwick's March Madness (helpers ride in Feb) - 200km
March - Gospel Pass - 150km + ECE - 200km
April - Easter Arrow - 380km
May - Bryan Chapman Memorial - 619km
June - Mille Alba - 1000km
July - DIY GPS - 200km
August - A Rough Diamond - 300km
September...
So thats it RRRTY no.2 :thumbsup: roll on no.3!! and fingers crossed for a rideable Winter
I hate to admit it but ... Subject to validation
Yes, just let me know when that September event hits the results page. I'm glad to see you back on the treadmill, after your enforced break.
Not necessarily. HK has been known to ride 1200+km brevets at 2 week intervals. I tend to fling in a 200 or suchlike during the same month as a long brevet as the little ride keeps the bum toned up for the longer ride. The main thing is to not get injured.
Not necessarily. HK has been known to ride 1200+km brevets at 2 week intervals. I tend to fling in a 200 or suchlike during the same month as a long brevet as the little ride keeps the bum toned up for the longer ride. The main thing is to not get injured.Ivo said
mere mortals who do a full SR series and possibly an RM event have a lot less chance to complete a RRTY thanThat's "a lot less chance". So you saying "not necessarily" doesn't add anything. Nor does the example of 1 rider.
It looks to me that mere mortals who do a full SR series and possibly an RM event have a lot less chance to complete a RRTY
This is the 1st year that my knees have managed to keep working through the winter :)
Congrats Bairdy, and all the best for the 600!
Not necessarily. HK has been known to ride 1200+km brevets at 2 week intervals. I tend to fling in a 200 or suchlike during the same month as a long brevet as the little ride keeps the bum toned up for the longer ride. The main thing is to not get injured.Ivo saidQuotemere mortals who do a full SR series and possibly an RM event have a lot less chance to complete a RRTY thanThat's "a lot less chance". So you saying "not necessarily" doesn't add anything. Nor does the example of 1 rider.
So I agree with Ivo. :thumbsup:
Using very long rides makes failures far more likely, and increases the chances of injury problems.
(It also reduces your 'free days' (from work or woddeva) to use for backup rides.)
This is the 1st year that my knees have managed to keep working through the winter :)
Or indeed, your alarm clock :thumbsup:
Congrats Bairdy, and all the best for the 600!
Thanks Mr H.
I don't think I've seen you since the Snapper. I see from the results sheet you've been busy though. :thumbsup:
The main problem I had was not feeling particularly chirpy at any point during the year. I was just generally tired during most brevets.It's sometimes easy to get the impression that everyone else just breezes round on clouds of euphoria! Thanks (again).
The main problem I had was not feeling particularly chirpy at any point during the year. I was just generally tired during most brevets.It's sometimes easy to get the impression that everyone else just breezes round on clouds of euphoria! Thanks (again).
Congrats Bairdy, and all the best for the 600!
Thanks Mr H.
I don't think I've seen you since the Snapper. I see from the results sheet you've been busy though. :thumbsup:
Hoping to see you again before too long!
I'm still trying to be busy with the riding, but other stuff does get in the way, and then motivation can evaporate - at the moment it has.
Only a couple of rides of more than a 200, in spite of much greater intentions. (A DIY 600 this weekend looks unlikely)(couldn't fit in getting to MK and back for the excellent TG's one). So this quote from LWAB, about an impressive year's riding, encourages me a lot:The main problem I had was not feeling particularly chirpy at any point during the year. I was just generally tired during most brevets.It's sometimes easy to get the impression that everyone else just breezes round on clouds of euphoria! Thanks (again).
If you can get to MK tomorrow night I can get you back home on the Monday for Midday.
I'm up North today and will be driving to MK tomorrow.
You do a lot of DIY's. Alone?
I find riding alone harder and of all my rides this season only one has been solo.
If you fancy doing a perm or DIY with company sometime give me a shout.
You do a lot of DIY's. Alone?
Only 2 more months to get my 5x RRtY. October will be tougher to keep it rolling as I'll be working in China for at least half of it.
................................ . Rental in Shanghai might be possible.
How to I go about 'getting' a RRTY certificate or badge now? I need motivation to do another in October so I can start my 2nd RRTY :)
I hate to admit it but ... Subject to validation
Yes, just let me know when that September event hits the results page. I'm glad to see you back on the treadmill, after your enforced break.
Would be an interesting brevet but I will be in the Shanghai/ Ningbo region, a fair distance from the Southwest. I also suspect that the BRMs may be finished in China for this year, it is starting to get cold there.
How to I go about 'getting' a RRTY certificate or badge now? I need motivation to do another in October so I can start my 2nd RRTY :)
Would be an interesting brevet but I will be in the Shanghai/ Ningbo region, a fair distance from the Southwest. I also suspect that the BRMs may be finished in China for this year, it is starting to get cold there.
It turns out that there are still a couple of brevets left on the calendar but most brevets are based around Chengdu, about 2100km from where I am, on an island south of Shanghai. For anybody who may be interested, according to the ACP international calendar, there is a 600km brevet on 20 October and a 400 or 600km on 26 October. Current temperatures are reasonable 13-23 degrees. If it looks like I will be in China around that time and will be able to take a couple of days off, I'll chase up Hans Ngo or David Chen and will see if I can hire a big enough bicycle.
Finished my first year of RRTY today with an ECE with mattc of El Supremo's 100k from Newlands Corner :thumbsup:
2009 :'( crashed and burned after 10 months
Subject to validation todays ride completes my RRTY :)
November: Upper Thames 200k
December: Tinsel & Lanes 200k
January: Poor Student 200k
February: Diy 200k
March: Roses to Wrags 200k
April: Two Battles (calendar) 200k + Easter arrow 400k
May: Lincolnshire cross 200k + BCM 600k
June: Heart of the Shires 200k + Moors & wolds 400k
July: Two Battles (group perm) 200k
August: Clumber to Humber 200k
September: Wem we get there 200k
October: Two Battles (solo perm) 200k
Having a second attempt at my last ride to complete my first RRTY tommorow (Upset stomach scuppered my first attempt last week). Some heavy rain forecast so hopefully will be soggy but happy by this time tommorow. Fingers crossed. :)
Having a second attempt at my last ride to complete my first RRTY tommorow (Upset stomach scuppered my first attempt last week). Some heavy rain forecast so hopefully will be soggy but happy by this time tommorow. Fingers crossed. :)
Finished RRTY yesterday (subject to validation) Did a ride from Magor to Somerton via Clevedon and back. Stuck to A and B roads where possible due to rain.
This route cleverly allows the rider to ride over the Mendips at the Col de Shipham in both directions ;D
So my first RRTY starts this saturday with the ditchling devil 200k perm!
19/11/11 | Crych Cymru | 200 |
10/12/11 | Kings, Castles... | 200 |
07/01/12 | Mr P's January Sale | 200 |
12/02/12 | Crych Cymru (Perm) | 200 |
03/03/12 | Mr P's March Madness | 200 |
07/04/12 | SW April Foolery | 200 |
26/05/12 | SW Trip to Wochma | 200 |
02/06/12 | Hay in a Day | 200 |
21/07/12 | Mr P Takes Flight | 200 |
11/08/12 | Rough Diamond | 300 |
08/09/12 | Hay in a Day | 200 |
20/10/12 | Mr P's Autumnal (STV) | 200 |
Definitley not stepping on the treadmill... ;)
Tragedy indeed! You still have another weekend of this month - any chance of fitting another ride in?Unfortunately not, which was the reason I rode with a lingering 'flu. I'll just have to try not to be so stupid for the next 12 months...could be difficult.
Tragedy indeed! You still have another weekend of this month - any chance of fitting another ride in?Unfortunately not, which was the reason I rode with a lingering 'flu. I'll just have to try not to be so stupid for the next 12 months...could be difficult.
My October ride has now been validated so I'm officially a Randonnuer round the Year :)
So my first RRTY starts this saturday with the ditchling devil 200k perm!
Lovely ride - I have ridden it a couple of times this summer.
I will also be riding the first part of it this Saturday - though I will be setting off from Chiswick around 4-4:30 am to get down to Chailey (not far from the first proper control on the Ditchling Devil at Plumpton) for the Mid Sussex Olympic 100km.
If you fancy an early start - drop me a line!
I'll be doing my best to avoid winter 200s for a while. It'll be nice to finish a winter ride in daylight.Lightweight ;)
Well done! I imagine your trophy jersey is more badges than jersey! Have you got a picture?!
I'll be doing my best to avoid winter 200s for a while. It'll be nice to finish a winter ride in daylight.Lightweight ;)
I'll be doing my best to avoid winter 200s for a while. It'll be nice to finish a winter ride in daylight.
Just done Tom Fox,s perm version of Rosies to Wrags with Young Sam as pace maker and wind break.
That's my RRTY done :thumbsup:
February is always tricky - there are few events in reality, so have always relied on perms in the past. I am quite keen on trying to run this RRtY on events only - so may look at ECEing on a 100 that month if I can make it work.Burford Bumble 10th Feb (http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/13-480/). Fast, flat, main road-y so OK in crap weather.
February is always tricky - there are few events in reality, so have always relied on perms in the past. I am quite keen on trying to run this RRtY on events only - so may look at ECEing on a 100 that month if I can make it work.Burford Bumble 10th Feb (http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/13-480/). Fast, flat, main road-y so OK in crap weather.
An hour (ish) from St Pancras, but as it's a Sunday, there's bus replacement :facepalm:
February is always tricky - there are few events in reality, so have always relied on perms in the past. I am quite keen on trying to run this RRtY on events only - so may look at ECEing on a 100 that month if I can make it work.Burford Bumble 10th Feb (http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/13-480/). Fast, flat, main road-y so OK in crap weather.
An hour (ish) from St Pancras, but as it's a Sunday, there's bus replacement :facepalm:
I suppose that was a reminder that these rides do not always fall neatly to a formula and you cannot take the points for granted.I was a DNS. Due to a bug, felt O.K ish later on today and was glad you got good weather.
Mark’s Knights 200 from Tewkesbury was easy last year and I loaded that ride’s gps track into my Garmin as I did not have a Routesheet (late Entry) when I prepared for an early night. I made the early 0730 start, where most had opted for an 0800. Starting on lights would maximise daylight. Roads were damp but just warm enough to stay wet rather than icy. The day was warming and the sun shining and no wind; could not have been much better and the Bromyard Control stop reinforced the pleasure of the ride. The road to Tenbury is one of my favourites, either way, and today did not disappoint. The laney route to Ludlow suggested the lanes were mucky. But the rolling route had interest, so bonus. After soup in Ludlow, the real climbing began with a climb through Mortimer Forest.
And then my world fell apart!! At 90km, on a nice descent, hissing brought on a rear flat. Out with tube and no trace of initiation in the tyre. Uhmm? Off with the tyre and re-check. Tyre OK. Check wheel. Rim tape showing hole into a spoke slot. Initiation confirmed by matching big hole in tube. So, emergency repair with a strip of cardboard and assemble with replacement tube. Shortly into the restart, it is flattening. S**t. Re-pumping discovers valve insert loose; so finger tighten, re-inflate and hope for the best. Minutes later, wobbly rear, so I need to find pliers to tighten valve. Meanwhile, I just re-inflate every 5mins/2km or so. This inconvenience also coincided with the hilliest climbing and mucky lanes, so my morale was going lower as time was lost to pumping. And then, a road closure turned into a Cyclo-Cross as a bridge had been taken out and all had to carry across the river on builders walkway and rough muddy ground. Eventually, 12kms and about 5 pump stops, made Presteigne (Control); seems dead in the afternoon, so no joy. So to Kington 10km and 4 stops. Fellow rider (?) lent me some small snips which seemed to tighten a little. Leaving Kington, a Hardware store had some pliers, which tightened the valve further. Hope??
Result! Tyre staying inflated, so correct decision not to fit (last) spare vindicated. I had been 15mins out of time arriving in Kington and had feared a sad DNF, or at least to fit the last spare in Kington. Now, I was motoring again. After a dusk stop to done warmer night gear and a nibble, as I was leaving Steve Abrahams comes along; what a relief; a fast pace and gps track sees the 20km to the final control within the hour. By now I am on Gospel Pass 200 routing, so feel quite at home. In the Marcle Ridge area I catch up with Mary Doyle, stopped on a hill, having fluffed a gears change. I help a restart and share the road back to Tewkesbury with Mary. This reassures Mary, as she is using the Routesheet, whereas I have local knowledge + gps.
I later reflected on the wheel, a Campag Vento 8s, circa mid-90s. I had ridden this wheel on PBP and this year’s 600, so for the rim tape to fail now made me reflect on what might have been
What a way to round off Year 16 RRTY.
2004 :thumbsup:
2005 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
2006 :thumbsup:
2007 :thumbsup:
2008 :thumbsup:
2009 Injury stopped play after only two months. :hand:
2010 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
2011 :thumbsup:
Jan12 Poor Student :thumbsup:
Feb12 Burford Bumble :thumbsup:
Mar12 Cheltenham Flyer :thumbsup:
Apr12 Double Dutch :thumbsup:
May 12 Chevy Chase :thumbsup:
Jun 12 Tour of the Moors :thumbsup:
Jul 12 Barbury Bash :thumbsup:
Aug 12 Over the Severn :thumbsup:
Sep 12 Up the Downs :thumbsup:
Oct 12 Barmouth Boulevard :thumbsup:
Nov 12 Cyrch Cymru :thumbsup:
Dec 12 Kings Castles etc :thumbsup:
Yet again near-perfect weather if a little chilly (what do we expect in December?). Great ride!
So that's it. RRTY number 10 complete. And entirely on calendar events this year.
I'm stopping now. Rumours that I have entered Poor Student, and am planning a group ride of Marlborough Connection in February arejust that - malicious rumoursunfortunately completely true. I just couldn't help myself ::-)
2004 :thumbsup:
2005 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
2006 :thumbsup:
2007 :thumbsup:
2008 :thumbsup:
2009 Injury stopped play after only two months. :hand:
2010 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
2011 :thumbsup:
Jan12 Poor Student :thumbsup:
Feb12 Burford Bumble :thumbsup:
Mar12 Cheltenham Flyer :thumbsup:
Apr12 Double Dutch :thumbsup:
May 12 Chevy Chase :thumbsup:
Jun 12 Tour of the Moors :thumbsup:
Jul 12 Barbury Bash :thumbsup:
Aug 12 Over the Severn :thumbsup:
Sep 12 Up the Downs :thumbsup:
Oct 12 Barmouth Boulevard :thumbsup:
Nov 12 Cyrch Cymru :thumbsup:
Dec 12 Kings Castles etc :thumbsup:
Yet again near-perfect weather if a little chilly (what do we expect in December?). Great ride!
So that's it. RRTY number 10 complete. And entirely on calendar events this year.
I'm stopping now. Rumours that I have entered Poor Student, and am planning a group ride of Marlborough Connection in February arejust that - malicious rumoursunfortunately completely true. I just couldn't help myself ::-)
So that's it. RRTY number 10 complete.
I'm stopping now. Rumours that I have entered Poor Student, and am planning a group ride of Marlborough Connection in February arejust that - malicious rumoursunfortunately completely true. I just couldn't help myself ::-)
Congratulations
The only way off the treadmill I have found is injury :-[ and even that is only partially sucessful.
Geoff
So that's it. RRTY number 10 complete. And entirely on calendar events this year.
I'm stopping now. Rumours that I have entered Poor Student, and am planning a group ride of Marlborough Connection in February arejust that - malicious rumoursunfortunately completely true. I just couldn't help myself ::-)
It's just not as impressive as these folks with multiple years, is it?I can underwhelm that.
................................ while RRTY might be a great encouragement to keep some sort of fitness through the winter, it's important to keep things in perpective. ................
2007 :thumbsup:
2008 :thumbsup:
2009 :thumbsup:
2010 :thumbsup:
2011 :thumbsup:
01/12: DIY 200
02/12: Burford Bumble 200
03/12: Up the Uts 200
04/12: DIY 200
05/12: Chevy Chase 200
06/12: Snow Roads 300
07/12: Hereward the Wake 300
08/12: Bog Standard 500
09/12: New Forest On/Off Shore 200
10/12: Silly Suffolk 200
11/12: Upper Thames 200
12/12: DIY 200 (STA)
72 consecutive months. Yay! \o/
Obviously, a lot of us passing milestones this month.
1st RRTY complete:
Jan Poor Student 200
Feb Dorset Coast 200
Mar Dorset Coast 200 (+ The Dean 300 + Hardboiled 300)
Apr Dorset Cost 200 (+ Easter Arrow 300 + 3D 300 + Hardboiled 300)
May Porkers 400 (+ Hellfire 600)
Jun Dorset Coast 200
Jul Mersey Roads 24hr TT: 500
Aug West Bay and back 200
Sept Dorset Coast 200 (+ Porkers 400 + Hellfire 600)
Oct Dorset Coast 200
Nov DIY by GPS 200
Dec Dorset Coast 200
:thumbsup:
Just realised that you can start your RRTY at any time, which means i'm 5 months in rather than 3 like I thought haha!
These winter 200s are hard :| the darkness makes such a difference, my wimpy chinese cree light isn't up to the job of properly illuminating the road..
1st RRTY complete:
:thumbsup:
1st RRTY complete:
Completed first RRtY
07 Jan 2012 Poor Student
13 Feb 2012 DIYxGPS
10 Mar 2012 ECE on the Lasham Loop
01 April 2012 Dorset Coast
07 May 2012 DIYxGPS (and BCM)
16 Jun 2012 National 400
15 Jul 2012 Summer Saunter to Wantage
05 Aug 2012 West Bay & Back
09 Sep 2012 ECE on the Tour de Didling
21 Oct 2012 Wylye & Ebble Valley
27 Nov 2012 ECE on Hudson's Henjoyable Hundred
17 Dec 2012 DIYxGPS
I've heard that there is a possibility that the world is coming to an end tomorrow (21/12/2012). It would seem that if you haven't completed your December qualifier by now then it's probably too late - you need to have your validated ride added to the results website, and I think it's too late for that now.
I will feel somewhat agrieved, as I'm on 11 months.
I will feel somewhat agrieved, as I'm on 11 months.Mr Smith is somewhat aggrieved, as despite operating all the controls on our December DIY (I just pedal), I have been credited and he has not (yet). I'm not ashamed to say I'm enjoying my momentary lead.
I will feel somewhat agrieved, as I'm on 11 months.Mr Smith is somewhat aggrieved, as despite operating all the controls on our December DIY (I just pedal), I have been credited and he has not (yet). I'm not ashamed to say I'm enjoying my momentary lead.
I am also aggrieved as I had already ridden my December 200k and I had known the world was going to end before I completed my RRTY I would have stayed in bed. I congratulate Ppete on his achievement and when we meet again in the depths of Hades the day after tomorrow we can have a chat about it.
The RRTY continues! It would seem that the world didn't end after allRats! So now I have to contemplate a future that includes 3am alarms and long days on the bike going round a series of 200k rides. Not to mention LEL.....
The RRTY continues! It would seem that the world didn't end after all, serves me right for listening to those pesky Mayans, so my early scares were a bit premat
2006 :thumbsup:
2007 :thumbsup:
2008 :thumbsup:
2009 :'( crashed and burned after 10 months
2010 :thumbsup:
2011 X5 :thumbsup:
2012 :thumbsup:
12.1.13 Whitchurch Winter Wind-down based DIY 200 from home
9.2.13 Whitchurch Winter Wind-down based DIY 200 from home
Third time lucky!
I've just realised that one of my Jan and Feb 200's has AAA points.And you can ride a 200 for AAAs from close to home. And, as you are becoming fitter, do I sense an AAA-based RRTY coming on?
Hmmm...I see a pattern forming here. ;D
Well done Paul!! What's next?! another soaking 300 km in a freezing mid-April night ride?
I've just realised that one of my Jan and Feb 200's has AAA points.And you can ride a 200 for AAAs from close to home. And, as you are becoming fitter, do I sense an AAA-based RRTY coming on?
Hmmm...I see a pattern forming here. ;D
March is looking busy.
2nd Kennet Valley Run 200
3rd Mad March Coasts 200 AA2
15th 200k Perm (AA2.75 ?)
23rd The Dean 300 AA4
24th Barry's Bristol Ball Buster
31st Carmarthenshire Snapper 200
:o
March is looking busy.
2nd Kennet Valley Run 200
3rd Mad March Coasts 200 AA2
15th 200k Perm (AA2.75 ?)
23rd The Dean 300 AA4
24th Barry's Bristol Ball Buster
31st Carmarthenshire Snapper 200
:o
No Arrow? Lightweight!
Arrow? Mmm.....NO!
Arrow? Mmm.....NO!
Hmmm. I'll be keeping an eye open for a new thread about the Arrow team that Bairdy has decided to lead...
You riding the Snapper Mr H?
You riding the Snapper Mr H?
Probably not this time, in spite of its excellence. Planning a bit of a rest between the Ball Busting* and an attempt on the Hardboiled (entry in).
(*A definite possibility, even without undertaking The Dean the day before.)
Bollox - I was to ride my final month of my RRTY (single speed) but had a DNS due to an injured shoulder - last year's was aborted half way through due to a motorcycle accident. Won't be trying again >:(If it's any consolation, which it will not be, I've had two 11 month streaks before putting together a 12 month streak. It happens.
mmmmartin, that looks like a winter of tedium.Amusingly put, but I find it different each time (and I often vary the route a little bit anyway) and it's nice to see Rita and Ray in the Light Railway cafe at Hythe, they seem to recognise me now, and I do vary to "clockwise" or "anticlockwise" nature of it depending on the strength of the headind across Romney Marsh. There is very little main road bashing on it and some delightful tiny villages.
November had a terrible headwind, January had two hours of torrential rain at the start and February was so cold I could hardly think straight. March was just very tiring. And cold.Sold!
once achieved, I would never be "daft" enough to try it again.
Just the spring and summer months to go now :thumbsup::thumbsup: they're easier to ride, but harder to schedule. Enjoy.
Just the spring and summer months to go now :thumbsup::thumbsup: they're easier to ride, but harder to schedule. Enjoy.
I've a slightly worrying run on double RRtY and even a couple of months at triple RRtY - better stamp that out before it becomes too much of a run to ignore......We'll be stopping that kind of nonsense at the end of this season. Probably.
2010 :thumbsup:May I be the 1st to say 'VERY WELL DONE!' :thumbsup:
2011 :thumbsup:
2012 :'( My world ended in April
June 2012 National 400
July 2012 Cambrian 600
Aug 2012 Bog Standard 500
Sep 2012 On/Off Shore 200
Oct 2012 Silly Suffolk 200
Nov 2012 Upper Thames 200
Dec 2012 DIY 200
Jan 2013 DIY 200
Feb 2013 DIY 200
Mar 2013 Old Squit 200
Apr 2013 3 Down 300
May 2013 Lincoln 400
3 x 12 done.
I think that's 1 x gears, 1 x fixed, 1 x tandem.I've a slightly worrying run on double RRtY and even a couple of months at triple RRtY - better stamp that out before it becomes too much of a run to ignore......We'll be stopping that kind of nonsense at the end of this season. Probably.
So you can start any month, do at least a 200, and you don't need to notify anyone you're going for it?
Then when you get struck with ICBAitus???
Oh: I can't be a****?Then when you get struck with ICBAitus???
Although not required, it's sensible to tell as many people as possible that it is your goal. Then when you get struck with ICBAitus in winter, you will feel peer pressure to venture out.
I will be sure to mock you if you fail. None of this sympathetic "at least you tried" bollocks :demon:
Although not required, it's sensible to tell as many people as possible that it is your goal. Then when you get struck with ICBAitus in winter, you will feel peer pressure to venture out.
I will be sure to mock you if you fail. None of this sympathetic "at least you tried" bollocks :demon:
Subject to validation of yesterday's ride, I've made it :)
Jul 2012 Reservoir Triple 200km
Aug 2012 Two Battles Perm 200km
Sep 2012 Dambusters 200km
Oct 2012 Mr Pickwick's Autumnal Outing 200km
Nov 2012 Upper Thames 200km
Dec 2012 Two Battles Perm 200km
Jan 2013 Poor Student Perm 200km
Feb 2013 DIY Perm 200km
Mar 2013 A Mere 200 Perm 200km
Apr 2013 Two Battles 200km
May 2013 Everbody Rides to Skeggy 300km
Jun 2013 Heart of the Shires 200km
It's been a close run thing several times, with rides on 30th Jan, 28th Feb and 31st Mar - and finishing a couple of these rides with just minutes to spare.
2007 :thumbsup:
2008 :thumbsup:
2009 :thumbsup:
2010 :thumbsup:
2011 :thumbsup:
2012 :thumbsup:
01/13/1: DIY 200
01/13/2: DIY 200
02/13/1: DIY 200
02/13/2: DIY 200
03/13/1: Old Squit 200
03/13/2: When I'm 64 200
04/13/1: 3Down 300
04/13/2: Green & Yellow Fields 300
05/13/1: Dassett Dawdle 200
05/13/2: Lincoln 400
06/13/1: York/Langholm/York 600 (STV)
Just updated this because it would appear I have two running in parallel this year.
He's not alone ;)Just updated this because it would appear I have two running in parallel this year.
Nutter! :thumbsup:
He's not alone ;)Just updated this because it would appear I have two running in parallel this year.
Nutter! :thumbsup:
He's not alone ;)Just updated this because it would appear I have two running in parallel this year.
Nutter! :thumbsup:
It'd be even more impressive if he was ;)
Old men like me
Today if I had a willy I would have warmed it.
Finished my 2nd RRTY :thumbsup: :)
Of course I shouldn't count my chickens before they hatch as I've only actually ridden 2 out of the 4 but still, I'm heading the right direction.
I'm right in that an Audax counts for the day started rather than finished right?
I'm right in that an Audax counts for the day started rather than finished right?
But I'm lenient, and if you can document that 200km of a long ride takes place in July (a photocopy of your validated brevet card with suitable control times) then I can be persuaded to count it for the later month instead. But only "instead", of course, not both! LEL will be a July counter for RRTY by default. If it's to count as an August event you will need to make sure your date/time stamp on your brevet card at Kirton (1219km) is after 00:00 on 1st August.
That said, the idea that I would be so quick that I will arrive at Kirton is mildly amusing I suppose :facepalm:
That said, the idea that I would be so quick that I will arrive at Kirton is mildly amusing I suppose :facepalm:
"And now, the end is near, and so I reach the final Kirton .... and more, much more than this, RTTY way"
Couple of months to go for year 3, August will be a little tricky with work and moving house. I need to carry on training hard, but I don't have lots of time for long rides, I suspect a ride on the Ditchling Devil perm will be in order.
And yet again, I have discussed giving it up as I approach the end of another year. And yet again, I doubt I will!
Thought I had just completed my RRtY and my AAARRtY but I have another month to go ....
the misery of winter rides, causing undue stress as the month ticks into it's dying days and you've still not got a 200 inCompletely agree. My RRTY year finished yesterday with The Weald Of Kent, a cracking ride. I saved the brevet for my final ride. This winter has been horrible. Ice, wind, rain, a real test of audacity. Now I am concentrating on getting my speed up. No more 3am alarms and heading out into freezing rain and an icy headwind. Ho no.
Well done Martin.the misery of winter rides, causing undue stress as the month ticks into it's dying days and you've still not got a 200 inCompletely agree. My RRTY year finished yesterday with The Weald Of Kent, a cracking ride. .
I only started in March, and my last one (Buzzard 600) was in July. I've heard LEL will count towards RRTY, but no-one else has mentioned it, and anyway, would it be classed as a July ride if it does count? I've done nothing since. Was gonna go to Mildenhall for the weekend, but felt I should be at home.
Thanks Fungus. I didn't get any receipts during the whole of LEL. Not had the brevet card back yet either. Might have to force myself to do a diy before the end of next week, or sneak off to Mildenhall (80 miles away).
I thought the month of the start date was the one it fell into or am I wrong? Otherwise LEL could count for both July and August rrty assuming you were successful?
Oh dear. I've realised that I've done audax rides over 200km every month since April, apart from this month. Can you do a 200km ride as a GPS DIY to qualify for this? I've got tomoorrow to work out the route and next Saturday to do it if so, and who is the SE DIY organiser? I'm getting sucked in to the drug addiction...
Oh dear. I've realised that I've done audax rides over 200km every month since April, apart from this month. Can you do a 200km ride as a GPS DIY to qualify for this? I've got tomoorrow to work out the route and next Saturday to do it if so, and who is the SE DIY organiser? I'm getting sucked in to the drug addiction...
It's a hard game this Audaxing. I've just had a query from someone who was DNF on LEL, but could I count the 335km completed at Randonneur pace before the DNF. My understanding is that the answer is no. Similarly, I wouldn't count a 300km ride abandoned after only 200km. Am I being too hard here?
Mike
If the ride doesnt qualify for AUK validation, then it certainly shouldn't for any other award.
If the ride doesnt qualify for AUK validation, then it certainly shouldn't for any other award.
This.
If the ride doesnt qualify for AUK validation, then it certainly shouldn't for any other award.
Just to mention: the excellent Manotea has a big workload, and three other DIY organisers can deal with your DIY by GPS entries (their work isn't restricted to particular regions). See the AUK website, DIYs - DIY by GPS.
I've a personal involvement, but am not trying to steal riders!
Just to mention: the excellent Manotea has a big workload, and three other DIY organisers can deal with your DIY by GPS entries (their work isn't restricted to particular regions). See the AUK website, DIYs - DIY by GPS.
I've a personal involvement, but am not trying to steal riders!
Thanks
Subject to validation I'm now 2 up. I could stop if I wanted to, but I think I'll bat on for a bit. Northern Dales for Sept and then I really would like to do some riding in Wales during Oct half term. Hopefully we will return to our normal moist, mild winters instead of these snowfests of recent times!
I stopped last December. After completing my 10th RRTY. Stopping was very hard, but ultimately quite satisfying.
The fact that I've ridden a 200k audax each month in 2013 so far is purely a coincidence.
Now if Memsec did count over 10 ...
Now if Memsec did count over 10 ...
... but he doesn't.
relieved 2 days ago to complete an August 200
Month | | | Event 1 | | | Event 2 |
Dec 12 | | | Around Weald Expedition 200 | | | DIY 200 |
Jan 13 | | | DIY 200 | | | DIY 200 |
Feb 13 | | | Around Weald Expedition 200 | | | DIY 200 |
Mar 13 | | | Around Weald Expedition 200 | | | Meridian Hills 200 |
Apr 13 | | | Hard Boiled 300 | | | Valley of the Rocks 200 |
May 13 | | | Porkers 400 | | | Bryan Chapman 600 |
Jun 13 | | | Brimstone 600 | | | Pendle 600 |
Jul 13 | | | Park Rash and Swaledale 200 | | | Pennine Series 3B 300 |
Aug 13 | | | Tregaron Dragon 200 | | | Elan and Ystwyth 200 |
Sep 13 | | | Pystill Packing Momma 200 | | | Barcud Coch 200 |
Oct 13 | | | ? | | | ? |
Nov 13 | | | ? | | | ? |
hi,
After a great day out in the sunshine on Sunday (subject to validation) my 'Dorset Coast Around the Year' challenge has now 3 chillier/windier rides to go before completion...
Jan Dorset Coast 200
Feb Dorset Coast 200 x 2
Mar Dorset Coast 200 + 300 AAA DIY
April Dorset Coast 200 (calendar) + 200 DIY + Hardboiled 300
May Dorset Coast 200 + 200 AAA DIY + BCM 600
June Dorset Coast 200
July Dorset Coast 200 + LEL
Aug Dorset Coast 200
Sept Dorset Coast 200
:)
Some 12 x rides can be a drag but I agree the DC200 is a superb route. I found my 12x Gospel Pass 200 a real challenge. The winter phase was particularly trying but a wonderful triumph, especially when I resorted to either Trike or Chunkied MTB to cope with ice/snow.
I might try a fixed RRTY just for a bit of variety. I may have done that before, but it was so long ago a fresh run is called for methinks.
... waiting for a non-emergency hernia operation that will put me off the bike for a while I guess.
... waiting for a non-emergency hernia operation that will put me off the bike for a while I guess.
I love it when people make sensible decisions and quit riding when common sense takes over. Venturing out on ice, riding one-legged - what does it take to stop some people riding their bikes?
It's an interesting observation that AUK doesn't automatically recognise (through the regulations) super randonneur events (albeit they are "new" and may fizzle out, and in practical terms are difficult to organise in the UK).
Given these are presumably compliant with BRM regulations, and AUK in some loose way incorporates these (or at least the salient points of them) there is perhaps a disconnect that AUK might sensibly address.
It's an interesting observation that AUK doesn't automatically recognise (through the regulations) super randonneur events (albeit they are "new" and may fizzle out, and in practical terms are difficult to organise in the UK).
Given these are presumably compliant with BRM regulations, and AUK in some loose way incorporates these (or at least the salient points of them) there is perhaps a disconnect that AUK might sensibly address.
Super Randonnees do not comply with BRM regulations. The ACP homologates a wide variety of brevets (Tour de Corse has no time limit). The Super Randonnee is a different specific event (like an Easter Arrow) that is required for that ACP award.
It will probably be a struggle to do the 200 in 14 hours (two 2000 metre passes and countless 'littler' ones), so it may all be theoretical.
If you genuinely don't like hills then be wary of the Old Roads. I have not ridden it (so bear that in mind) but my experience of west country riding is that it is far from flat. The National 400 was billed as flat-ish and was a proper hill-fest at times - double chevron slopes galore especially in the night section. I was forced into walking the hills for large parts of the second half.
Just looked it up and a total climb of 3400 m (>11000 ft) is not to be sniffed at . The Nat 400 had that same figure quoted and it was more like 5000 m incidentally. You have been warned ;)
Question
I am about to tackle a super Randonnee - 600km with 15000m of ascent. But with a time limit of 60 hours due to the amount of climbing.
I don't think it will count for auk distance (or aaa) points as we might not recognise the acp super randonnee.
If I can prove the first 200km is ridden at Randonneur pace, will that count?
God, I hope this coming winter is easier than last.Last winter was soooooo ghastly that now I have my RRTY, and have got the cycling out of the way, I can start to enjoy myself on the bike. I intend to have a year off (ish) and maybe go for an SR next year, and work on my speed necaue I have taken to heart a comment by one Chris S that fast is better.
God, I hope this coming winter is easier than last.Last winter was soooooo ghastly that now I have my RRTY, and have got the cycling out of the way, I can start to enjoy myself on the bike. I intend to have a year off (ish) and maybe go for an SR next year, and work on my speed necaue I have taken to heart a comment by one Chris S that fast is better.
Likewise, joined Audax in March, so halfway through (did a 200 DIY on 31st August). Not audaxed this month, so gonna have to submit a DIY for Friday,as I have no time at the weekend!
(are you reading this, Mr Lovely Handsome Kind Perm Organiser?!? :) )
Oops! I forgot about that, and I still owe you. If I don't book myself on a calendar event in October, I may use it. Did a lonely 200k DIY today (not quite the same as calendars, are they?), starting about 4:45am, as I had to be home by 3.Likewise, joined Audax in March, so halfway through (did a 200 DIY on 31st August). Not audaxed this month, so gonna have to submit a DIY for Friday,as I have no time at the weekend!
You have one of my Perm cards for Banbury X 200?
October | DIY 200 | DIY 200 | DIY 200 |
November | Transporter 200 | Mr. Pickwick's Cyrch Cymru 200 | DIY 300 |
December | Monmouthshire Meander 200 | DIY 200 | DIY 200 |
January | DIY 200 | Dr Fosters Winter Warmer 200 | DIY 200 |
Febuary | DIY 200 | Malmesbury Mash 200 | DIY 200 |
March | DIY 200 | Making Hay 200 | Barry's Bristol Ball Buster 200 |
April | Hardboiled 300 | Dorset Coast 200 | Heart of England 300 |
May | Brevet Cymru 400 | Porkers 400 | Bryan Chapman Memorial 600 |
June | DIY 200 | DIY 200 | DIY 200 |
July | DIY 200 | DIY 200 | Mersey 24hr TT 700 |
August | DIY 200 | DIY 200 | DIY 200 |
September | DIY 200 | DIY 200 | DIY 200 |
Impressive stuff!
Impressive stuff!
not really, if you're sad enough these things are all quite achievable if you have the time.
Month | | | Event 1 | | | Event 2 |
Dec 12 | | | Around Weald Expedition | | | DIY |
Jan 13 | | | DIY | | | DIY |
Feb 13 | | | Around Weald Expedition | | | DIY |
Mar 13 | | | Around Weald Expedition | | | Meridian Hills |
Apr 13 | | | Hard Boiled | | | Valley of the Rocks |
May 13 | | | Porkers | | | Snow Roads |
Jun 13 | | | Dales Grimpeur | | | Pendle |
Jul 13 | | | Park Rash and Swaledale | | | Pennine Series 3B |
Aug 13 | | | Tregaron Dragon | | | Dark and White Peak |
Sep 13 | | | Barmouth Boulevard | | | Barcud Coch |
Oct 13 | | | Meridian Hills | | | Around Weald Expedition |
Nov 13 | | | ? | | | ? |
I'm cursing my bad luck ... I bottled out due to worries about potential ice/frost on minor roads
Never loose sight of the fact that the RRTY is only a bit of fun, an incentive to get you out on the bike through the winter months, and that cycling is only a hobby. You risk serious injury and inconveniencing the emergency services and your family, and even if you complete your ride you could so hate your day out in the cold that you put yourself off cycling altogether. Console yourself with the reassurance that staying in on icy days is excellent training, keeping yourself fit for a better day.
On the up side, I'm now done with audaxes for this year. I can relax for a bit and be ready to come back in January.
Nov 13 - Poynton - Holyhead 200 Perm
Dec 13 - Holyhead - Poynton 200 Perm
Blimey Lars, took your time... ;)
Planning your second now?
2012 RRTY :thumbsup:
2013 AAA RRTY :thumbsup:
Jan Dorset Coast 200
Feb Dorset Coast 200 x 2
Mar Dorset Coast 200 + 300 AAA DIY
April Dorset Coast 200 (calendar) + 200 DIY + Hardboiled 300
May Dorset Coast 200 + 200 AAA DIY + BCM 600
June Dorset Coast 200
July Dorset Coast 200 + LEL
Aug Dorset Coast 200
Sept Dorset Coast 200
Oct Dorset Coast 200
Nov Dorset Coast 200
Dec Dorset Coast 200 ... Dorset Coast Around the Year!
2007 :thumbsup:
2008 :thumbsup:
2009 :thumbsup:
2010 :thumbsup:
2011 :thumbsup:
2012 :thumbsup:
01/13/1: DIY 200
01/13/2: DIY 200
02/13/1: DIY 200
02/13/2: DIY 200
03/13/1: Old Squit 200
03/13/2: When I'm 64 200
04/13/1: 3Down 300
04/13/2: Green & Yellow Fields 300
05/13/1: Dassett Dawdle 200
05/13/2: Lincoln 400
06/13/1: York/Langholm/York 600
06/13/2: Holl & Back 600
07/13/1: Rutland 300
07/13/2: Hereward the Wake 300
08/13/1: Rough Diamond 300 (STV)
08/13/2: Not quite the Spurn Head 400
09/13/1: DIY 300
09/13/2: DIY 300
10/13/1: Silly Suffolk 200 (2x ceased here - too much CBA)
11/13/1: Nips 1 ECE 200
12/13/1: DIY 200 (STV)
Woo Hoo! Year 7 done. 84 consecutive months :thumbsup:.
Woo Hoo! Year 7 done. 84 consecutive months :thumbsup:.
Had trouble keeping up with mds101, especially towards the end.
Two years done now.
Dec: DIY 200
So how did April 2012 go?
The Dorset Coast 200, along with 55 AUKs and (this surprised me) 62 non-members. I'm not sure (as MemSec) how to react to such obvious interest in our events from non-members.The Dorset Coast is something of an annual local cycling institution, and is supported by all the local racing clubs and CTC groups... The fact that Pete allows entry on the line for both the 100 and 200 means that turnout can be quite weather dependent, and huge on fine days. But it's one of those things, once you've done it a couple of times, you don't want to miss a year.
2004 :thumbsup:
2005 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
2006 :thumbsup:
2007 :thumbsup:
2008 :thumbsup:
2009 Injury stopped play after only two months. :hand:
2010 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
2011 :thumbsup:
Jan12 Poor Student :thumbsup:
Feb12 Burford Bumble :thumbsup:
Mar12 Cheltenham Flyer :thumbsup:
Apr12 Double Dutch :thumbsup:
May 12 Chevy Chase :thumbsup:
Jun 12 Tour of the Moors :thumbsup:
Jul 12 Barbury Bash :thumbsup:
Aug 12 Over the Severn :thumbsup:
Sep 12 Up the Downs :thumbsup:
Oct 12 Barmouth Boulevard :thumbsup:
Nov 12 Cyrch Cymru :thumbsup:
Dec 12 Kings Castles etc :thumbsup:
Yet again near-perfect weather if a little chilly (what do we expect in December?). Great ride!
So that's it. RRTY number 10 complete. And entirely on calendar events this year.
I'm stopping now. Rumours that I have entered Poor Student, and am planning a group ride of Marlborough Connection in February arejust that - malicious rumoursunfortunately completely true. I just couldn't help myself ::-)
(Snipped excellently audacious stuff)
Is it possible to get off this merry-go-round?
Is it possible to get off this merry-go-round?
Don't forget to send Maggie out for her December ride too!Already done ! I did my December DIY the day after Pete's.
Dec DIY 200 done and dusted.
Dec DIY 200 done and dusted.
... and on the Results!
Dec DIY 200 done and dusted.
... and on the Results!
Excellent. Jan will be a calendar 200 and February I'll ECE a calendar 100 up to 200.
December 2013: nothing. In spite of all the easy-weather days early in the month. No good reason for not using them. Anyway, stepped off the treadmill.
And the longer it was since the last long ride, the more difficult it feels (to me, anyway) to take the decision to go. Lots of inspiring news on this thread, though!
I think rides of less than 200km have plenty of merit at this time of year anyway :)
...but pretty sure I will be off the treadmill soon with a hernia operation.
Well done I cycle on your first! And jcbike on your second!
I think I could have a go at this one - looks like a fun game ;D
The Willy Warmer yesterday makes month 11 (the Pickwick would have if I hadn't DNF'd). Can't wait for the cloth badge. Then it will be "as I've signed up for five years, do I carry on for the x5 badge?".
RRTY definitely feels like I'm cycling round a hamster wheel. I've got 2 more to reach my first RRTY then this years SR bookings will get another going up to June. It'll then be summer and I'll think, it's warm lets keep going, then it'll be autumn and I'll think may as well complete it, then it'll be PBP year. I can easily see how one RRTY leas to another.
RRtY is actually one of my prouder achievements in Audax - it is, in many ways, harder than doing an SR and can really test you, particularly over the winter months.
I think I could have a go at this one - looks like a fun game ;D
No! Never!
Do not enter. It's a trap and you will never escape. One year leads to another, then another. It never ends.
;)
Even when you think you have kicked the habit and had some time off, it will come back to bite you.
My first 12 months as an AUK member ticked over in December when I also finished my RRTY - I was relieved to have completed it....However, I've just noticed that since then I've completed the Poor Student in Jan and ECEd the Windrush Winter Warmup in Feb...
I seem to be up to 14 in a row - how do I stop? :facepalm:
No mistake - honest guv ;) :PNicely edited!
No mistake - honest guv ;) :PNicely edited!
Dare I admit I rode on Good Friday in an uncomfortable (on a bike) Neck brace? With my 19th RRTY standing on 11 completed in March, I could not bare the thought of losing all that hard Winter riding, so I settled on my Olde Folks 200 (designed for riding Trike on 1-leg (Jan-Feb 2013!)). Good Friday weather and traffic perfect for a smooth ride. So, RRTY19 duly completed!
Nothing serious, but I need an operation and will be off the bike for a month...
Is it bad that I asked for it to be after the first weekend in June so I can get my June 200 in early and have the max time to rest/recover before I need to get one in for July? :D
I’ve also just completed a second year :D
My first year of Audaxing and already 7 months into my first RRtY. Starting to worry about those winter months now!!
Rightly so. If it's a mild winter, it'll probably just be grim.
If it's a cold winter - it'll be grim and dangerous. :D
In the event of the latter situation - look for a mild interlude (will probably include flooding instead), throw a sickie (if necessary) and thrash round a strategic DIY 200, quick. Don't try and "Prove something to your mates" - just do a B-road out and back that you can bang out in 9 hours.
HTH :thumbsup:
I've done 9 months of RTTY #2 & need to squeeze in a 200 somehow this month. So far all weekends are busy with family birthdays and visitors...
the only free slot is 'sat 17th before 12noon', looks like very early start and a diy by gps blast to keep it going (whilst keeping the peace at home!) :)
I've done 9 months of RTTY #2 & need to squeeze in a 200 somehow this month. So far all weekends are busy with family birthdays and visitors...
the only free slot is 'sat 17th before 12noon', looks like very early start and a diy by gps blast to keep it going (whilst keeping the peace at home!) :)
Don't suppose you fancy a quick 200 after work one day then?
Hmm.
Turns out Ive completed at least one qualifying event Feb -> Oct 2014 and may well do a 200km ride on Saturday.
Early December might be a possibilty, light from around 8am - 4pm so could devise a route with streetlights for the first and last 10km
But not if its icy.
Month 10 of RRTY2 done - that was an exercise of misery... any more like that & I'll jump off this train...
Turned out to be a very stormy night with only about 2 hours without rain. Once I got half way my body decided it wanted to eject all food & water - then I had 100k to grovel home into a headwind. :sick:
Taking this Nov off to avoid getting stuck on the treadmill. :hand:Wise wise man.
Well done Rabbit. That was quick! Seems like only a few months ago that I first met you (on the January Sale IIRC)
And that is a nice spread of events up to 400km for your first year in Audax :-X
"not sure I'm ever going to get the hang of this climbing marlarky"::-) ;D
"not sure I'm ever going to get the hang of this climbing marlarky"::-) ;D
Well, STV that's my 2nd consecutive RRTY done.
(12/12-11/13 here (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4705.msg1592271#msg1592271))
12/13 - DIY 200
01/14 - January Sale 200
02/14 - Flapjack 100 + ECE 100
03/14 - Cheltenham Flyer 200
04/14 - Dorset Coast 200 (the best day on a bike that I can remember)
05/14 - Porkers 400
06/14 - Gospel Pass 200
07/14 - Group DIY 200
08/14 - DIY 200
09/14 - Hay in a Day 200
10/14 - DIY 200
11/14 - Cymraeg Cyrch 200
:)
Finally finished my fixed round the year.
Almost every ride1 has been a thoroughly miserable solo DIY round east anglia, and they've all taken more than 11 hours.
Thank goodness that's over.
1- the others have only been partly miserable. Except April, that was fun.
Well done indeed. "Only partly miserable"? What more do you want?Finally finished my fixed round the year.
Almost every ride1 has been a thoroughly miserable solo DIY round east anglia, and they've all taken more than 11 hours.
Thank goodness that's over.
1- the others have only been partly miserable. Except April, that was fun.
Well done!
Finally finished my fixed round the year.
Almost every ride1 has been a thoroughly miserable solo DIY round east anglia, and they've all taken more than 11 hours.
Thank goodness that's over.
1- the others have only been partly miserable. Except April, that was fun.
Finally finished my fixed round the year.
Almost every ride1 has been a thoroughly miserable solo DIY round east anglia, and they've all taken more than 11 hours.
Thank goodness that's over.
1- the others have only been partly miserable. Except April, that was fun.
You've inspired me to start my third RRtY.
:thumbsup: indeed!hopefully this Sat will also make a double & 10 :) (although there doesn't seem to be a special podium for 10 years now :-\)
Just mashed up this seasons attempt with a failed DIY in November. I completed the ride, but noted this was on 1 Dec, d'oh!
2006 :thumbsup:
2007 :thumbsup:
2008 :thumbsup:
2009 :'( crashed and burned after 10 months
2010 :thumbsup:
2011 X5 :thumbsup:
2012 :thumbsup:
2013 double :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
2014 double x 10 :thumbsup:
18.1.14 Meridian Hills perm 200
15.2.14 Mad Jacks John Seviour Memorial ECE 200
8.3.14 Lasham Loop ECE 200
5.4.14 Meridian Hills perm 200
10.5.14 Meridian Hills perm 200
14.6.14 Meridian Hills perm 200
3.7.14 Meridian Hills calendar 200
3.8.14 Meridian Hills perm 200
7.9.14 Meridian Hills perm 200
4.10.14 The AAAnfractuous 200
1.11.14 Upper Thames 200
2.12.14 Vuelta de Tenerife DIY 200
13.12.14 Weald of Kent 200 perm
Go for a 10x badge Martin. Well done. Must order my 2nd!
2.12.14 Vuelta de Tenerife DIY 200:o
Two years done now.
2012
Jan: Poor Student 200
Feb: DIY 200
Mar: The Dean 300
Apr: Dorset Coast 200
May: Bryan Chapman 600
Jun: National 400
Jul: Summer Saunter to Wantage 200
Aug: West Bay & Back 200
Sep: Le Tour de Didling ECE'd to 200
Oct: Wylie & Ebble Valley200
Nov: The Triple H ECE'd to 200
Dec: DIY 200
2013
Jan: Poor Student 200
Feb: DIY 200
Mar: Kennet Valley Run 200
Apr: Heart of England 300
May: Bryan Chapman 600
Jun: National 400
July: DIY 200
Aug: LEL 1400
Sep: Wylie & Ebble Valley 200
Oct: Less Anfractuous 200
Nov: Upper Thames 200
Dec: DIY 200
2.12.14 Vuelta de Tenerife DIY 200:o
Would be very interested in reading about that in Arrivee Martin
Go for a 10x badge Martin. Well done. Must order my 2nd!
Go for a 10x badge Martin. Well done. Must order my 2nd!
While you are the only double Ultra RRTY so far Steve, I can't help thinking that a certain somebody could overtake you during 2015. Of course, he probably won't be registering every single day as an Audax ride, but 445 people know how challenging it is to do a single RRTY, so imagine 28 in one year (it could have been 29 if he'd picked a leap year).
2013 :thumbsup:
2014 :thumbsup:
Night 200 on 31st jan - that's 2 months of RRTY#3 :)
Sadly, very sadly, 7 months into RRTY #3, on January 31st ... I started RRTY #4 :facepalm: When will it ever end?! ... Probably December ;)
24 January — DIY 200 — RRTY #3 month 7
31 January — Horses for Courses 200 perm (http://aukweb.net/perms/detail/TD05/) — RRTY #4 month 1
Now I just need to keep the momentum going to PBP and beyond.
... Now you are committed to 2/mth? ...
That's a conversation I've never had with Mrs Manotea!
I have only been an Audax member for a little over Seventeen months and completed my first RRTY unaware that there was such a thing. After it was pointed out to me I thought it was an excellent way to keep my focus up throughout the year, I’ve now got two on the board and the target is to reach ten within the next twenty four months.Wow! This was nearly 12 months ago.
Looks like I’m hooked too.
As of Wednesday 18th Feb my First RRtY is complete and now confirmed on the site..... ;D Considering it will be September before I really need to make a choice on the second on I have a feeling I might just carry on.
The RRtY has been a massive contributor to keeping my fitness through the winter and boosting my miles in the early new year. Thanks to all those who have ridden with me and given words of encouragement when I've been a bit...meh!
not bad at all! :)
:hand: :hand: :hand:
My first RRTY done, first SR in the process and all on the back of my first Randonneur, my first Audax season. I'm clearly hooked!
Looking through this I feel I need help, started 2004; not missed a month yet.
Well that's it, 27 months in a row but April is over and I'm off the roundabout.
Not sure what may will bring... :/
Wiggo day saw me complete 12yrs Consecutive
At 57.2634° N is this both the most northerly RRtY achieved on a recumbent in UK and the most futile and pretentious claim? :facepalm:
Wiggo day saw me complete 12yrs Consecutive
Snap.
Finishing the 9 Counties 600 brought the completion of my 12th consecutive year of RRTY. I was thinking of taking a break but if 3speaker is carrying on I'd better keep him company.
Tony
1st day of Sep; good (enough) weather forecast and a first 200 after PBP. I needed the 11 days recovery with heavy dose of iron tabs to restore red blood levels. My Cotswolds and Thames 200 perm saw the completion of RRTY No 22.
RRTY is a one-off, never to be repeated, experience.
I'm four rides away from completing my first. My wife still thinks RRTY is a one-off, never to be repeated, experience. I haven't worked out yet how to tell her that I intend this to be one of many, although I doubt that I've enough cycling years ahead of me to get anywhere near 22. Now that is impressive.The 22 aren't all consecutive, some are overlapping.
The 22 aren't all consecutive, some are overlapping.
So you just have to ride more than 1 every month. Easy.
4th year of consecutive RRTY completed :thumbsup:
DIY 200 - 31 Oct
Dinner Dart 200 - 15 Nov
Kings, Castles, Priests 200 - 07 Dec
Jan Sale 200 - 04 Jan
DIY 200 - 28 Feb
Barrys Bristol Ball Buster 200km - 30 Mar
Easter Arrow 400 - 22 Apr
Bryan Chapman 600km - 17 May
DIY 200 - 14 June
DIY 200 - 12 Jul
DIY 200 - 30 Aug (Or HBKH 1500km - 9th Aug if validated)
Border Castles Randonnee 200km - 13 Sep
A few tight ones riding the last day of the month to keep it going :facepalm:
Roll on no. 5...
What is also fun within this is to repeat a route on a monthly basis or on a cycle type. Have done a MTB series, trike series, my Gospel Pass 200 (P and Cal), Thames & Avon 200 Perm; later this month I should complete an RRTY on my Cotswolds & Mendips Grimpeur 200 Perm.Done!
My first one, too:
Sep 2014 - Mr Pickwick goes to Hay 200
October 2014 - Droitwich - Lechlade 200
November 2014 - DIY by GPS
December 2014 - Bucks Winter Warmer
January 2015 - Chalfont Willy Warmer
February 2015 - Daytrip to Wochma
March 2015 - Olde Folks Perm from Cheltenham
April 2015 - Carmarthenshire Snapper
May 2015 - New Forest Excursion
June 2015 - DIY by GPS
July 2015 - DIY by GPS
August 2015 - Mr Pickwick's Summer Meander
Really pleased with that - seemed unacheivable at the beginning, and just like any long ride, the enjoyment is all in looking back at it.
SR next year, hopefully
I think this could get quite addictive.
I think this could get quite addictive.
Wait until you're 10 months in before you say that* ;D
* so says I after 37 months straight, and I'm a veritable lightweight at this game ...
I think this could get quite addictive.
Wait until you're 10 months in before you say that* ;D
One more to go for 2x RRtY...
03 Jan - The Poor Student
07 Feb - Sam Weller's day trip to Wochma
22 Mar - EWE Baaa (permanent)
12 Apr - The Harlequin Hack (ECEd to 200km)
16 May - DIY Perm
27 Jun - Rural South (my first 300km event)
31 Jul - Marlborough Connection (permanent)
23 Aug - Old Roads and Drove Roads
6th Sep - DIY Perm
18th Oct - A Taste of the Test (permanent)
7th Nov - Upper Thames
Really struggling for the last one though. I'd really like to do a calendar event to finish on but my father-in-law's 80th birthday bash on 5th December means my normal South of Bucks Winter Warmer is out of the question. Can't do the Winter Solstice ride on the 20th now. Which only leaves "A Brevet upon St Lucy's Eve" on 12th Dec although the route doesn't fill me with huge enthusiasm or "Santa Special" on 20th Dec but Colchester is a pig to get to for me even when it isn't the weekend before Christmas! Might just have to do a perm or DIY.
One more to go for 2x RRtY...
03 Jan - The Poor Student
07 Feb - Sam Weller's day trip to Wochma
22 Mar - EWE Baaa (permanent)
12 Apr - The Harlequin Hack (ECEd to 200km)
16 May - DIY Perm
27 Jun - Rural South (my first 300km event)
31 Jul - Marlborough Connection (permanent)
23 Aug - Old Roads and Drove Roads
6th Sep - DIY Perm
18th Oct - A Taste of the Test (permanent)
7th Nov - Upper Thames
Really struggling for the last one though. I'd really like to do a calendar event to finish on but my father-in-law's 80th birthday bash on 5th December means my normal South of Bucks Winter Warmer is out of the question. Can't do the Winter Solstice ride on the 20th now. Which only leaves "A Brevet upon St Lucy's Eve" on 12th Dec although the route doesn't fill me with huge enthusiasm or "Santa Special" on 20th Dec but Colchester is a pig to get to for me even when it isn't the weekend before Christmas! Might just have to do a perm or DIY.
Don't know where you are based but looking at that list of rides, I'd guess that my new "Round the Plain" http://www.aukweb.net/perms/detail/PL01/ (http://www.aukweb.net/perms/detail/PL01/) might be reasonably accessible - you can start anywhere around the circuit..[/shameless plug]
One more to go for 2x RRtY...
Really struggling for the last one though. I'd really like to do a calendar event to finish on but my father-in-law's 80th birthday bash on 5th December means my normal South of Bucks Winter Warmer is out of the question. Can't do the Winter Solstice ride on the 20th now. Which only leaves "A Brevet upon St Lucy's Eve" on 12th Dec although the route doesn't fill me with huge enthusiasm or "Santa Special" on 20th Dec but Colchester is a pig to get to for me even when it isn't the weekend before Christmas! Might just have to do a perm or DIY.
Don't know where you are based but looking at that list of rides, I'd guess that my new "Round the Plain" http://www.aukweb.net/perms/detail/PL01/ (http://www.aukweb.net/perms/detail/PL01/) might be reasonably accessible - you can start anywhere around the circuit..[/shameless plug]
That looks perfect. I'm in south Oxfordshire so even the start location is easily accessible for me. Cheers :thumbsup:
Just do what you find enjoyable. I ran six concurrently last year and started to feel like a hamster on a wheel.
Just do what you find enjoyable. I ran six concurrently last year and started to feel like a hamster on a wheel.
For me, the challenge is also about the time element, so I do not contemplate having concurrent series running. There can be only 1 qualifying ride in a month. So a RRATY X 5 can take 60 months or longer, and a X 10 will take 120 months or longer.
I re-iterate that this is just my particular take on the challenge.
Just do what you find enjoyable. I ran six concurrently last year and started to feel like a hamster on a wheel.
For me, the challenge is also about the time element, so I do not contemplate having concurrent series running. There can be only 1 qualifying ride in a month. So a RRATY X 5 can take 60 months or longer, and a X 10 will take 120 months or longer.
I re-iterate that this is just my particular take on the challenge.
I understand your take on this and find it admirable but alas I’m wired slightly differently.
The trouble for me would be that I wouldn’t find riding just one a month a challenge and I would be consumed with boredom a long time before I reached ten years, in all probability before I reached five.
I've been keeping two RRTYs going lately and just done my November ones riding to the AUK Reunion and back in windy conditions.
With work and family commitments and not needing to commute, I have trouble squeezing in any more winter cycling at all and find that riding 2 x 200km rides each month is just enough to keep up a reasonable level of fitness through the winter. Without the RRTY I probably wouldn't have the self discipline to make the effort and would struggle to complete my first 200km of the year in March or April after 5 months off. I used to be able to get away with that when I was younger, but now it's easier and less painful to keep going.
23 Aug 2015 | Old Roads and Drove Roads | 200 |
29 Sep 2015 | Poor Student Perm (anti-clockwise) | 200 |
03 Oct 2015 | The Less Anfractuous | 200 |
21 Nov 2015 | DIYxGPS (based on the Upper Thames route) | 200 |
I cracked it, my first RRtY:Nice one :thumbsup:
Jan 3rd - Poor Student 200
Feb 18th - Sarencen A 200. (Perm)
March 28th - The Dean 300
April 3rd - Marlborough Connection 200 (perm)
May 9th - Severn Across 400/ May 30th Windsor Chester Windsor 600
June 13th - Gospel pass 200
July 11th - Rough diamond 300
August 15th- Crych Cymru 200 ((Perm)
September 6th - Kings Castles Preists & Churches 200 (Perm)
October 3rd - Gower Getter 200
November 7th - Upper Thames 200
December 5th - South Bucks Winter Warmer 200
Wooooo!
Arthur :smug:
I cracked it, my first RRtY:
Jan 3rd - Poor Student 200
Feb 18th - Sarencen A 200. (Perm)
March 28th - The Dean 300
April 3rd - Marlborough Connection 200 (perm)
May 9th - Severn Across 400/ May 30th Windsor Chester Windsor 600
June 13th - Gospel pass 200
July 11th - Rough diamond 300
August 15th- Crych Cymru 200 ((Perm)
September 6th - Kings Castles Preists & Churches 200 (Perm)
October 3rd - Gower Getter 200
November 7th - Upper Thames 200
December 5th - South Bucks Winter Warmer 200
Wooooo!
Arthur :smug:
March 2012 - February 2013 :thumbsup:
January 2013 - December 2013 :thumbsup:
March 2013 - February 2014 :thumbsup:
January 2014 - December 2014 :thumbsup:
March 2014 - February 2015 :thumbsup:
5 x RRTY :)
Keeping going for now ::-)
I cracked it, my first RRtY:
Jan 3rd - Poor Student 200
Feb 18th - Sarencen A 200. (Perm)
March 28th - The Dean 300
April 3rd - Marlborough Connection 200 (perm)
May 9th - Severn Across 400/ May 30th Windsor Chester Windsor 600
June 13th - Gospel pass 200
July 11th - Rough diamond 300
August 15th- Crych Cymru 200 ((Perm)
September 6th - Kings Castles Preists & Churches 200 (Perm)
October 3rd - Gower Getter 200
November 7th - Upper Thames 200
December 5th - South Bucks Winter Warmer 200
Wooooo!
Arthur :smug:
2012
Jan: Poor Student 200
Feb: DIY 200
Mar: The Dean 300
Apr: Dorset Coast 200
May: Bryan Chapman 600
Jun: National 400
Jul: Summer Saunter to Wantage 200
Aug: West Bay & Back 200
Sep: Le Tour de Didling ECE'd to 200
Oct: Wylie & Ebble Valley200
Nov: The Triple H ECE'd to 200
Dec: DIY 200
2013
Jan: Poor Student 200
Feb: DIY 200
Mar: Kennet Valley Run 200
Apr: Heart of England 300
May: Bryan Chapman 600
Jun: National 400
July: DIY 200
Aug: LEL 1400
Sep: Wylie & Ebble Valley 200
Oct: Less Anfractuous 200
Nov: Upper Thames 200
Dec: DIY 200
2014
Jan: Mr Pickwick's January sale
Feb: DIY 200
Mar: The Dean
Apr: Yr Elenydd
May: Brevet Cymru
Jun: DIY 200
Jul: Hungerford Hurrah
Aug: DIY 200
Sep: New Forest On & Off Shore
Oct: The AAAnfractuous
Nov: DIY 200
Dec: DIY 200
Now, what to ride in January? ::-)
Now, what to ride in January? ::-)
Hopey New Year is a cracker on fixed. Just sayin'...
Now, what to ride in January? ::-)
Hopey New Year is a cracker on fixed. Just sayin'...
Unfortunately it's on my birthday, so I'm pretty sure I won't be allowed out. And I have a feeling I'd have to gear down a bit — "Unless you are sure you can finish in daylight (and that's unlikely for mortals)" — from a 9am start that puts it at more than 7 hours, which suggests this is a hard 100, let alone on fixed! :o
That doesn't mean I'm not tempted though :facepalm: :thumbsup:
Now, what to ride in January? ::-)
Hopey New Year is a cracker on fixed. Just sayin'...
Unfortunately it's on my birthday, so I'm pretty sure I won't be allowed out. And I have a feeling I'd have to gear down a bit — "Unless you are sure you can finish in daylight (and that's unlikely for mortals)" — from a 9am start that puts it at more than 7 hours, which suggests this is a hard 100, let alone on fixed! :o
That doesn't mean I'm not tempted though :facepalm: :thumbsup:
If it's your birthday, surely you can do what you like that day.
my email got to the right place etc!
I have only been an Audax member for a little over Seventeen months and completed my first RRTY unaware that there was such a thing. After it was pointed out to me I thought it was an excellent way to keep my focus up throughout the year, I’ve now got two on the board and the target is to reach ten within the next twenty four months.Hard to believe that that was nearly two years ago. I've got there now and got my Ultra RRTY. :)
Looks like I’m hooked too.
Now, what to ride in January? ::-)
Hopey New Year is a cracker on fixed. Just sayin'...
Unfortunately it's on my birthday, so I'm pretty sure I won't be allowed out. And I have a feeling I'd have to gear down a bit — "Unless you are sure you can finish in daylight (and that's unlikely for mortals)" — from a 9am start that puts it at more than 7 hours, which suggests this is a hard 100, let alone on fixed! :o
That doesn't mean I'm not tempted though :facepalm: :thumbsup:
If it's your birthday, surely you can do what you like that day.
Chkl — that's not quite how it works down here ::-)
For those of you who don't use (or have access to) the AUK Forum (http://forum.audax.uk/index.php?topic=974.msg8991#msg8991), you might be interested to know that we now have a new RRTY administrator. A big hand for bhoot (TRTYx2) please.
Send your claims to rrty@audax.uk
Do French audaxes count?
Do French audaxes count?
Probably not. It's an AUK award, so we look at rides listed at the AUK Individual Rides List (http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/this/listride/). It is sometimes possible to persuade the Recorder (recorder@audax.uk) to include some overseas rides on your Rides List. He will probably need
- a scanned copy (or photocopy in mail) of the homologated brevet card
- a link to the organiser’s online results page (or national organisation’s results page) which shows at least date of event and ACP homologation number for each rider.
I've used French events. Lots of people used one in August last year. The recorder has always been very quick to respond to requests to include things (http://www.aukweb.net/results/archive/2015/listevent/?Ride=OS400) like this (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=90550.0)in my results.Do French audaxes count?
Probably not. It's an AUK award, so we look at rides listed at the AUK Individual Rides List (http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/this/listride/). It is sometimes possible to persuade the Recorder (recorder@audax.uk) to include some overseas rides on your Rides List. He will probably need
- a scanned copy (or photocopy in mail) of the homologated brevet card
- a link to the organiser’s online results page (or national organisation’s results page) which shows at least date of event and ACP homologation number for each rider.
Do French audaxes count?
Probably not. It's an AUK award, so we look at rides listed at the AUK Individual Rides List (http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/this/listride/). It issometimesusually possible to persuade the Recorder (recorder@audax.uk) to include some overseas rides on your Rides List. He will probably need
either
- a scanned copy (or photocopy in mail) of the homologated brevet card
or
- a link to the organiser’s online results page (or national organisation’s results page) which shows at least date of event and ACP homologation number for each rider.
After stepping off in 2015, I seem to be back on for #3 :thumbsup:
/ :facepalm:
Oct - DIY300
Nov - Upper Thames ECEd to 300
Dec - DIY200 (decided 300rty was not happening)
Next is Jan, I'm booked onto the poor student...
March 2012 - February 2013 :thumbsup:
January 2013 - December 2013 :thumbsup:
March 2013 - February 2014 :thumbsup:
January 2014 - December 2014 :thumbsup:
March 2014 - February 2015 :thumbsup:
5 x RRTY :)
Just finished another one to take my total to 6 :thumbsup:
January 200 DIY
February 200 Sam Weller's day trip to Wochma
March 200 Mr. Pickwick's March Madness
April 300 Helfa Cymraeg Benjamin Allen
May 400 Brevet Cymru
June 200 DIY
July 600 Mersey Roads 24 Hour TT
August 1200 PBP
September 200 East Midlands Forests
October 200 Autumn Day Out 150 ECE to 200
November 200 DIY to AUK Reunion
December 200 DIY
Looks like I've screwed up :(
Whilst I rode on 31st Jan - just to keep RRTY alive. I didn't send my GPX file off for validation (could have sworn I did but it was still in drafts). It's with the DIY org for consideration but I'd understand if he told me to bugger off.
FFS :facepalm:
Looks like I've screwed up :(
Whilst I rode on 31st Jan - just to keep RRTY alive. I didn't send my GPX file off for validation (could have sworn I did but it was still in drafts). It's with the DIY org for consideration but I'd understand if he told me to bugger off.
FFS :facepalm:
Woohoo - it's validated :)
Better get my Feb ride planned in :thumbsup:
Woohoo - it's validated :):thumbsup:
Woohoo - it's validated :):thumbsup:
Have to say, of all the organisations/clubs i've ever joined, AUK is the best: the work and helpfulness of the volunteers is amazing.
My first year of Audaxing and now I've have completed an RRTY using practically all calendar events.
Not something that I will have to worry about till 2017. My only shot at a February 200 ended up on a train after 140km of headwind (with another 80km of the same still to do) and quite a bit of rain. 11 months done, 1 not; such is life.
I've finally completed this PITA.
Four years now here in Finland in a row. This winter was warm but wet. A lot of slush and mud. March 200k last Saturday with summer road bike a month earlier than normal. Temp from -7C to +6C March 200k (http://www.sports-tracker.com/workout/stantheman/5504710de4b04cecece3d247)
It's April, that means RRTY#3, attempt 2 has failed. Will probably focus on YCC rides instead for a while ::-)
first proper roadie ride back after getting the all clear from the consultant Monday ... after the early morning snow. Feeling pretty pleased with myself right now :smug:
first proper roadie ride back after getting the all clear from the consultant Monday ... after the early morning snow. Feeling pretty pleased with myself right now :smug:
You went out in the snow for a first ride back? Golly! (I couldn't find an emoticon for that)
I'm ten months into my first RRtY... Keeping fingers crossed for May and June.
Does anyone know where I could get one of the old style RRtY patches?
I'm ten months into my first RRtY... Keeping fingers crossed for May and June.
Does anyone know where I could get one of the old style RRtY patches?
May was brilliant, we rode a repeat of the Chevy Chase.
June... if my ECE gets validated then I've just completed my first RRtY. Woooo! :)
I'm ten months into my first RRtY... Keeping fingers crossed for May and June.
Does anyone know where I could get one of the old style RRtY patches?
May was brilliant, we rode a repeat of the Chevy Chase.
June... if my ECE gets validated then I've just completed my first RRtY. Woooo! :)
it just has been; well done! :thumbsup:
Yesterday evening I mailed my application, after two failed attempts the third time was lucky.And I can confirm that I have received it :)
Yesterday evening I mailed my application, after two failed attempts the third time was lucky.And I can confirm that I have received it :)
I did a batch recently so it might be a week or so before I validate yours - it's much more efficient for me to wait until I have a few claims and do them all together*. But be assured I will get to it soon.
*Another excuse to cover me going out to ride my bike instead of sitting at my PC!
My run of consecutive rides of 200k and over which started in July 2003 came to an end in July this year. I rashly aimed to ride the
Highland, Glens and West Coast as my event for the month. I bailed out at 1027k after two punctures scuppered my chances of catching the last ferry giving me a realistic go at finishing in time. I rewarded myself with two months of minimal cycling. Next month I'll be back!
... now with the AAA man for his expert consideration. Brilliant riding after the troubles of a couple of weeks ago!
I am sick to the back teeth of Cambridge/Cambridgshire/Fens and I have to go out there twice more soon as there the Autumnal 200 coming up! Which areas do YOU dread when realising your options of fitting in a minimum 200km to keep it going?
Joined AUK October 2015:
RRtY x 1 and an SR. Right, what's next!!
Joined AUK October 2015:
RRtY x 1 and an SR. Right, what's next!!
Well done on a first; always an important mile(kilo)stone. Just keep at it. Try to mix Cals with Perms to enjoy both the sociable and lonely scenes. Plenty of Challenges out there: Multiple SRs, RRTYs, Brevets. I am nearly at the end of my 35th year since I started with AUK. Just a few memorables to savour and every year brings a new challenge (1000points this year! (achieved)).
Joined AUK October 2015:
RRtY x 1 and an SR. Right, what's next!!
Well done on a first; always an important mile(kilo)stone. Just keep at it. Try to mix Cals with Perms to enjoy both the sociable and lonely scenes. Plenty of Challenges out there: Multiple SRs, RRTYs, Brevets. I am nearly at the end of my 35th year since I started with AUK. Just a few memorables to savour and every year brings a new challenge (1000points this year! (achieved)).
Wow, 1000 points is a phenomenal achievement! I should be on for 47 this year, clearly, I need to try much harder next year ;) ;)
That is over 35 years (obviously?). Managed 100+ once (to take Trike Record) and regular 50+ (a sensible target?). For the winter, I have RRTYs 24 & 25 active.
2006 :thumbsup:
2007 :thumbsup:
2008 :thumbsup:
2009 :'( crashed and burned after 10 months
2010 :thumbsup:
2011 X5 :thumbsup:
2012 :thumbsup:
2013 double :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
2014 double x10 :thumbsup:
2015 double x12 also GdS Platinum (10 years) :thumbsup:
19.3.16 Le Bois Ocaud de Printemps 100 + 100 ECE / 25.3.2016 Double Dutch 200
9.4.16 The Shark 200 / 20.4.16 Double Deutsch DIY 200
8.5.16 New Forest Excursion 200 / 21.5.16 D2DR ECE 200
4.6.16 Meridian Hills perm 200 / 19.6.16 Fairies Half Flat 200
1.7.16 Meridian Hills perm 200 / 9.7.16 Mendip Transmitter ECE 200
6.8.16 Elan and Ystwyth 200 / 21.8.16 Tour of the Hills ECE 200
4.9.16 New Forest On and Off Shore 200 / 11.4.16 Rowlands RAAAmble 200
8.10.16 Mid Sussex Hillier 100+ECE 100
First one done :)
...
Might be able to upgrade to an SR depending on validation of a Sept 600k. Taking October off, hoping to start RRTY No.2 in November.
Done with Around Weald Expedition. I have gone off completing a 2nd RRTY cos it just so tiring trying to plan my life round each month hah! Enjoyed it though but I am going back to just randomly picking out a good one once in a while. I have to say, AWE HAS to be the hardest 200km audax route in South East. It was insane how often I faced a hill every few yards! Billy Weir is the PERM organiser. Even though I paid £2.50 and everything. I have not heard a dickie bird about a brevet. I have all the receipts needed. What do I do now?
Done with Around Weald Expedition. I have gone off completing a 2nd RRTY cos it just so tiring trying to plan my life round each month hah! Enjoyed it though but I am going back to just randomly picking out a good one once in a while. I have to say, AWE HAS to be the hardest 200km audax route in South East. It was insane how often I faced a hill every few yards! Billy Weir is the PERM organiser. Even though I paid £2.50 and everything. I have not heard a dickie bird about a brevet. I have all the receipts needed. What do I do now?
Email me, as I may have overlooked sending out your brevet card (I brought some in to work today with an intention of sending out to the three members I'm aware of at lunchtime - their initials are AP, SJP, or SD and if you are one of them then you'll get a card in the post later this week)
Billy.
I have to say, AWE HAS to be the hardest 200km audax route in South East. It was insane how often I faced a hill every few yards!
Hey.
Don't let my ride put you off your RRTY, as it was designed to be particularly challenging (and so has a reasonably high DNF rate for those attempting it without understanding how relentless it is - so getting round at the first time of asking is an achievement in itself).
Hey.
Don't let my ride put you off your RRTY, as it was designed to be particularly challenging (and so has a reasonably high DNF rate for those attempting it without understanding how relentless it is - so getting round at the first time of asking is an achievement in itself).
There are easier 200s in the area, such as the Man of Kent 200, that might keep the flame alive.
Nov 16 - DIY 200 (Half Dinner Dart & retrace) - STV
EDIT 2 : How do I submit my 12 rides for RRTY recognition?You send an email to me at rrty@audax.uk with your membership number (and real name :)) and I will check your record. If everything is OK you get your name added to the roll of honour and your name in Arrivee. But be warned - I tend to do the validations in batches as it's more efficient, so you may have to wait a couple of weeks before you hear back from me.
Couldn't face the full 12 DC's aye Andy Pandy?
Couldn't face the full 12 DC's aye Andy Pandy?
Got my priorities all wrong this year: only nine times round the Dorset Coast ...What was I thinking? :)
2012
Jan: Poor Student 200
Feb: DIY 200
Mar: The Dean 300
Apr: Dorset Coast 200
May: Bryan Chapman 600
Jun: National 400
Jul: Summer Saunter to Wantage 200
Aug: West Bay & Back 200
Sep: Le Tour de Didling ECE'd to 200
Oct: Wylie & Ebble Valley200
Nov: The Triple H ECE'd to 200
Dec: DIY 200
2013
Jan: Poor Student 200
Feb: DIY 200
Mar: Kennet Valley Run 200
Apr: Heart of England 300
May: Bryan Chapman 600
Jun: National 400
July: DIY 200
Aug: LEL 1400
Sep: Wylie & Ebble Valley 200
Oct: Less Anfractuous 200
Nov: Upper Thames 200
Dec: DIY 200
2014
Jan: Mr Pickwick's January sale
Feb: DIY 200
Mar: The Dean
Apr: Yr Elenydd
May: Brevet Cymru
Jun: DIY 200
Jul: Hungerford Hurrah
Aug: DIY 200
Sep: New Forest On & Off Shore
Oct: The AAAnfractuous
Nov: DIY 200
Dec: DIY 200
2015
Jan: Poor Student
Feb: A winter (head)wind up to Wantage
Mar: DIY 200
Apr: 3 Down
May: Bryan Chapman
Jun: A Pair of Kirtons
Jul: DIY 200
Aug: Paris-Brest-Paris
Sep: DIY 200
Oct: DIY 200
Nov: Upper Thames
Dec: Round The Plain (Perm) 200
took a tumble on the folder last night now got a radial head # (FOOSH google it) so I'm out for 6 weeks :-(
luckily I've bagged Decemeber's 200 and also an AAA so Willy Warmer / Madeira DIY are my January last chance saloon....
(if only I could write as well as I can type left handed!)
EDIT 2 : How do I submit my 12 rides for RRTY recognition?You send an email to me at rrty@audax.uk with your membership number (and real name :)) and I will check your record. If everything is OK you get your name added to the roll of honour and your name in Arrivee. But be warned - I tend to do the validations in batches as it's more efficient, so you may have to wait a couple of weeks before you hear back from me.
Posting here might work but there is a better way: http://www.aukweb.net/results/other/rrtyclaim/#claimYes, please do send a mail to me at rrty@audax.uk with your membership number and name (I know just the number should be sufficient but it helps me to just cross check it in case of an incorrect number being given). It's easy for me to work out which claims I have processed and which are outstanding as I have a "system" for filing the mails. It is also useful if you can tell me what your starting/finishing month is but I don't need a full list of rides as I get that from the AUK site.
And to everyone - if you have finished a series in December (or before but haven't already claimed) please do send your claim in asap as I will be finalising the annual list very soonJust realised this might sound as if there is a time limit for claims! That is not the case, you can claim later in January, or anytime in 2017, but you won't get your name in the February Arrivee - what greater incentive could you need......
And to everyone - if you have finished a series in December (or before but haven't already claimed) please do send your claim in asap as I will be finalising the annual list very soonJust realised this might sound as if there is a time limit for claims! That is not the case, you can claim later in January, or anytime in 2017, but you won't get your name in the February Arrivee - what greater incentive could you need......
Me too. DIY 200s Dec 31st 2014, Dec 30th 2015, this season Oct 31st, Nov 30th. Might do Dec next week so it's not hanging over me towards the New Year again.Got Dec's done on 22nd. Not done Jan yet (opted for 55 mile club ride today instead of a DIY (missed out on Poor Student). Been pointed out to me I did two rides last Feb, so if I get two in this month, one will finidh year 4, and the other will start year 5. Tidy, and takes me nicely to the end of my first 5 year membership!
Today's ride was grim. This RRtY stuff isn't glamorous.
Out of interest, I see that LEL straddles two months. Could the first 200km be attributed to July and the final 200km to August? :-\
Today's ride was grim. This RRtY stuff isn't glamorous.
Today's ride was grim. This RRtY stuff isn't glamorous.
Sunday was much better, riding the Goodbye Christmas Pudding as an ECE. Couldn't you have thrown a "sicky" from your day job? Oh no, I've just realised your boss can't be hoodwinked.
Out of interest, I see that LEL straddles two months. Could the first 200km be attributed to July and the final 200km to August? :-\
Hello all would be RRtY and LEL'ers....
I have been asked whether LEL 2017 can be counted as an August ride for RRtY purposes, given that all normal mortals will ride at least 200km of it that month.
The answer is that by default it will count as a July ride based on the start date. You can count it for August instead but you will need to tell me that when you make your claim. Normal "long ride" rules apply so you can't count it for both :)
I hope that helps you all with your forward planning.
Stop now you fools , i am on year 13 without a break it is mad ;D
Good decision compared to risking your health.
What a great run. Hope your next attempt at a complete decade of RRTY goes smoothly!
Good decision compared to risking your health.
What a great run. Hope your next attempt at a complete decade of RRTY goes smoothly!
Bloody hell .. I would be 85 !!
Sad to report .. the combination of a dreadful chest infection for all the time since I got back from USA , combined with the LEL financial work .. meant that today was the only possible day for a 200.
I thought about it hard .during the night ... . as i am still not fully recovered and decided that the risk to my health of 10/11 hours out in the cold damp weather was not worth it.
SO STOPPED AT 118 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS
Is there a rrtd award? or is this just masochism?
(randoneur round the decade)
Rrty 3 is over - ice made us think twice!
Is there a rrtd award? or is this just masochism?
(randoneur round the decade)
Four years now here in Finland in a row. This winter was warm but wet. A lot of slush and mud. March 200k last Saturday with summer road bike a month earlier than normal. Temp from -7C to +6C March 200k (http://www.sports-tracker.com/workout/stantheman/5504710de4b04cecece3d247)
Five years now. All in Central Finland. Not so cold winters anymore only -11C during January Ride. When I started (4-5 years ago) it was sometimes minus 20 Celsisus ;D Yet its takes almost maximum time 13,5h to ride 200k during winter months. Very hard and heavy. Still riding with my winter bike and studded winter tires.
Six years now.
Six years now.The weather is the Crux to success in this game. Southern UK Winters are pretty tolerable with dark the main challenge together with the condition of the roads. My ‘worst’ (but I went deliberately!) ride was a Nov traverse of the Gospel Pass 532m in S Wales where the icy descent to Hay took an hour, where my summer record is 12 mins! And I was using Trike with heavy tyres. The following month (Dec) the GP was on MTB (chunky tyres) where I took to the frozen grass to aid descent on icy roads. I did manage a 13ride RRTY (baker’s dozen) 12mth RRTY for the Gospel Pass (12 x 200km + 1 x 600km). I also resorted to wearing my mountaineering Winter gear too.Four years now here in Finland in a row. This winter was warm but wet. A lot of slush and mud. March 200k last Saturday with summer road bike a month earlier than normal. Temp from -7C to +6C March 200k (http://www.sports-tracker.com/workout/stantheman/5504710de4b04cecece3d247)
Five years now. All in Central Finland. Not so cold winters anymore only -11C during January Ride. When I started (4-5 years ago) it was sometimes minus 20 Celsisus ;D Yet its takes almost maximum time 13,5h to ride 200k during winter months. Very hard and heavy. Still riding with my winter bike and studded winter tires.
i just need to work out when the 2nd RRTY actually finishes :facepalm:
i just need to work out when the 2nd RRTY actually finishes :facepalm:
Yes. Or you'll never ever be able to step off the treadmill....
Good Luck!
A QUARTER CENTURY
Yesterday gave me one of my most satisfying rides. I am continuing a check of my new Perm Glos Wilts & Mendips 200 for improvements and recced a couple; really enjoyed tea at Scarletts in Clevedon and relaxing by the Pier and the back lanes ‘Toad Road’ to Portbury. It’s a great route (I know I am biased) and certainly worthy to bring up my 25 RRTYs; all being well, next month sees completion of 14years at consecutive RRTY.
I think I read somewhere that LEL can be counted as either a July ride or an August ride (but not both). Can anybody confirm that?
I think I read somewhere that LEL can be counted as either a July ride or an August ride (but not both). Can anybody confirm that?
Yes it can count as either but not both, and if you want it as August then you will need to tell me when you make your claim as by default it would be July (from the start date).
https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4705.msg2121863#msg2121863
Rrty 3 is over - ice made us think twice!
Mark, perhaps you could start a perm on Friday night. You already know the SE Oxford 200 in daylight so a night ride could be ON? Just enter and I can validate. I make a habit of doing a 'Banker 200' as early in the month as I can manage; then the longer rides do not present the 'I must finish' pressure. For Jun, I rode 2 x 200 before a 600. 600 conpRrty 3 is over - ice made us think twice!
RRTY3 attempt 3 is on!
24th June - DNF the National 400, I think RRTY#3 has failed again :(
Mark, perhaps you could start a perm on Friday night. You already know the SE Oxford 200 in daylight so a night ride could be ON? Just enter and I can validate. I make a habit of doing a 'Banker 200' as early in the month as I can manage; then the longer rides do not present the 'I must finish' pressure. For Jun, I rode 2 x 200 before a 600. 600 conpRrty 3 is over - ice made us think twice!
RRTY3 attempt 3 is on!
24th June - DNF the National 400, I think RRTY#3 has failed again :(
And now if I somehow complete LEL I don't have to do another ride until the end of September.
October - diy 200
November - diy 200
December - diy 200
January - diy 200
February - diy 200
March - Mad March coasts and Quantocks 200
April - Valley of the rocks 200
May - Bryan Chapman memorial 600
June - diy 1000 CrAcKpOt
July - Raglan Castle 200 / LEL1400
August - diy 200
September - Slaughtered in the Cotswolds 200
First RRTY and 50pts :thumbsup:
To stop :hand: now or go for that 5x badge?!? ??? ;D
1 down on my first attempt.
Autumn Rivers 200.
Don't forget everyone to send your claims to me at rrty@audax.uk - just give me your name and membership number, and optionally when you think your series start/finish. I don't always agree!!! Usually any discrepancy is because I can allocate your rides to overlapping series - a surprisingly common situation is someone on a "single" RRtY doing two rides in the final month of their year, and hence starting the next series one month early in effect.
After the trial of yesterday's ride I thought this was going to be defeat snatched from the jaws of victory. It's now successfully winging it's way to Chris...
Thanks for your help, guys.
Received - looks OK on a quick glance.
Yesterday it was time for my 12th 200 to complete my RRTY.
whosatthewheel - how about the Kennet Valley Run 200km 10 March
Hello again, I have done a large batch of validations this week so hopefully everyone who has claimed has now heard from me.Thanks for your hard work bhoot, much appreciated !!!
Well done Neil. You have done this second year the 'Hard Way', relying on Calendar events with weather on day.Well done indeed, it's a very rare achievement and one that will be noted in the year's round up.
When I check the provisional LRM calender I noted that there's at least 1 1200+ ride each month. So now the big question is, is there anyone in the world who has the time and the legs to do a RRtY 1200?
Thought my RRTY run was over tried the Solstice and ended having a slow breakfast! don't think the flu jab helped , managed to get permission and rode a perm on the 30 th December 8 weeks after my last 200 a bit windy near Marked Drayton then a tail wind for the last 60 km , year 14 started .Why do we do it ?
Interesting to read in the Annual reports that around 250 did RRTY last year (and I was one of them) but nearly twice as many did an SR.It is an interesting point, but bear in mind that SRs are calculated automatically whereas RRtYs have to be manually claimed. My guess is that some members do RRtY series but don't bother to claim, especially if they have claimed in the past and already appear on the roll of honour. Therefore the numbers of riders actually completing RRtYs is most likely greater than the number I report. I am about to do the statistics for 2017 and I will work out the percentage of first time claimants. I think it's quite high, which would support my theory ie members like to to make sure they claim the first achievement but may not be too bothered to claim subsequent series they complete.
Interesting to read in the Annual reports that around 250 did RRTY last year (and I was one of them) but nearly twice as many did an SR.It is an interesting point, but bear in mind that SRs are calculated automatically whereas RRtYs have to be manually claimed. My guess is that some members do RRtY series but don't bother to claim, especially if they have claimed in the past and already appear on the roll of honour.
Good point, but feeling a little less :) now, more :(Sorry, that wasn't the intention... even with the logic above there are still more SRs than achieved RRtYs I think, given the big discrepancy in numbers. In fact the numbers of riders successfully completing RRtYs is smaller than the 250 in the report, as there are some
I suspect there are ........ very few unplanned RRTYs.I think there are some RRtYs that weren't initially planned but later became the subject of detailed and determined planning. Also quite a few "unplanned" RRtY failures when a month is missed for whatever reason and it's back to the beginning of the year again.
hello just a quick one , I'm a bit new to the idea of attempting a rrty . do i have to notify anyone ? No
or do i start attempt a 200k each month and if completing twelve then pursue a claim ? Yes
may i start in any month ? Yes and if you already have some 200km rides in consecutive months on your record you have already started!
im guessing i may use perms and or DIY in addition to calendar events? Yes, anything that appears on your AUK results page is fine
may i use the same perm more than once ? Yes (this is surprisingly common!)
and I'm guessing all rides are 200k or greater ? Absolutely....although a 100km calendar + 100km ECE is just fine as it shows 2 points on your results page
thank you in advance for any replies , always appreciated .
kind regards
pinky
My first attempt still going...
Oct - Autumn Rivers 200
Nov - SP25 Perm Severn Bridge High Loop
Dec - SP26 Perm SE Oxford Loop
June 2017 - Ditchling Devil and EWE Baa PermFeb 2018 - Around Weald Expedition Perm
July 2017 - Jack Eason Stuggle + 100km ECE and Around Weald Expedition Perm
Aug 2017 - Ditchling Devil Perm and EWE Baa Perm
Sept 2017 - Rowlands RAAAmble and Greenwich Mean Climb
Oct 2017 - Meridian Hills Perm, AAAnfractuous, Around Weald Expedition Perm
Nov 2017 - Meridian Hills Perm, Around Weald Expedition Perm
Dec 2017 - Around Weald Expedition Perm and Meridian Hills Perm
Jan 2018 - Around Weald Expedition Perm and Meridian Hills Perm
Hi, quick answers for you in bold...I'm guessing all rides are 200k or greater ? Absolutely....although a 100km calendar + 100km ECE is just fine as it shows 2 points on your results page
Hi, quick answers for you in bold...I'm guessing all rides are 200k or greater ? Absolutely....although a 100km calendar + 100km ECE is just fine as it shows 2 points on your results page
A quick (and pedantic) addition - they must be BR or BRM, as implied by bhoot's comment about points showing. There aren't many 200km+ BP events, but there are rare exceptions (like some on BlackSheep's This Is Not A Tour weekend, eg http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/18-466/), and it would be a shame to get caught out.
you don't need the two points.
If you only do DIY, you'll get no points (50% rule), but they still count for RRTY.
subject to validation
Very impressive, Martin. I've been a member five years now, and just had my x5 verified. I might try and do two a month to get x10 a bit quicker. There's always something to aim for in Audax.
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June 2017 - Ditchling Devil
July 2017 - Jack Eason Struggle
Aug 2017 - EWE Baa Perm
Sept 2017 - Greenwich Mean Climb
Oct 2017 - Aaanfractuous
Nov 2017 - Meridian Hills Perm
Dec 2017 - Around Weald Expedition Perm
Jan 2018 - Around Weald Expedition Perm
Feb 2018 - Around Weald Expedition Perm
I was hoping to do a calendar event for my March 200k (Nigel's Yorkshire Gallop) but it was postponed because of the weather last weekend. Instead, another DIY yesterday in nice Spring conditions, including hearing the first skylarks of the year. I even managed to get round in daylight. And I think I've found the best variation on a route in South Durham / North Yorkshire, a mix of main roads early in the morning before the traffic builds up; and quiet country lanes. So number 4 sorted (subject to validation):
December - Advisory DIY
January - Mandatory DIY
February - Mandatory DIY
March - Mandatory DIY
I was hoping to do a calendar event for my March 200k (Nigel's Yorkshire Gallop) but it was postponed because of the weather last weekend. Instead, another DIY yesterday in nice Spring conditions, including hearing the first skylarks of the year. I even managed to get round in daylight. And I think I've found the best variation on a route in South Durham / North Yorkshire, a mix of main roads early in the morning before the traffic builds up; and quiet country lanes. So number 4 sorted (subject to validation):
December - Advisory DIY
January - Mandatory DIY
February - Mandatory DIY
March - Mandatory DIY
Socks, will you be riding the Gallop on the 21st April?
June 2017 - Ditchling Devil
July 2017 - Jack Eason Struggle
Aug 2017 - EWE Baa Perm
Sept 2017 - Greenwich Mean Climb
Oct 2017 - Aaanfractuous
Nov 2017 - Meridian Hills Perm
Dec 2017 - Around Weald Expedition Perm
Jan 2018 - Around Weald Expedition Perm
Feb 2018 - Around Weald Expedition Perm
March 2018 - Dorset Coast
April 2018 - Valley of the Rocks
Nov 200 DIYxGPS: Deeside Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1261115595)
Dec 200 DIYxGPS: Edinburgh - Aberdeen (https://www.strava.com/activities/1300794768)
Jan 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1355270776)
Feb 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1389724286)
Mar 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1469666592)
Apr 200 DIYxGPS: Edinburgh - Aberdeen (https://www.strava.com/activities/1483859010)
Oct - Autumn Rivers 200
Nov - SP25 Perm Severn Bridge High Loop 200
Dec - SP26 Perm SE Oxford Loop 200
Jan - Mr Pickwick's January Sale 200
Feb - DIY by GPS 200
Mar - Kennett Valley Run 200
Apr - Harlequin Hack 110 ECE
Oct - Autumn Rivers 200
Nov - SP25 Perm Severn Bridge High Loop 200
Dec - SP26 Perm SE Oxford Loop 200
Jan - Mr Pickwick's January Sale 200
Feb - DIY by GPS 200
Mar - Kennett Valley Run 200
Apr - Harlequin Hack 110 ECE
Just sneaked in with a DIY yesterday. Thought I'd go for something different this time, parked at Cheltenham station, rode to Newport via Ledbury, Hereford, Abergavenny, Monmouth and Chepstow and got the train back from Newport.
Oct - Autumn Rivers 200
Nov - SP25 Perm Severn Bridge High Loop 200
Dec - SP26 Perm SE Oxford Loop 200
Jan - Mr Pickwick's January Sale 200
Feb - DIY by GPS 200
Mar - Kennett Valley Run 200
Apr - Harlequin Hack 110 ECE
Just sneaked in with a DIY yesterday. Thought I'd go for something different this time, parked at Cheltenham station, rode to Newport via Ledbury, Hereford, Abergavenny, Monmouth and Chepstow and got the train back from Newport.
The number for Harlequin Hack is too short or you meant 110 ECE’d to 200?
April 18 - The SharkJune 18 - Around Weald Expedition (this also happens to be my R5000 ride this season. Huzzar!)
May 18 - Brimstone
Coronation 65th Special.
Rode my AUK Gospel Pass 200 Calendar on 2 Jun as an Organiser ride to complete 15yrs of RRTY consecutive rides (this was also RRTY28 No 11).
April 18 - The Shark
May 18 - Brimstone
June 18 - Around Weald Expedition
Hello all RRtY'ers present and future. With immediate effect I have handed over the RRtY administrator role to our new delegate Grant Huggins. He will be contactable on the same rrty@audax.uk e-mail address so no change to the process. I am sure he will be very rigorous and ensure that no dodgy claims sneak through :)As a RRTY rider I have taken a lot of pleasure boosting my totals. But it takes a lot of effort to keep the tables accurate and up to date. Many thanks bhoot for your ‘turn’; it is good that we have a delegate to continue the admin, as I am sure I echo the whole RRTY chasers with their thanks.
For the last two and a half years, I've enjoyed corresponding with all of you and collecting those little stories and special achievements which make things interesting. Good luck to all those trying for their first series and those trying to extend their run to earn the coveted x5 and x10 badges.
..... handed over the RRtY administrator role to our new delegate Grant Huggins. He will be contactable on the same rrty@audax.uk e-mail address so no change to the process.***waves***
Hello all RRtY'ers present and future. With immediate effect I have handed over the RRtY administrator role to our new delegate Grant Huggins. He will be contactable on the same rrty@audax.uk e-mail address so no change to the process. I am sure he will be very rigorous and ensure that no dodgy claims sneak through :)So long and thanks for all the validations :)
For the last two and a half years, I've enjoyed corresponding with all of you and collecting those little stories and special achievements which make things interesting. Good luck to all those trying for their first series and those trying to extend their run to earn the coveted x5 and x10 badges.
Nov 200 DIYxGPS: Deeside Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1261115595)
Dec 200 DIYxGPS: Edinburgh - Aberdeen (https://www.strava.com/activities/1300794768)
Jan 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1355270776)
Feb 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1389724286)
Mar 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1469666592)
Apr 200 DIYxGPS: Edinburgh - Aberdeen (https://www.strava.com/activities/1483859010)
Apr 200: Huntly (https://www.strava.com/activities/1508296914)
May 200 DIYxGPS: Teuchter 200, surprisingly lumpy. (https://www.strava.com/activities/1567468361)
Missed July again.
April 18 - The Shark
May 18 - Brimstone
June 18 - Around Weald Expedition
July 18 - Hardboiled Perm
I was planning to, but couldn't ride Saturday and didn't want it enough to ride solo in the rain all day on Sunday.Missed July again.
For me july was tight also, managed to sneak in a DIY during the final weekend. But this means that I missed a chance of 2 conscecutive RRtY's with only events.
I'm seven months into my first RRtY:
November 2017: DIY by 200
December 2017: DIY by 200
January: Newport 200
February: DIY by GPS 200
March: DIY by GPS 200
April: Man of Kent 200 + 100 ECE
May: DIY by GPS 200 (meant to do LWL but it wasn't to be)
Made it (subject to validation of Saturdays DIY 200km).Trust you will be riding a 300 in either Aug or Sep to complete a SR series; I have a 300 Perm SP15 Central Scotland 300 Innerleithen<> Crieff. That might just kick-start a second RRTY? Well done on your First.
From a -7deg in January to a snow covered day just after the "beast from the east" and then a 34deg day on the Ronde it was an eventful year for sure, don't think I will be rushing to repeat this challenge anytime soon :)
23/9/17 200km Borders of Fife
14/10/17 200km Etal-U-Can
4/11/17 200km Long Dark Teatime of the Audax Soul
16/12/17 200km DIY
7/1/18 200km DIY
4/2/18 200km DIY
20/3/18 200km DIY
14/4/18 200km Moffat Toffee
5/5/18 200km DIY
9/6/18 400km Southern Uplands
8/7/18 1200km Ronde Alienor d’Aquitaine
4/8/18 200km DIY (subject to validation)
Almost inadvertantly find myself half way so:
first of the month when multiple
1 - March 2018: Scottish Borders Randonee
2 - April 2018: Moffat Toffee (Also Merse and Moors)
3 - May 2018: 200 Perm - Aberfoyle and back
4 - June 2018: Snow Roads - Left it late
5 - July 2018: DIY Perm 200 (Also Nae bother to us 400)
6 - August 2018: No Work for Us today (Also Borderlands Late Season Explorer 600 pending validation)
Plans for the other 6 months
7 - September 2018 : Borders of Fife and BGB
8 - October 2018 : Dick McT 150 classic ECE'ed to 200 - Could do with finding/thinking of a backup
9 - November 2018: Long dark tea time... - Could also do with a back up
10 - December 2018: Good question - Usual DIYs may be a mess, might need to travel (twice?)
11 - January 2019: Yorkshire Grit + a back up?
12 - February 2019: To find. + back up - If 2nd BR(M) done each month to this point is that me over half way round a 2nd?
April 18 - The Shark
May 18 - Brimstone
June 18 - Around Weald Expedition
July 18 - Hardboiled Perm
Aug 18 - Tan Hill 200
April 18 - The SharkOct 18 - London Orbital Permanent & Cambridge Autumnal 100 + 200km ECE
May 18 - Brimstone
June 18 - Around Weald Expedition & Meridian Hills
July 18 - Hardboiled Perm & EWE Baa
Aug 18 - Tan Hill 200 & Tour of the Hills + 100km ECE
Sept 18 - Greenwhich Mean Climb & Straight Outta Hackney
I started in my attempt in December 2017 as an incentive to do some longer rides over the winter:
1 DIY 200k from Sedgefield
2 DIY 200k, Sedgefield again with a slightly different route
3 DIY 200k, as above
4 DIY 200k, found a better start point with quieter roads from Heighington. My planned calendar event was postponed due to dangerous weather.
5 DIY 200k, Heighington again
6 As above
7 One way trip from home to Lincolnshire to visit relatives and attend a wedding
8 200k calendar event (Tocky 200 - nice flat route in North Yorkshire)
9 200k calendar event (Four Tops - geet hilly in the North Pennines)
and number 10 yesterday - Middle Marches 200k. A lovely route, with lots of climbing and spectacular views in the cloudy, windy weather.
Nov 200 DIYxGPS: Deeside Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1261115595)
Dec 200 DIYxGPS: Edinburgh - Aberdeen (https://www.strava.com/activities/1300794768)
Jan 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1355270776)
Feb 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1389724286)
Mar 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1469666592)
Apr 200 DIYxGPS: Edinburgh - Aberdeen (https://www.strava.com/activities/1483859010)
Apr 200: Huntly (https://www.strava.com/activities/1508296914)
May 200 DIYxGPS: Teuchter 200, surprisingly lumpy. (https://www.strava.com/activities/1567468361)
May 1000: West Highlands 1000k (https://www.strava.com/activities/1614846092)
June 200: Forfar Rannoch (https://www.strava.com/activities/1627639160)
June 300: Snow Roads 300k (https://www.strava.com/activities/1672482581)
July: Mersey Roads 24 - 662k (https://www.strava.com/activities/1720324444)
I have managed to complete my first RRTY on 6th of October....started my next on 15th! Mr Pickwick's Autumn Outing
04/11/17 200 Upper Thames
07/12/17 200 DIY Round the Back of Bristol
22/01/18 200 DIY Woodstock
09/02/18 200 DIY Woodstock (variation)
17/02/18 200 DIY Woodstock (Variation)
10/03/18 200 Kennet Valley Run
26/04/18 200 DIY Woodstock (Variation)
05/05/18 400 Brevet Cymru
03/06/18 200 DIY Club Audax - Sherbourne
09/06/18 400 Back to the Smoke
22/06/18 400 Avalon Sun Rise
12/07/18 300 DIY Round the Back of Bristol plus
20/08/18 200 DIY Charlbury
24/08/18 400 DIY Alcester/Atherstone/Daventry/Banbuy
08/09/18 600 DIY Fenland Friends
I cannot say that I have enjoyed every last metre but, I have enjoyed many, many kilometres alone and with fine company. An SR too. Letters after my name :) At the end of Mr Pickwick's the other day we had a descussion about putting the "letters" on a CV....and why not! :)
Nov 200 DIYxGPS: Deeside Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1261115595)
Dec 200 DIYxGPS: Edinburgh - Aberdeen (https://www.strava.com/activities/1300794768)
Jan 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1355270776)
Feb 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1389724286)
Mar 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1469666592)
Apr 200 DIYxGPS: Edinburgh - Aberdeen (https://www.strava.com/activities/1483859010)
Apr 200: Huntly (https://www.strava.com/activities/1508296914)
May 200 DIYxGPS: Teuchter 200, surprisingly lumpy. (https://www.strava.com/activities/1567468361)
May 1000: West Highlands 1000k (https://www.strava.com/activities/1614846092)
June 200: Forfar Rannoch (https://www.strava.com/activities/1627639160)
June 300: Snow Roads 300k (https://www.strava.com/activities/1672482581)
July: Mersey Roads 24 - 662k (https://www.strava.com/activities/1720324444)
Aug: DIYxGPS 200 Aberdeen - Edinburgh (https://www.strava.com/activities/1764832471)
Sept: Borders of Fife 200 (https://www.strava.com/activities/1843310150)
April 18 - The Shark
May 18 - Brimstone
June 18 - Around Weald Expedition & Meridian Hills
July 18 - Hardboiled Perm & EWE Baa
Aug 18 - Tan Hill 200 & Tour of the Hills + 100km ECE
Sept 18 - Greenwhich Mean Climb & Straight Outta Hackney
Oct 18 - London Orbital Permanent & Cambridge Autumnal 100 + 200km ECE
April 18 - The Shark
May 18 - Brimstone
June 18 - Around Weald Expedition & Meridian Hills
July 18 - Hardboiled Perm & EWE Baa
Aug 18 - Tan Hill 200 & Tour of the Hills + 100km ECE
Sept 18 - Greenwhich Mean Climb & Straight Outta Hackney
Oct 18 - London Orbital Permanent & Cambridge Autumnal 100 + 200km ECE
Nov 18 - Boat Trip Perm & Sunbury-Malmesbury-Sunbury DIY 300 (https://ridewithgps.com/trips/29661759)
Nov 200 DIYxGPS: Deeside Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1261115595)
Dec 200 DIYxGPS: Edinburgh - Aberdeen (https://www.strava.com/activities/1300794768)
Jan 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1355270776)
Feb 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1389724286)
Mar 200 DIYxGPS: Northern Loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/1469666592)
Apr 200 DIYxGPS: Edinburgh - Aberdeen (https://www.strava.com/activities/1483859010)
Apr 200: Huntly (https://www.strava.com/activities/1508296914)
May 200 DIYxGPS: Teuchter 200, surprisingly lumpy. (https://www.strava.com/activities/1567468361)
May 1000: West Highlands 1000k (https://www.strava.com/activities/1614846092)
June 200: Forfar Rannoch (https://www.strava.com/activities/1627639160)
June 300: Snow Roads 300k (https://www.strava.com/activities/1672482581)
July: Mersey Roads 24 - 662k (https://www.strava.com/activities/1720324444)
Aug: DIYxGPS 200 Aberdeen - Edinburgh (https://www.strava.com/activities/1764832471)
Sept: Borders of Fife 200 (https://www.strava.com/activities/1843310150)
Oct: One does not simply ride into the Kingdom of Fife - 200k DIYxGPS (https://www.strava.com/activities/1919143012)
And that wraps up my RRtY ( Subject to validation etc etc... )
I'm taking a month or two off now.
hi martin,
good work! ...as the years tick by, every time I see your update, the word 'crashed' makes me jump :facepalm: it was a metaphorical crash, wasn't it?
Bagged my first RRtY yesterday
I rode my first brevet in September 2016 (a 400) and continued riding at least once a month until January 2018 when a shoulder injury kept me from riding.
So I should have made RRtY last year but unfortunately my first 1000km never did not get homologated for missing the cut-off time of an intermediate control (I did finish in time); calc it up on the lack of experience on my side and a more strict application of the rules than I was used to
Looking back I did 15 BRM rides, with 2x 400km, 2x600km and 1x 1000km. Highlight of the year was none of these though, that honour goes to the 300km "this is not a tour".
This year I'm again aiming to ride each month, but already decided to slow down after that and finally take the time to do some proper touring (like riding to the North Cape).
I've got three March rides pending validation right now so hopefully RRTY #1 is:
Mar-18 Scottish Borders Randonee
Apr-18 Moffat Toffee
May-18 DIY - 200 - Aberfoyle and Back
Jun-18 Snow Roads
Jul-18 DIY 200 - Highland Perthshire
Aug-18 No Work for us today
Sep-18 DIY 200 - Back fae Arran
Oct-18 Brant and Slape
Nov-18 Long Dark (Wet) Tea Time
Dec-18 Kingdom Come
Jan-19 DIY - MULL
Feb-19 TBV - A Ride Around Ben Klibreck
#2 is on going
July 18 - - Nae Bother to us
August 18 - - Late season Borderlands Explorer
September 18 - - Borders of Fife
October 18 - - Dick McT's + ECE
November 18 - DIY 200 - Wanlockhead Wally
December 18 - DIY - Moulin Rouge
January 19 - DIY - Tour of the Ochils
February 19 - TBV - Ride to East Lothian
#3 is also ongoing
August 18 - Rothes Recce
September 18 - BGB
October 18 - DIY of The Cumbrian
November 18 - DIY - Moulin Rouge
December 18 - DIY - Aberfoyle and Back
January 19 - Yorkshire Grit
February 19 - TBV - Tour of East Lothian + ECE
#4 possibly starts on Saturday...
2012 :thumbsup:
2013 :thumbsup:
2014 :thumbsup:
2015 :thumbsup:
2016 :thumbsup:
2017 :thumbsup:
2018 Complete
Scottish Borders Randonnee 200 24 Mar 2018 :thumbsup:
Moffat Toffee 200 14 APR 2018 :thumbsup:
Chevy Chase 200 5 MAY 2018 :thumbsup:
The West Highlands 1000 31 MAY 2018 - As my June ride :thumbsup:
Nae Bother to Us 400 21 JUL 2018 :thumbsup:
DIY By GPS 200 19 AUG 2018 :thumbsup:
Lumpy Bannocks tae Spott 200 1 SEP 2018 :thumbsup:
Etal-u-Can 200 13 OCT 2018 :thumbsup:
DIY By GPS 200 17 NOV 2018 :thumbsup:
DIY By GPS 200 9 DEC 2018 :thumbsup:
Yorkshire Grit 200 20 JAN 2019 :thumbsup:
DIY By GPS 200 23 FEB 2019 :thumbsup:
RRTY 2:
- October 2018: Cambridge Autumnal 200
- November 2018: Upper Thames 200
- December 2018: Great Escape DIY 200
- January 2019: The Poor Student 200
- February 2019: Brazier's Run 100 +ECE
- March 2019: The Steam Ride LOL 200
- April 2019: London-Brighton-London DIY 200
RRTY 3:
- January 2019: Yorkshire Grit
- February 2019: Mad Jack's 125 +ECE
- March 2019: Either Titanic Torr 200 (Northern Ireland) or Cap ou Pas Cap 300 (France)
- April 2019: Het Gewest Holland 400 (NL)
Those last three overseas rides are highly dependent on what evidence the recorder needs, as I don't think any have published finishers lists.
It has taken nearly 16yrs but I have reached another kilometre-stone. Even found an appropriate Village welcoming sign to celebrate.
With only a single 300 calendar event planned for March, and not until the 23rd, I didn't want to risk a DNF or DNS scuppering my RRtY. So went out today and did a DIY 200 from Amsterdam to Sittard. Assuming that it validates OK, that's month 9 done. Tempted to schedule a 200 for 2019-04-01, but it's awful close to a 300 on the 6th, don't want to risk over doing it and ruining the 300...
Also puts me at 19 points. Wondering if I can make the Randonneur 5000 medal this season...
J
First go and probably my last. Would have liked to have fitted in more calendar events but DIY is much more convenient.
Aug - DIY 200 Clattering Causeway to Longtown
Sep - Middle Marches 200
Oct - DIY 200 Vale of York (Socks original route)
Nov - DIY 200 Darlo to Squires caff
Dec - DIY 200 Northumberland Coast
Jan - Yorkshire Grit 200
Feb - DIY 200 Vale of York (Beninborough variation)
Mar - Yorkshire Gallop 200
Apr - Wigginton 100 ECE to 200
May - Great North Road 400
Jun - DIY 200 Circuit of Co. Durham
Jul - DIY 200 Cheshire Lanes
Or see how you feel later this month? I tried a more interesting DIY route (more hills but still only 2,500' of climbing, more lanes and less main road) earlier this week, happy to send you the GPS if you're interested.
Aiming to do my first RRTY on the advice of QG, in readiness for a 2020 season of 'ultra' racing;
May: The Jetsetter (200)
June: Willesden's Last Gasp (600)
July: London Orbital Audax (300)
August (scheduled): Tour of the Hills ECE (200) (AAA)
September (planned): The Four Minute Mile (200)
Not planned October yet
Nor November
December: The Full Fat Festive 500 (500)
Yes that's a sound point. The 500 is the only one I have committed to doing (though haven't registered...), but will definitely give a 200 a knock. Since I've got a second I'll have a browse now.
Blimey calendar events are a bit limited. This one looks OK though - there is a Saturday London-Beaconsfield train service in the morning which will do nicely, though it will necessitate an 0500 reveille to get to the 0800 start time... http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/19-681/
Yes that's a sound point. The 500 is the only one I have committed to doing (though haven't registered...), but will definitely give a 200 a knock. Since I've got a second I'll have a browse now.
Blimey calendar events are a bit limited. This one looks OK though - there is a Saturday London-Beaconsfield train service in the morning which will do nicely, though it will necessitate an 0500 reveille to get to the 0800 start time... http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/19-681/
Vast majority of those doing RRTY make ample use of DIY... the idea is to plan a DIY the first weekend of every calendar month, in the absence of a suitable calendar event on said date, rather than viceversa
Don't dismiss ECEing a 100 up to 200. Ride to the event, do the event with company, ride home. There's a 100 from Witham in December.
Half the fun of RRTY is getting yourself to calendar events you wouldn’t otherwise bother with. Doing it all with DIYs - presumably solo - at the beginning of the month sounds boring AF.
I have a kind of question - say I did the 500 in December. Could I set up a DIY 200 that is the first half of that ride? So that if I dnf the full 500 after halfway I still have done a
I've got a plot in motion for an interesting set of DIYs for RRTY
(North Western European) Island RRTY (excluding GB and Ireland) I've currently got 200, 300 and 400s across 8 islands
200s
Isle of man: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30818550 - Coast loop plus Mountain circuit
Islay: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30818420
Mull: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30818381
Uist chain: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30818360
Arran: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28558736
Orkney: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30060865
I have a kind of question - say I did the 500 in December. Could I set up a DIY 200 that is the first half of that ride? So that if I dnf the full 500 after halfway I still have done a 200.
Not really in the full spirit of audax but if push came to shove could that get me a December rrty tick?
The problem I can think of is that it would look like I'd done both a 200 and a 500 if I validated both rides. So I suppose the solution would to be only to validate the 500 if I complete the ride.
Half the fun of RRTY is getting yourself to calendar events you wouldn’t otherwise bother with. Doing it all with DIYs - presumably solo - at the beginning of the month sounds boring AF.
I've got a plot in motion for an interesting set of DIYs for RRTY
(North Western European) Island RRTY (excluding GB and Ireland) I've currently got 200, 300 and 400s across 8 islands
200s
Isle of man: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30818550 - Coast loop plus Mountain circuit
Islay: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30818420
Mull: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30818381
Uist chain: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30818360
Arran: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28558736
Orkney: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30060865
We did a version of your Uists route as a DIY - but started on Berneray as were staying with a friend there, so didn't need to go to Lochboisdale or onto Eriskay (we turned at South Kilbride cafe), but we put a small extra diversion in to Balranald, and also to the cafe at Hebridean Jewellery at the north end of South Uist. Great ride, unusually with a northerly wind so a bit of a headwind on the return.
Don't dismiss ECEing a 100 up to 200. Ride to the event, do the event with company, ride home. There's a 100 from Witham in December.There's a whole winter series (Nov to Feb) of 100km rides starting at an ECE friendly 10am from Witham or Kelvedon, there's even a badge for completing them all in a 2 year rolling period! This page (https://acme.bike/index.php/winter-anvil-series)needs updating for 2019/20 but you get the idea; 3 of the 4 are in the AUK calendar already.
The problem with the company on ECE'ed 100s is they are often taking advantage of the more relaxed average speed required of them.
The problem with the company on ECE'ed 100s is they are often taking advantage of the more relaxed average speed required of them.
sorry don't understand; if you ECE a 100 you can have the full time allowance (which may be 10kph) of the calendar event but have to pay this back with faster ECE legs to bring the overall average to 14.3kph min.
Yes so:
If you ride 100km at 10kmh you have ~4 hours to do the remaining 100km ECE
If you ride a 160km at 10kmh then you need a tardis to complete the remaining 40 or 50km of the 200km in the previous 2 hours.
They are both assuming ECE from the event (which is what I tend to do)
Realistically the problem is psychological as very few people set out to do a 100 or 160 at 10kmh, and often the minimum is set at 12 or 14kmh, but feeling you have a tighter time limit to adhere to does have an impact on your perception of waiting time in a queue or café.
realistically your scenarios don't exist, because those who ECE a BP know that they have to stay within the time limits for a BR overall
realistically your scenarios don't exist, because those who ECE a BP know that they have to stay within the time limits for a BR overall
The actual issue I believe is that if you are ECEing the 100, and you end up riding with a nice bunch, chatting etc... but they aren't eceing, they are just doing the 100, then you have a conflict of interest "Nah, we got plenty of time" "I need to be faster"
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ECE is what it is... it's not compulsory and if people prefer to have a chat and a long tea break, maybe they should not ECE and drive to the start instead, as most do, or cycle to the start without claiming points for it
realistically your scenarios don't exist, because those who ECE a BP know that they have to stay within the time limits for a BR overall
The actual issue I believe is that if you are ECEing the 100, and you end up riding with a nice bunch, chatting etc... but they aren't eceing, they are just doing the 100, then you have a conflict of interest "Nah, we got plenty of time" "I need to be faster"
J
ECE is what it is... it's not compulsory and if people prefer to have a chat and a long tea break, maybe they should not ECE and drive to the start instead, as most do, or cycle to the start without claiming points for it
Yes so:
If you ride 100km at 10kmh you have ~4 hours to do the remaining 100km ECE
If you ride a 160km at 10kmh then you need a tardis to complete the remaining 40 or 50km of the 200km in the previous 2 hours.
They are both assuming ECE from the event (which is what I tend to do)
Realistically the problem is psychological as very few people set out to do a 100 or 160 at 10kmh, and often the minimum is set at 12 or 14kmh, but feeling you have a tighter time limit to adhere to does have an impact on your perception of waiting time in a queue or café.
realistically your scenarios don't exist, because those who ECE a BP know that they have to stay within the time limits for a BR overall
Phil W's original mention of ECEs was that you get the avantage of company on the calendar event part;
My point was that, that company are working to a different overall time schedule.
Of the 2 rides I've ECE'ed, the first I was the only ECEer, and the rest were just out for a pootle in the rain.
I had to dingy any chance of company on the road, and in the café my time schedule difference was clear to see as I bounced the café.
The second time was the Tour of East Lothian after spending the previous day fighting into a brisk head wind (I had to ride very far west to go east...), I was slow, I was with the slower riders most of the day; I only got 20 mins at the finish before battering on while everyone else sat around and gabbed, as even though I knew it was an easy spin home and the wind was behind, I was getting close to the theoretical BR time limit of the BP and couldn't work on the basis that I'd pick up lots of time... As it turned out I did.
It certainly changes my experience of the more relaxed event to the point where the company that Phil W referred to, was lost on both occasions because my time schedule was overall different.
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I’m travelling and won’t have the ability to do another ride this month, so my 10 months done RRTY is entirely dependent on PBP homologation.Is homogulation in doubt? Surely if you over the brevet card with all the stamps with correct times, everything should be fine.
See whichever other thread it was... two minutes late at Brest, 1 minute late at Tinteniac. Everyone reckons it’ll be fine, but...
Am trying to decide if I wanna try a second RRtY. I've got 5/12ths of an AUK attempt, and 4/12ths of a RNL attempt.
The last one involved crashing on ice, crashing on spilt diesel, and frost injuries. Do I want to put myself through it again...
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RRTY 3 - If I keep going through the summer. Main event is June so July is crunch month, as typically I see a dip in motivation after main event of year.
Dec - Santa Special 200
Jan - Poor Student 200
RRTY 3 - If I keep going through the summer. Main event is June so July is crunch month, as typically I see a dip in motivation after main event of year.
Dec - Santa Special 200
Jan - Poor Student 200
My plan for that is to make sure I've got bankers in June so that main event can count as July, since it's very unlikely that less than 200km of it will be ridden in July.
First RRtY, subject to DIY validation and cross validation. My honour is vaguely disquieted by having had an easy time of it climate wise (British summer and Japanese winter both milder than the converse) and by relying on a couple of rather flat DIYs (though in my defense, Japan doesn't do calendar events in November/December, and I'm signed up for one at the end of February). But very much glad to have got it done. Will certainly try to keep this one rolling - indeed I'm vaguely tempted to aim for two this year.
Nothing wrong with flat DIYs. This RRtY is addictive - getting five of these is the next objective.
11 out of 12 completed for my first RRtY. I hadn't realised they could run concurrently or I could have been halfway through a second.
Am trying to decide if I wanna try a second RRtY. I've got 5/12ths of an AUK attempt, and 4/12ths of a RNL attempt.
My plan to keep RRTY 5 going this month has floundered.
After an injury last time the weather wasn't shite kept me off the bike, the one day that looked cycleable, that I took off work and was feeling decent and uninjuired right up until my back pinged when I went to bed after getting the bike ready and route in last night.
I've spent the day Annual leave thinking "Oww" and "when will I ever get back out on the bike"
My ride to complete 8 x RRTY is Sunday 29th February.
Lets hope Storm Jorge is kind
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My ride to complete 8 x RRTY is Sunday 29th February.
Lets hope Storm Jorge is kind
::-)
Hopefully you mean Saturday 29th February, and not Sunday 1st March !
My ride to complete 8 x RRTY is Sunday 29th February.
Lets hope Storm Jorge is kind
::-)
2012 :thumbsup:well done Russell and wise move.
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Scottish Borders Randonnee 200 16 Mar 2019 :thumbsup:
Auld Alliance 400 26 Apr 2019 :thumbsup:
Great North Road 400 18 May 2019 :thumbsup:
The 3 Coasts 600 15 Jun 2019 :thumbsup:
DIY By GPS 200 26 Jul 2019 :thumbsup:
DIY By GPS 200 18 Aug 2019 :thumbsup:
Alston and Back Take 2-The Twilight Zone 300 14 Sep 2019 :thumbsup:
Etal-u-Can 200 12 Oct 2019 :thumbsup:
Border Hills Permanent 200 3 Nov 2019 :thumbsup:
DIY By GPS 200 07 Dec 2019 :thumbsup:
Yad Moss/St Moritz 200 18 Jan 2020 :thumbsup:
DIY By GPS 200 29 Feb 2020 :thumbsup:
Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat...
I completed a DIY by GPS (STV) after the cancellation of my planned 200 calendar event.
I started early, and headed east to try and out-run Jorge, and the snow that was forecast.
If it hadn't been for the traffic in Edinburgh, i'd have managed too.
Rain and sleat stung my face while i waited at every red light between Portobello and Waverley station, where i caught a train home.
On arriving back in the Borders, the snow was pretty deep, so i opted for the bike-bus for the last 5 miles grom Gala to Selkirk.
I've had better days on the bike, but i've had worse.
My plan to keep RRTY 5 going this month has floundered.
After an injury last time the weather wasn't shite kept me off the bike, the one day that looked cycleable, that I took off work and was feeling decent and uninjuired right up until my back pinged when I went to bed after getting the bike ready and route in last night.
I've spent the day Annual leave thinking "Oww" and "when will I ever get back out on the bike"
Bad luck - I hope the back gets better soon
April and May are more likely to be impacted.
Anyone else wondering if covid-19 is going to cause cancellation of calendar events and prevent people from completing March?
J
Anyone else wondering if covid-19 is going to cause cancellation of calendar events and prevent people from completing March?
J
On a similar vein, Which month do weather delayed events count to if delayed from Feb to March? And further, if the event is ECE'd to get 200km would that be Feb or March?
I hope not! I am relying on your end of March event for RRty#8 of 12 - otherwise it will be Leuven the next day and a trip to Huy (= Hills :()
Down to riders to alert the recorder/rrty man as to when they did ride,On a similar vein, Which month do weather delayed events count to if delayed from Feb to March? And further, if the event is ECE'd to get 200km would that be Feb or March?
They appear on your results page as per the original date the event was due to run. Not sure how RRTY deal with this though.
The current situation/reaction is understandable and accepted. I certainly have a vested interest with (potential) RRTY32 at No 11 (Mar 20) and (potential) RRTY33 at 7 (Feb 20).
The current situation/reaction is understandable and accepted. I certainly have a vested interest with (potential) RRTY32 at No 11 (Mar 20) and (potential) RRTY33 at 7 (Feb 20).
Reads to me that when festivities restart, you're still on month 11
So it's as if the month between April or March (depending on what you've done) to whenever (possibly September based on what we're talking about at work)
Not that it really matters, but I wonder how SRs will work this season. Can't see anything in the statement. Will there be extra months added on past September to allow completion, once audaxing restarts (if it indeed does)?Borders of Belgium is AAA 1000, so can count as your 600, things may be more normal by then, but you will have trouble finding AAA 400 and 300 in the summer months, best to plan that for next year.
Was planning to do one for the first time this year, hoping to make it AAA too - seems unlikely now but there's always hope.
600 was going to be Bryan Chapman but although its not officially postponed yet it's best to assume that it will be.RT (16 Mar): "If we do have to cancel in May, we will run BCM later in the season as soon as it is feasible to do so."
There's (potentially) Greenwich Mean Climb for the 300 in September.
There's (potentially) Greenwich Mean Climb for the 300 in September.
I've shelved GMC for this year, hoping to run the postponed Shark in its place if we are back up and running by then.
does the non AAA ECE have to be for the full distance? I've ECE'd a hilly (1600m climbing but not billed as AAA) 100 up to 200 and been awarded 2.25AAA for a 150km section. Under the previous AAA Man (SS)
does the non AAA ECE have to be for the full distance? I've ECE'd a hilly (1600m climbing but not billed as AAA) 100 up to 200 and been awarded 2.25AAA for a 150km section. Under the previous AAA Man (SS)
As I take the entire track (ECE+Cal) and treat that as one ride, you could get a section qualifying for AAA as normal, which could even be part-ECE and part-Cal...
diverging from RRTY if a calendar event is sufficiently hilly should it not qualify for AAA anyway irrespective of whether the Org bills it as such?
An example being the rides previously run from Denmead without AAA which turned out to be just over the threshold and ran as very popular and excellent GdS rides under a new org for a few years :thumbsup:
Yesterday, I managed what could have been a completing ride for RRTY No 32……But I rode Virtual 200 on Turbo to support our local Sue Ryder Hospice:
I lost my wife Shirley to Pancreatic Cancer on 7 April. We had been in virtual Lock Down since her diagnosis in Jan 2019. To honour our local Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, whose Hospice@Home team had cared for her, I decided to Ride for Ryder on Shirley’s 82nd Birthday, St George’s Day, 23 April. Needless to say, I managed the 200km, with only 10km on the road as an early morning warm-up. I finished in time (within Audax Rules!) for the National NHS Clapathon. But what strikes you is the boredom with no Controls to look forward to, no change of scenery, no route problems.
If you would like to support my ride and Sue Ryder the Just Giving link is:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Stephen-Poulton
Or go to the Sue Ryder website and identify to the Memory of Shirley Poulton
Many Thanks
1369 Steve Poulton
Assuming validated rides recommence again from 1st August as per the latest AUK statement, there is a 6 month grace period for RRTY.Another interpretation is that you have 6 months from August 1st to start riding brevets again, and once you do they must be continuous
My understanding would be that if the last qualifying ride was in February, that means the RRTY must be restarted with a ride no later than September. (On the basis that a one month grace period would be an April restart, and extrapolating out).
A more literal interpretation might be that if the last ride was on 15th February, then the next ride would need to be before 15th August. That is exactly 6 months (near enough, unless you went into counting 182.5 days from your last ride).
I'm sure it'll be made clear in time.
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Sep 2019 - A circuit of Northampton DIY 200k
Oct 2019 - Autumn South Salopian 200k
Nov 2019 - Willington - Atherstone tile gathering DIY 200k
Dec 2019 - Follow the M6 tile gathering DIY 200k
Jan 2020 - Poor Student 200k
Feb 2020 - Rutland & Beyond + ECE 200k
Mar 2020 - Hucknall - Ashbourne tile gathering DIY 200k
Apr 2020 - Multiple loops from home DIY 200k (not validated)
May 2020 - A pretty cloverleaf from home DIY 200k (not validated)
Jun 2020 - Fradley Junction - Belvoir Castle DIY 200k (not validated)
Jul 2020 - Rutland Totally Tiled DIY 200k (not validated)
Aug 2020 - Multiple easy loops from home on the MTB DIY 200k
Sep 2020 - Belvoir, Trent and Derwent on the MTB DIY 200k
Oct 2020 - Coleshill and Coventry tiling DIY 200k
Nov 2020 - Newstead Abbey and Southwell tiling and a Leicester loop DIY 200k
Dec 2020 - Colsterworth tiling and a Leicester loop DIY 200k
I couldn't resist keeping the 200k a month going through April to July even though the rides weren't going to be validated. I stuck to the audax rules and (my interpretation of) the Covid 19 rules.
Validated audaxes up to 200k were reintroduced from August 1st but I crashed the MTB on August 4th resulting in AC joint separation, bruised ribs etc. I managed to complete an easy, multi-loop 200k on August 31st to restart RRTY. Ironically this had to be on the MTB that I had crashed as I struggled on the road bike. I was just about in control but had to ride any climbs single handed to stop me aggravating the shoulder injury ::-) September's 200k was also on the MTB but I am now back on the road bike :)
Last year's RRTY was entirely calendar rides and, whilst I have made good use of DIYs for gathering VeloViewer tiles, I really look forward to riding more calendar rides next year.
Mr RRtY: thankyou. Much appreciated.Same here, good work and thanks huggy
Pending approval. Today was 12/12 for my 2nd (interrupted) RRTY. Finished it, like my first, in Groningen...
J
I have your email and will process in next few days. Not aware of any issues with the claim form, will take a look and ask the websitefoomeisters if necessary…..
Anyone else have issues claiming a RRTY using the form on the auk website? I get
"There was a problem sending your email. Please try again."
I've emailed Huggy directly, but wondered if this is a website bug others are experiencing...
J
I have your email and will process in next few days. Not aware of any issues with the claim form, will take a look and ask the websitefoomeisters if necessary…..
Anyone else have issues claiming a RRTY using the form on the auk website? I get
"There was a problem sending your email. Please try again."
I've emailed Huggy directly, but wondered if this is a website bug others are experiencing...
J
Yes to both questions. Multiple RRtY can be done in parallel and each RRtY can start in any month, overlapping in any conceivable pattern.Yep, thanks for that reply LWaB :thumbsup:
As an extreme example, not so long ago when life was a different normal, a certain rider completed the Ultra RRtY in 14 months! Ultra being the gold merit of 10 x RRtY series over any period of time.
Having 2 or 3 concurrent series, with or without the same start month, is not uncommon.
There is nothing stopping somebody from riding 2 x 200 in a day.
That would make a theoretical max of 58 at once...
Anyone wanna do that challenge?
That would make a theoretical max of 58 at once...
58*200=11,600 km exceeds Steven Abraham's month record (11,400 km). Of course you'd only need to do that many once.QuoteAnyone wanna do that challenge?
Well I've done one 200 this month, which could be a precursor to 58 next June.
Surely for the RRTY, you'd need to do 58 for 12 months in a row. For a total of 696 200k's, or 139200km total...
I'll settle for two a month, that'll be challenge enough for me ;D Only nine months to go!
Jan and Feb are hardest. Few calendar events our side of the pond, and high risk of ice.
Btw, does this mean I'll be seeing you in Amsterdam for the 200 in December?
Jan and Feb are hardest. Few calendar events our side of the pond, and high risk of ice.
Btw, does this mean I'll be seeing you in Amsterdam for the 200 in December?
Likely yes, despite it using the houtrib- and oostvaardersdijk; only the afsluitdijk would be more boring...
My first RRtY was 12 BRM, the 2nd was 2 BRM +2 DIY (but: covid). Qualifying for a Dutch RRtY is quite difficult because they only acknowledge BRM. At least we now have two options for December :thumbsup:
Just remembered I haven’t submitted my last RRTY. Is there a form somewhere for doing so?https://audax.uk/awards-pages/randonneur-round-the-year/rrty-claims-and-badges
Just updating on here so I can keep track, it's all become a bit fragmented in my head
2020/2021 :
DIY By GPS 200 14 Mar 2020 :thumbsup:
DIY By GPS 200 01 Aug 2020 :thumbsup:
The Twilight Zone 300 12 Sep 2020 :thumbsup:
The Long Dark Teatime of an Audax Soul 200 10 Oct 2020 :thumbsup:
The Snow Hare 200 01 Nov 2020 :thumbsup:
DIY By GPS 200 18 Apr 2021 :thumbsup:
Reiver Fever 300 15 May 2021 :thumbsup:
Debatable Lands 200 20 June 2021 :thumbsup:
The Four Tops 200 10 July 2021 :thumbsup:
No Work for us Today 200 14th August 2021 :thumbsup:
Wonder if I can convince iroiromono to ditch his snow roads round the year in favour of rrty-tandem. (although panic 300 was due to a tandem failure so...)
Trying to keep 2 going again, #5 has been a hard one to keep going with multiple false starts, ha dit on 4 months when my leg blew up the night before the 5th month, if it had blown up after it instead of the bike check the suspension would have kept it going.
Snow hare, lantern rouge, c2c2c and ToBaG have it on 4
#6 is on 3 with 4th month pending validation
Moscow express, moulin muirs route test, panic 300 and Rothes recce pending.
Wonder if I can convince iroiromono to ditch his snow roads round the year in favour of rrty-tandem. (although panic 300 was due to a tandem failure so...)
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Month/Attempt No | 5 | 6 |
May | Snow Hare 4 | Moscow Express |
June | Lantern Rouge | DIY 200 (Moulin Muirs route sheet test) |
July | Solway C2C2C July Edition | DIY Panic 300 |
August | ToBaG | Rothes Recce |
September | Border Nights (My revenge) | Talla Ho |
October | Cheviot Coasts and Castles | Moulin Muirs |
November | Long Dark Windy Teatime | Pending Conf: Och Hills test ride DIY |
December | ||
January | ||
February | ||
March | ||
April |
I'm tentatively beginning one.
I'm not entirely clear on one thing - In Sept, I did a 100km BP with an 100km ECE. Does that become BR?
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23.10.21 Ouse-Itchen DIY 200
I have just sent my 31<>35 Claim to Huggy and had the same problem message. I then just sent again and it went ...successfully, (it claimed)? Over to Huggy.I have your email and will process in next few days. Not aware of any issues with the claim form, will take a look and ask the websitefoomeisters if necessary…..
Anyone else have issues claiming a RRTY using the form on the auk website? I get
"There was a problem sending your email. Please try again."
I've emailed Huggy directly, but wondered if this is a website bug others are experiencing...
J
If you know of any AAA stuff easily accessible by train from west London, feel free to let me know.
If you know of any AAA stuff easily accessible by train from west London, feel free to let me know.Could you do a DIY 200 that covers the same ground as the Down to Downs 100 perm? https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17863724
Is it "audax legal" to ride a 100k route one direction and then immediately reverse it to get a 200k?
There is quite a bit in that part of the world. For example "The Shark" that is run by Ivan: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19932929
If you are happy starting in Greenwich or changing up the route this came with 3.25 AAA points: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/1925765 and this got 3.75 AAA points: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/633957
I seem to be back to this after a long spell away. That's the easy summer months done.
1. March DIY 200
2. April The Woodman 100 + ECE 100
3. May Green & Yellow Fields 300
4. June Flatliner 600 perm
5. July Asparagus & Strawberries 400
6. August Manningtree 200 perm as route check for Essex & Suffolk Borders
7. September DIY 200
8. October ...
9. November ...
10. December ...
11. January ...
12. February ...
So I’m going to give the RRtY a go, this year. So far I’ve got booked in;My RRTY was helped enormously by advice from El Supremo who suggested i had a handy 200k perm near me on the books and try to ride it at the start of the month, to have it safely ridden as soon as possible, just in case. There was a handy one best me and i rode it half a dozen times that year, sometimes clockwise, or anti clock. Signing up for calendar events is a bit of a risk and you might find Real Life means you can't ride that event. Working out a 200k DIY by GPS from your front door is a wise move, as well.
So I’m going to give the RRtY a go, this year. So far I’ve got booked in;My RRTY was helped enormously by advice from El Supremo who suggested i had a handy 200k perm near me on the books and try to ride it at the start of the month, to have it safely ridden as soon as possible, just in case. There was a handy one best me and i rode it half a dozen times that year, sometimes clockwise, or anti clock. Signing up for calendar events is a bit of a risk and you might find Real Life means you can't ride that event. Working out a 200k DIY by GPS from your front door is a wise move, as well.
Also: you can "like" on Facebook, or follow on Twitter, your local countyy council roads gritting team and they'll tell you when the road surface temperature will drop below freezing and where they'll be gritting the roads. Very useful.
Dunnoh about England but Scottish councils are required to publish their gritting priorities, most have it on their website as a map, so only need to follow the roads Twitter accounts to see when they plan to be out.
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April - Snow Hare 200 Helpers Ride
May - Reiver Fever 300
June - Debatable Lands 200
July - Four Tops 222
August - DIY 200
September - Talla Ho 200
October - Scottish Borders Randonnee 200
First attempt at a RRTY, never thought about it when living in Stornoway - too many DIYs in short daylight hours with the majority of cafes closed. Looking to complete by my 61st birthday in March. Next event is Long Dark Tea Time of an Audax Soul in November then onto DIYs.
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I did something similar last February. In conclusion I decided to strip my wheel hubs and regrease the bearings.
Month/Attempt No 5 6 May Snow Hare 4 Moscow Express June Lantern Rouge DIY 200 (Moulin Muirs route sheet test) July Solway C2C2C July Edition DIY Panic 300 August ToBaG Rothes Recce September Border Nights (My revenge) Talla Ho October Cheviot Coasts and Castles Moulin Muirs November Long Dark Windy Teatime Och Hills test ride DIY December Tour of the Ochils Org Ride Dukes Pass DIY January February March April
So I’m going to give the RRtY a go, this year. So far I’ve got booked in;
Jan - Willy warmer 200k
Feb - Winter Boat ride 200k
March - Gently Bentley 200k
April - LWL 400k
May - Bryan Chapman 600k or Dauntsey Dawdle 400k
June - Ditchling Devil 200k perm.
July - London-Anglesey-London 1000k
I’ll worry about the second half of the year, later, but it will probably be 200k events after LAL.
Month/Attempt No 5 6 May Snow Hare 4 Moscow Express June Lantern Rouge DIY 200 (Moulin Muirs route sheet test) July Solway C2C2C July Edition DIY Panic 300 August ToBaG Rothes Recce September Border Nights (My revenge) Talla Ho October Cheviot Coasts and Castles Moulin Muirs November Long Dark Windy Teatime Och Hills test ride DIY December Tour of the Ochils Org Ride Dukes Pass DIY January Chip Run DIY 1 Chip Run DIY 2 (TBC) February An excuse to use the Kilcreggan Ferry (TBC) March April
I'd normally ride on the 1st but I was up till 5am enjoying myself and had conveniently left the bike at home, spent the 4 days recovering (I don't drink so... yikes age...) so hopefully I'll get January's in over the next couple of weekends.
Plan is to have a bit of a break from RRTY after these 2, hopefully not due to injury or lurgy!
Month/Attempt No | 5 | 6 |
May | Snow Hare 4 | Moscow Express |
June | Lantern Rouge | DIY 200 (Moulin Muirs route sheet test) |
July | Solway C2C2C July Edition | DIY Panic 300 |
August | ToBaG | Rothes Recce |
September | Border Nights (My revenge) | Talla Ho |
October | Cheviot Coasts and Castles | Moulin Muirs |
November | Long Dark Windy Teatime | Och Hills test ride DIY |
December | Tour of the Ochils Org Ride | Dukes Pass DIY |
January | Chip Run DIY 1 | Chip Run DIY 2 |
February | An excuse to use the Kilcreggan Ferry | Audax Ecosse do The Somme aka Tour of East Lothian, god that was Wet and Muddy |
March | Lantern Rouging Och Hills then an ECE to 300... What was I thinking | DIY from North Berwick to the hoose, planned to take advantage of a stiff South Easterly, but had south and east bound sections :facepalm: |
April |
Month/Attempt No | 5 | 6 |
May | Snow Hare 4 | Moscow Express |
June | Lantern Rouge | DIY 200 (Moulin Muirs route sheet test) |
July | Solway C2C2C July Edition | DIY Panic 300 |
August | ToBaG | Rothes Recce |
September | Border Nights (My revenge) | Talla Ho |
October | Cheviot Coasts and Castles | Moulin Muirs |
November | Long Dark Windy Teatime | Och Hills test ride DIY |
December | Tour of the Ochils Org Ride | Dukes Pass DIY |
January | Chip Run DIY 1 | Chip Run DIY 2 |
February | An excuse to use the Kilcreggan Ferry | Audax Ecosse do The Somme aka Tour of East Lothian, god that was Wet and Muddy |
March | Och Hills + ECE | DIY from North Berwick to the hoose |
April | Turra Coo | Eilean Dubh |
Is that your Ultra RRtY then?
Plans for #7... erm... will see how things pan out
Plans for #7... erm... will see how things pan out
1st of month always provides the 1st opportunity to crack on with RRtY. So I was awheel last Monday as last training before LEL. Couple +ves. Ride keeps RRtY flowing continuous since Jun 2003; this one completed Series No 37.
Third +ve was a CV19 hit, so laid low late July and opted to miss Volunteer duties at LEL HQ. Hopefully clear for LEL.
QuotePlans for #7... erm... will see how things pan out
May - Hellfire Corner
June - Snow Roads
July - Perm version of my Roamin in the Gloamin event for next year (would be 3.75 AAA but I did advisory route...)
August - North Coast Classic 600 Perm (pending validation)
September - Flattish ACME Grand
October - Moulin Muirs Org Ride
Would be rude to stop now
Early Dec and Winter now the big RRtY obstacle. Managed to gain 102 points last AUK year and well set for this new AUK year. Just completed 1st Dec 200 on dry but cold day to complete Series 39.1st of month always provides the 1st opportunity to crack on with RRtY. So I was awheel last Monday as last training before LEL. Couple +ves. Ride keeps RRtY flowing continuous since Jun 2003; this one completed Series No 37.
Third +ve was a CV19 hit, so laid low late July and opted to miss Volunteer duties at LEL HQ. Hopefully clear for LEL.
CV19 eliminated me from LEL, so had to rethink my ambitions. New target to reach 100 points in year at age 75. On target if I hit 4 x 200km each month. Managed Aug and Sep and having ridden a 200km on 1 Oct, just 3 more for Oct for the magic 100! Just happens I have 4 series running and Sat completed #38. Next target will be #39 on first Dec ride and #40 next June. This RRtY project is becoming an Obsession!
In december I abandoned #8 (running from June), just too busy to shoehorn a 4th DIY in.Honestly I have trouble when I have more than 2 concurrently. I had two on the go, but after LEL didn't get a second one done in August. So even keeping three running is impressive.
But today I finished #5 :thumbsup: Numbers 6 and 7 should finish in March.
December - Ride to Bridge of OrchyQuotePlans for #7... erm... will see how things pan out
May - Hellfire Corner
June - Snow Roads
July - Perm version of my Roamin in the Gloamin event for next year (would be 3.75 AAA but I did advisory route...)
August - North Coast Classic 600 Perm (pending validation)
September - Flattish ACME Grand
October - Moulin Muirs Org Ride
November - Long Dark Teatime, as always sets me up for winter weather, it never always gets worse...
For a bit of fun (well - my idea of fun as a math geek) - I plotted a histogram of the number of people that accomplish a given number of RRtY series. And I 'threw' a finger in the air negative exponential model at it to highlight the incentive of badges.That assumes everyone had claimed everything they're entitled to. I certainly haven't.
I've deliberately zoomed into people that have done 10 or more to make the detail more visible. Kudus to the people that do many multiples of this!
(https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQpUG0aGWiNik5r0yOpJumBFAt63bNdNxRvT9qxv-ypSvhdUkskHOmfmMax_U0sOv8Rqc_Ib-cfpnnq/pubchart?oid=1642251318&format=image)
- The blue line bars are the current number of riders with a given number of series.
- The red line is my 'finger in the air' negative expo model with some hand cranking of coefficients to suit the shape I wanted!
- The Yellow line is whether more or less people achieve the model's prediction in the real world
- The Model knows nothing about badges
Which is all a very complicated way of saying we love a good challenge and badge. And I am particularly impressed by those that do 10 and more - that is WAY above what you would normally expect without incentive IMHO.
I note Chris Whitty has completed one. Likely not over the period 2020/21.
CORONATION CELEBRATION (late Queen on 2 Jun 1953) FOR 40TH RRTY
Cannot ride on Sat 3rd as, being a Mancunian, I have loyalties to the day’s FA Cup Final. Started my RRtY campaign harmlessly in 2003 and built my Series by riding my new-designed Permanents. Must admit these last 10 series have become progressively harder and taken longer; could it be age-related, now 76. Deliberately routed this celebratory Perm (SP36) ride through the eponymous village of Poulton, which was on my commute between Cirencester and Brize Norton for 2yrs in the early 1980s. So have appropriate photo record, similar to my 30th RRtY celebration. Have Series 41 & 42 running to Autumn but need to make serious decision when to pull the plug?
Reaching 40 has provided a huge relief but provided questions that only time will sort. Riding over the last 4years, since wife Shirley died has provided enormous continuity. And the nature of the countryside surrounding Cheltenham provides such wonderful opportunities for great days abike.
CORONATION CELEBRATION (late Queen on 2 Jun 1953) FOR 40TH RRTY
Cannot ride on Sat 3rd as, being a Mancunian, I have loyalties to the day’s FA Cup Final. Started my RRtY campaign harmlessly in 2003 and built my Series by riding my new-designed Permanents. Must admit these last 10 series have become progressively harder and taken longer; could it be age-related, now 76. Deliberately routed this celebratory Perm (SP36) ride through the eponymous village of Poulton, which was on my commute between Cirencester and Brize Norton for 2yrs in the early 1980s. So have appropriate photo record, similar to my 30th RRtY celebration. Have Series 41 & 42 running to Autumn but need to make serious decision when to pull the plug?
Reaching 40 has provided a huge relief but provided questions that only time will sort. Riding over the last 4years, since wife Shirley died has provided enormous continuity. And the nature of the countryside surrounding Cheltenham provides such wonderful opportunities for great days abike.
The number climbs to 41 with completion on 12 August, with series 42 only 2 events short. Next problem is "Do I continue and start further series?"
CORONATION CELEBRATION (late Queen on 2 Jun 1953) FOR 40TH RRTY
Cannot ride on Sat 3rd as, being a Mancunian, I have loyalties to the day’s FA Cup Final. Started my RRtY campaign harmlessly in 2003 and built my Series by riding my new-designed Permanents. Must admit these last 10 series have become progressively harder and taken longer; could it be age-related, now 76. Deliberately routed this celebratory Perm (SP36) ride through the eponymous village of Poulton, which was on my commute between Cirencester and Brize Norton for 2yrs in the early 1980s. So have appropriate photo record, similar to my 30th RRtY celebration. Have Series 41 & 42 running to Autumn but need to make serious decision when to pull the plug?
Reaching 40 has provided a huge relief but provided questions that only time will sort. Riding over the last 4years, since wife Shirley died has provided enormous continuity. And the nature of the countryside surrounding Cheltenham provides such wonderful opportunities for great days abike.
The number climbs to 41 with completion on 12 August, with series 42 only 2 events short. Next problem is "Do I continue and start further series?"
2022-23 :thumbsup:
2023-24
Feb - Spring Tonic 200
Mar - March Madness AAA 200
Apr - DIY Salisbury 200
May - Cheltenham New Flyer 200 (Fixed)
June - Up the Downs 200 (Fixed)
July - Condordax 200 (Fixed)
Aug - DIY 200 (Fixed)
Sept - Essex R&R 200 (Fixed)
A lovely ride in Essex and the end of summer. Time to dig out the warmer clothes and gird the loins for interesting winter rides.
Number 8 so farNow here's the question...
Feb - ToTo Org Ride
March - Yet another Easy 200
April - Easy 200, stupidly over stretched my right Achillies on Muckhard Golf Course that messed me up for a few weeks
May - LlanfairPG 400 - Had to walk some of the hills due to riding mostly one legged due to the above
June - Dick McT's Century + ECE
July - The final Megajoulesexpenditure Audax - Snow hare takes the Scenic route 300
August - Clyde coast cruise
September - Lyons Lawers and Moors
Although I have done RRTY a few years ago (once), I thought I might have another go starting in January.
We are likely to be going to York for a few days in early January so I was thinking of doing a DIY Perm version of Dean Clementsons Yorkshire Grit 200. I was rather hoping he might put the event on again in January but I cant find any mention of it (yet).
Has anyone else done this ride and what is it like on the exposed sections alongside the A1(M) going North please?
I have 2 days left available to get a 200 in for October, I was planning to ride today but had a duff night, might need to use one of my emergency saved annual leave days.Oh, to enjoy the luxury of retirement with a choice of 7 potential riding days each week. It is just the wrotten weather than excludes many days. Hence the freedom to achieve 42 RRtYs in 21 years and 2 potential Q rides already bagged for October.
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planning ice-free or gritted hilly routes in the south of Scotland not easyPlanning ice free hilly routes anywhere is not easy, generally the main roads which tend to be gritted have been designed to minimise hills.
The South Bucks Winter Warmer was very, very cold. Indicated -6 all day on the wahoo, with a low of -7 through Benson at night. My slowest 200km ever - but 107 entered, 32 started and 27 finished. With me as lantern rouge. A tough ride!Well done. Yes that was a tough, cold ride, but it completed my RRtY so it had to be done!
November's ride for rrty8 was a test of a midland valley 200/400 im planning to run next year.
2 bits need adjusted.
Just December and January to go...
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Alas I can't do a brevet in January, so year 2 stops 1 ride short.I managed a Sunday ride on 28th to keep my latest Series at 4 strong. It takes some deep advance planning and sometimes luck not to miss a month. Commiserations.
More important family matters need my time and focus.
There will be plenty of time for audax in future.