Yet Another Cycling Forum
General Category => Audax => Topic started by: BlackSheep on 16 January, 2016, 02:40:49 pm
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There are still a few places available for those wanting to get their RTTY ride for February out of the way as early as possible. The route traces through pretty lanes and roads through Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, the Wye Valley, South Gloucestershire, the cotswolds and an easy finish through the Severn Vale. Controls at Allensmore, Chepstow, Malmesbury.The controls are aware of - and are looking forward to cyclists visiting.
At this time of year, the temperature could be quite low - so please do not compromise yourself by not eating. The controls are fairly evenly spaced - and on some stages you're unlikely to find establishments to buy snacks between controls. This ride probably requires cyclists to snack at the controls, rather than eat huge ammounts at the first - and then bounce every control aftrwards. Cyclists have tried this, and afterwards commented that they made a mistake in adopting this option.
The route follows countryside on public roads roads/lanes that may contain steep ascents and/or descents, along with any other features that public thoroughfares may have, please familiarise yourself with the route, as per AUK handbook notes. You have been made aware.
Ride departure & arrivee from the Royal hop Pole PH in Tewkesbury.
BlackSheep CC is keen to ensure that as many of the rides hosted are recognised not only by AUK but also ACP. To this end BlackSheep CC are only able to provisionally validate this ride.
Brevets cards will be retained at the end of the event to enable this particular validation process at the end of the event, Your brevet card will be returned to you once they have been formally validated.
Up to date route sheets and GPS files are available to download at http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/16-180/
The controls are all fairly evenly spaced, although there will be places to stop in between should you so wish.
Please also refer to the event page on the AUK website for further, weather, travel and facilities info.
Please note the GPS files have been generated with maximum definition for profiling purposes. And as such probably has too many track points for most GPS units, it is a relatively simple task to reduce this to a number suitable for your unit. First of all, save the file attached to your hard drive. You then need to go to the Bikehike website (other sites may also offer this service). And once on the create route page, upload the file. Once uploaded, click on the options box, and enter the number of points you wish to reduce to. Then click reduce, you can then down load this file to your hard drive and then to your GPS, I don't think it's possible to download direct to your GPS from the web site.
If you're going to utilise them, please use the files that best suit your machine, and I leave you to make that decision. I'm not an expert in the workings of individual GPS units. And will not be able to answer individual queries concerning the files' suitability. If you have specific download issues, I suggest you contact the relevent official within AUK, the files are proven as fit for use.
There are also numerous car parks in town you can use, none are more than five minutes cycle from the ride departure. Further information can be found at http://Tewkesbury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1801 please be aware some car parks have height restrictions, so if your bike travels on the roof - be aware there may be a degree of interference between bike and barriers. If this causes you an issue, and the resultant effect likewise are your responsibility.
The popularity of the events from both Tewkesbury and Bushley continues to rise, more and more cyclists are travelling to the events from further away. This inevitably means they are either departing their homes extremely early, or camping/sleeping in cars somewhere en-route.
In and effort to ensure everyone has the opportunity to eat something before they venture-forth "sur le velo", a light breakfast will be offered free of charge to all. Energy-wise it should certainly be enough to get you to the first control where you can have another breakfast in true "Hobbit" fashion.
The Royal Hop Pole, is shown as S/F on the "Start Map" jpg. I would suggest parking your bike at the rear, access is via St. Mary's Lane. - there's plenty of space, just don't block the fire escapes or tables in the smoking area.
The Royal Hop Pole opens at 07:00, so if you wish to have a light breakfast (included in entry fee), please arrive earlier rather than later
Those going for max VFM, you may need lights for the latter part of the day.
As for B&Bs in the area, it is probably best that you use Google to search for your requirements, Or try Tewkesbury Tourist information centre http://www.outofthehat.org.uk/,
The JD Wetherspoon (also the ride departure & arrivee) in the centre of Tewkesbury is a hotel http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/hotels/the-royal-hop-pole.
There's both Premier Inn http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/TEWBRE/tewkesbury and Travelodge http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/401/Tewkesbury-hotel both about a mile from the start, (both on M5J9),
There are campsites at the locations below, but it may be worth checking if they're open in winter.
Lower Lode, it's about a 20 minute cycle ride from the start/arrivee, further details at http://www.lowerlodeinn.co.uk/
Haw Bridge, roughly 25 - 30 mins away by bike. http://www.hawbridgeinn.co.uk/
Croft Farm camp site 5 - 10 minutes from the start, quite a few cyclists have used it in the past - and have rated quite highly. http://www.croftfarmleisure.co.uk/
As the ride starts at 7:30 a.m. to maximise the use of daylight, you will need lights for the earlier part of the ride - please make sure you have them and they're fit for purpose.
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hope its warmer than last year :thumbsup:
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hope its warmer than last year :thumbsup:
indeed, IIRC it wasn`t exactly tropical and I recall a route choice of sheet ice or potholes at one point near How Caple---as well as interesting combinations of ice / mud / frozen mud ::-) but it was `fun` :thumbsup: I wore a lot of clothes too
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I'll be going to Waitrose in Malmesbury this time instead of the Coop on the outskirts where the manager was a complete idiot :facepalm:
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In and looking forward to this.
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The AUK website has come back on stream, so it is now possible to enter this event.
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I'm in for this one - having taken Dec and Jan off riding 200's so I didn't get too stuck on the RRTY hamster wheel. Really looking forward to it - rode last year and remember the fairly gentle finish which was much appreciated
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I'm in. :thumbsup:
My foot is well and truly trapped in the hamster wheel for RRtY number 2. ;)
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All post "AUK site meltdown" entries should have entry confirmation in your inboxes.
As usual, if your SPAM filter doesn't like Bcc mailing, check there. Failing that, check your e-mail that's logged on your AUK details.
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I'll be going to Waitrose in Malmesbury this time instead of the Coop on the outskirts where the manager was a complete idiot :facepalm:
I'm thinking of going back to the co-op just to taunt him :demon:
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Last call for anyone that's undecided, just a couple of spaces left.
Come and have a day out on "Bairdy's favourite "
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Last call for anyone that's undecided, just a couple of spaces left.
Come and have a day out on "Bairdy's favourite "
I've ridden it seven times over the last four years but not ridden it since the last calendar event in Feb 15.
I like it's square shape.
Can we have a Blacksheep round ride and an arched ride to make the full set?
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Last call for anyone that's undecided, just a couple of spaces left.
Come and have a day out on "Bairdy's favourite "
I've ridden it seven times over the last four years but not ridden it since the last calendar event in Feb 15.
I like it's square shape.
Can we have a Blacksheep round ride and an arched ride to make the full set?
It would be impressive if we could do a sheep shape one :thumbsup:
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Last call for anyone that's undecided, just a couple of spaces left.
Come and have a day out on "Bairdy's favourite "
I've ridden it seven times over the last four years but not ridden it since the last calendar event in Feb 15.
I like it's square shape.
Can we have a Blacksheep round ride and an arched ride to make the full set?
It would be impressive if we could do a sheep shape one :thumbsup:
A sheep shaped one would be really baaaaadd, so it's down to Mr Blacksheep.... Woolly do it, or won't he ??
;D ;D ;D
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I'm in (well, I've just paid on paypal!).
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I'm in (well, I've just paid on paypal!).
And with that the fold door firmly closes, no more room.
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Last call for anyone that's undecided, just a couple of spaces left.
Come and have a day out on "Bairdy's favourite "
I've ridden it seven times over the last four years but not ridden it since the last calendar event in Feb 15.
I like it's square shape.
Can we have a Blacksheep round ride and an arched ride to make the full set?
It would be impressive if we could do a sheep shape one :thumbsup:
A sheep shaped one would be really baaaaadd, so it's down to Mr Blacksheep.... Woolly do it, or won't he ??
;D ;D ;D
Have a look at the pic inside a "Benjamin Allen's Spring Tonic." Brevet card, that's as near as we get.
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I DNFd it once so you could say it went pear shaped ;D
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Hypothetical question - if the Severn Bridge is closed to cyclists because of high winds, do we switch to train?
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I trust I will be back for the Rugby?
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Hypothetical question - if the Severn Bridge is closed to cyclists because of high winds, do we switch to train?
They can close the bridge to motorised traffic but have no powers to shut both cyclepaths at the same time.....
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I am seriously considering staying at home on Saturday having seen the forecast, whether or not the bridge is open.
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I am seriously considering staying at home on Saturday having seen the forecast, whether or not the bridge is open.
+1 :(
the weather does seem lack a degree of pleasantness, forecast for Saturday has steadily deteriorated from not too bad to now heavy rain dawn to dusk with good strong winds too
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Re the Severn Bridge, I have crossed the cyclepath when the bridge is closed to all vehicles due to high winds. Best to use the downwind side which will be the side furthest away from Bristol this weekend.
On one notable occasion I was kneeling down gripping my bike for fear of it (and me) blowing away but the path remained open.
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The wind blew my helmet cover off during the bridge crossing once, snapping the helmet visor clips. I don't fancy 420 km of rain, so will keep an eye on the forecast.
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I trust I will be back for the Rugby?
I've aranged for it to be shown on the large screen TVs at arrivee
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On one notable occasion I was kneeling down gripping my bike for fear of it (and me) blowing away but the path remained open.
I think this falls squarely into the category of "feats of audaciousness which I have no desire to emulate" ... :)
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Have never DNS'd before but these conditions look a bit too much for me to consider the day a fun experience (we are meant to enjoy it, aren't we?).
Have e-mailed Mark to let him know - don't think I'll be the last.
But the senseless guilt I feel.....where does that come from?
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I'll be there. It's only water and it's fairly warm at least. Might be worth having a mop on standby at the Wetherspoons though.
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I'll be there, just trying to work out which bike to use.
To be honest the only iffy bit regards to the wind is likely to be the Severn Bridge as long as you use the Northen cycle path (going by the wind direction from the weather forecast) it shouldnt be too scarey. The first bit is through lanes with high hedges providing shelter a reckon a bit of a head wind from Wormelow to Chepstow, cross wind across the Bridge and then a helping hand after Malmesbury. Mind the 2 or 3 inches of rain might be unpleasant.
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I generally find that the weather on the day is never as bad as that predicted. Of course there are always exceptions, but I'm still planning to go.
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Re the Severn Bridge, I have crossed the cyclepath when the bridge is closed to all vehicles due to high winds. Best to use the downwind side which will be the side furthest away from Bristol this weekend.
On one notable occasion I was kneeling down gripping my bike for fear of it (and me) blowing away but the path remained open.
Not the only Banjo incident on the Severn Bridge though is it?
Didn't you once get ill on a ride and throw up over the side of the bridge. Some passers by thought you were a "jumper" and insisted on walking you to safety? ;D
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The stage back to Tewkesbury will be pure awesome.
(I won't be riding though )
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But the senseless guilt I feel.....where does that come from?
I feel much the same. That said I would rather DNS than DNF. If the weather does turn out as predicted that would be a real possibility. The gales and the rain combined would make the ride truly unpleasant at best, dangerous at worst.
Sorry Mark, but it is a DNS for me.
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We set off for Tewkesbury this morning but only got 7km before breaking down :'(
Crossing the Severn Bridge was fine last time we did it when it was windy, but take care on the last 100m where the wind can much stronger due to being funnelled along the coast.
Have fun :thumbsup:
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I will be there.
First Audax for a while, it could be whose, as Mike says it's only a bit of water and quite warm plus no ice.
Joolz
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Have never DNS'd before but these conditions look a bit too much for me to consider the day a fun experience (we are meant to enjoy it, aren't we?).
Have e-mailed Mark to let him know - don't think I'll be the last.
But the senseless guilt I feel.....where does that come from?
Don`t know but feel slightly same;
however each and every will have own reasons for wanting ride a 200---is it for pleasure / scenery / comaraderie / sense achievement / having `conquered` difficult conditions?
Personally I`d like an enjoyable, challenging ride , and chat to those I know type ride and expected conditions rule out the enjoyment factor big time. have had enough this winter of wet and windy conditions !!! just pure unenjoyable slog :(
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Off to bed now to (hopefully) sleep (no caffeine) all day. If the weather looks grotty/windy at 1am, I won't slog over :(
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Off to bed now to (hopefully) sleep (no caffeine) all day. If the weather looks grotty/windy at 1am, I won't slog over :(
This http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/observation/map/gcmbgp1s7#?map=Rainfall&fcTime=1454659200&zoom=7&lon=-2.89&lat=52.52 may help you decide---play spot the rain band !!
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That is history and while I can see a rain band that is forecast to be decaying in East Anglia by the early hours of tomorrow the rain band is still somewhere southwest of Ireland practicing being wet and windy for tomorrow's ride.
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Re the Severn Bridge, I have crossed the cyclepath when the bridge is closed to all vehicles due to high winds. Best to use the downwind side which will be the side furthest away from Bristol this weekend.
On one notable occasion I was kneeling down gripping my bike for fear of it (and me) blowing away but the path remained open.
Thank you Banjo for those words of reassurance. The bike is now safely packed in the back of the car with knee pads at the ready.
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About to leave for my porridge with honey and banana and coffee!
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Re the Severn Bridge, I have crossed the cyclepath when the bridge is closed to all vehicles due to high winds. Best to use the downwind side which will be the side furthest away from Bristol this weekend.
On one notable occasion I was kneeling down gripping my bike for fear of it (and me) blowing away but the path remained open.
Not the only Banjo incident on the Severn Bridge though is it?
Didn't you once get ill on a ride and throw up over the side of the bridge. Some passers by thought you were a "jumper" and insisted on walking you to safety? ;D
Yes ,that's one incident I would prefer to forget, laid low by a chicken sandwich.
good luck everyone.
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That is history and while I can see a rain band that is forecast to be decaying in East Anglia by the early hours of tomorrow the rain band is still somewhere southwest of Ireland practicing being wet and windy for tomorrow's ride.
rain band has practised very well and it`s set in as steady heavy rain now---big SW England shaped and sized wodge of rain heading NE;
Bon courage to all riding :thumbsup:
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Lots of audacious boys and girls have ventured into the looming daylight.
I'm sure they will feel short-changed if the predicted gale force wind & rain doesn't arrive soon.
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Lots of audacious boys and girls have ventured into the looming daylight.
I'm sure they will feel short-changed if the predicted gale force wind & rain doesn't arrive soon.
I hope they survive...if Bikey Mikey's riding today, I hope he attaches ballast to his bike before he attempts the Severn bridge :o.
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I have just heard that the Severn Bridge has now been CLOSED because of the winds :o
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sorry mark i have decided not to ride today
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[Olthwaite]Type 7, 23, 17, 32...[/Olthwaite]
So far ;D
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It is very windy in Gloucestershire
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Have never DNS'd before but these conditions look a bit too much for me to consider the day a fun experience (we are meant to enjoy it, aren't we?).
Have e-mailed Mark to let him know - don't think I'll be the last.
But the senseless guilt I feel.....where does that come from?
You've got nothing to worry about Pete.
Proper guilt is DNF'ing with some mechanical issues after just 17 miles, limping back to Tewkesbury, driving home to Malmesbury, then going into town this afternoon and seeing riders outside of the Summer Cafe control whom I'd ridden with earlier.
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The Severn Bridge was moving alot :sick:
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I hope and trust everybody got back safe and well and like to thank Mark for his efforts. I'm impressed with all you guys and gals for fitness/mental strength - really impressed.
Really good to meet James and Oliver two really friendly and fit guys who helped this newbie around.
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I hope and trust everybody got back safe and well and like to thank Mark for his efforts. I'm impressed with all you guys and gals for fitness/mental strength - really impressed.
Really good to meet James and Oliver two really friendly and fit guys who helped this newby around.
You needed no help from us! But very glad to have met you.
And thanks for organising the 200km long bike wash and blow dry facilities Mark. It was fun :) See you in April
James
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I have just heard that the Severn Bridge has now been CLOSED because of the winds :o
It was closed in the Eastbound direction ony when several of us passed over early afternoon. No problems for bicycles though at least until near the Eastern end of the bridge where the wind seemed to appear very suddenly and very strongly.
A very wet and windy day no doubt about it. I don't believe it stopped raining for more than a few minutes for the 16 odd hours of my extended ride. The only comparable ride in my memory was the infamous Irish Mail of (I think) 2007. Still, it wasn't really cold at any time provided you kept moving. I did get a bit cold at the finish and also when fixing a puncture.
Thanks very much to Mark for continuing to treat us with this excellent series of rides.
Wel done to Joolz on his return to Audax; you were unlucky with the conditions but you obviously still have the required fitness and grit.
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A really good day out - mainly for the company. Joolz's first calendar event in about 18 months after an accident which, somehow, I hadn't heard about. The two of us rode nearly all the way round with two other guys but in true audax fashion we didn't introduce ourselves.
Following Mikey across the Severn Bridge was interesting! Bikes aren't meant to be ridden at that angle but I guess I looked the same to the person behind me.
However probably the most exciting part was Joolz completely losing his brakes on the descent after Birdlip. The rest of the ride was very cautious.
Thanks to Mark for a pleasant route, warm welcome back and entertaining and memorable weather. A classic in the mould of BC 2003, BCM 2009
Tony
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No one's mentioned the floods / fords! Especially the one to be discovered in the dark. Six in all? I think I may also have Mike to thank for a quick tip that saved my day -- a cable tie to make a rear derailleur with snapped cable serviceable again. (And I now have even more respect for the mad folk who ride single-speed.)
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Thanks Mark for another great ride, there were times we rode for over an hour without encountering a car, bliss..... all the controls were exemplary, quick and efficient and as always weather guaranteed!
As usual, weather not as bad as predicted, it was wet but if you were dressed for the occasion this was not a problem, it was windy but I never felt as risk except the for the final section of the Severn Bridge which could have been walked if required. It wasn’t cold unless you didn’t have the right amount of layers on for your needs.
Stage one was on the whole shielded from the wind by hedgerow
Stage two was tougher, the Wye Valley was shielded so it was only the section from Alensmore to Monmouth that was challenging, however you were shielded during the climbs and there were a few of those including the infamous Llancloudy that was a lot easier than I remember during the final leg of the BCM
Stage three was fine, the wind was slightly behind you for the majority of the stage
Stage four was excellent, the fabled tailwind carried us back to arrive with little effort
It was great to see the usual suspects and welcome back Joolz who I rode with for a while and as usual appeared to be taking it all in his stride.
Unfortunately my riding partner Jason had to DNF @ Chepstow due to a knee issue. GWS Jason
I rode the last stage and a half with (Newport) Jack, thank you for the excellent company
Next up: Mr. Pickwick's March Madness
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Yes, Tony BCM 2009 comes to mind :o. Great riding with again, sorry about forced slow bit at the end. Have to find out what was caused that. They perfect at the start of ride.
Thank you Mark a great route on traffic free lanes and for the weather. Plus Mr Witherspoons from Fish and Chips and a pint of cider.
Joolz
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Well, that was roughly a 26 hour, 469 km unforgettable day out! Respect to Lee on his fifth audax (nice chatting with you). I hope Dai got a bed for the night. Must get lighter and fitter before the next hilly ride, and make my rear lights pothole proof.
Thanks Mark!
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Well, that was roughly a 26 hour, 469 km unforgettable day out! Respect to Lee on his fifth audax (nice chatting with you). I hope Dai got a bed for the night. Must get lighter and fitter before the next hilly ride, and make my rear lights pothole proof.
Thanks Mark!
Good to meet you yesterday and thanks for all the advice to an Audax Newbie! :)
469km in that sort of weather? No that's what I call audacious!
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No one's mentioned the floods / fords! Especially the one to be discovered in the dark. Six in all? I think I may also have Mike to thank for a quick tip that saved my day -- a cable tie to make a rear derailleur with snapped cable serviceable again. (And I now have even more respect for the mad folk who ride single-speed.)
Yep that was me... But I got the idea from someone else back in the dim mists of time !!
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I have to say that I take my hat off to everybody that completed the ride yesterday. I decided on Friday evening not to ride due to the forecast of two inches of rain and gale force winds which would have made the ride very unpleasant, for me at least. Well done to everybody that took part and Bikeabilityman in particular. 469Km is remarkable given the conditions. I'll be back for the March Madness.
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Rain was forecast in MK when I awoke, but it was dry, so I thought the weathermen got it wrong again (I didn't book the Jan Sale this time). If I'd known it WOULD be that bad, I'd have gone back to bed and done a club ride instead. Once I'm out though, my stubbornness takes over.
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Rain was forecast in MK when I awoke, but it was dry, so I thought the weathermen got it wrong again (I didn't book the Jan Sale this time). If I'd known it WOULD be that bad, I'd have gone back to bed and done a club ride instead. Once I'm out though, my stubbornness takes over.
A very impressive standin for the inimitable Mr. teethgrinder. I salute you.
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Rain was forecast in MK when I awoke, but it was dry, so I thought the weathermen got it wrong again (I didn't book the Jan Sale this time). If I'd known it WOULD be that bad, I'd have gone back to bed and done a club ride instead. Once I'm out though, my stubbornness takes over.
A very impressive standin for the inimitable Mr. teethgrinder. I salute you.
Not me! I did text him midweek to see if he was cycling to Tewkesbury, but got no reply. Probably enjoying lots of lie ins!
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No one's mentioned the floods / fords! Especially the one to be discovered in the dark. Six in all? I think I may also have Mike to thank for a quick tip that saved my day -- a cable tie to make a rear derailleur with snapped cable serviceable again. (And I now have even more respect for the mad folk who ride single-speed.)
Yep that was me... But I got the idea from someone else back in the dim mists of time !!
Trying to picture it. Did you pull some cable from the mech end so they overlap, then zip them super tight? one time my cable snapped on the way to work, so screwed in the high adjuster to get there, then replaced the cable in my lunch break (the weather wasn't like yesterday though).
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Rain was forecast in MK when I awoke, but it was dry, so I thought the weathermen got it wrong again (I didn't book the Jan Sale this time). If I'd known it WOULD be that bad, I'd have gone back to bed and done a club ride instead. Once I'm out though, my stubbornness takes over.
A very impressive standin for the inimitable Mr. teethgrinder. I salute you.
Not me! I did text him midweek to see if he was cycling to Tewkesbury, but got no reply. Probably enjoying lots of lie ins!
He was riding with Kajsa Tylen :thumbsup:
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What a totally action-packed value-for-money day that was. Sorry to read so many DNS/DNFs, but understandable under brutal conditions. Thank you Mark for another grand route and great and various company along the way. Must mention Joolz who loaned me a rear light which probably saved me more than once on darkened and water logged lanes [Oh Spa Cycles special Christmas wheel-dynahub bundle - where is thine light when I am most at need of it?]
Top marks for those who resisted the temptation of dining in the Summer Cafe for a little warming soup and manned it out in the rain and wind outside the Co-Op. Perhaps there should be a special medal for those resisting creature comforts in even the most extreme of conditions - the Proof of Extreme Passage.
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No one's mentioned the floods / fords! Especially the one to be discovered in the dark. Six in all? I think I may also have Mike to thank for a quick tip that saved my day -- a cable tie to make a rear derailleur with snapped cable serviceable again. (And I now have even more respect for the mad folk who ride single-speed.)
Yep that was me... But I got the idea from someone else back in the dim mists of time !!
Trying to picture it. Did you pull some cable from the mech end so they overlap, then zip them super tight? one time my cable snapped on the way to work, so screwed in the high adjuster to get there, then replaced the cable in my lunch break (the weather wasn't like yesterday though).
I'm hoping this picture will explain it (if it posts) ...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1460/24536132839_09243e1fe6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Dob6t6)IMG_0650 (https://flic.kr/p/Dob6t6) by Anon Postrestant (https://www.flickr.com/photos/96847536@N04/), on Flickr
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I see. Never seen that before. I carry zip ties, but only used them to fix mudguards.
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You can also 'fix' cable brakes if the cable breaks near the lever...
You get the cable out of its 'outer' and tie a loop in it, and attach a cable tie loop through the cable loop...
Then use another cable tie to hold the whole lot somewhere on the handlebar..
When you want to brake you pull on the cable tie loop, most easily done using your thumb, (while your fingers curl round the hood), and that pulls the cable etc...
Obviously you need to get the loops just the right length, and you won't get as much braking, but I've done this and it got me home... (Many years ago...)
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Great to read so many accounts of the day's adventures. Think its time to knock this event on the head, the action of one cupid stunt has not acted "In the best possible taste".
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Great to read so many accounts of the day's adventures. Think its time to knock this event on the head, the action of one cupid stunt has not acted "In the best possible taste".
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Great to read so many accounts of the day's adventures. Think its time to knock this event on the head, the action of one cupid stunt has not acted "In the best possible taste".
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You best have a look at https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=95810.0 it could probably serve to be the straw that breaks the back. I don't mind a challenge, but along with the increase in abuse from some members in the last few years makes me wonder if life might be more less stressful by becoming a civil enforcement officer.
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Great to read so many accounts of the day's adventures. Think its time to knock this event on the head, the action of one cupid stunt has not acted "In the best possible taste".
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You best have a look at https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=95810.0 it could probably serve to be the straw that breaks the back. I don't mind a challenge, but along with the increase in abuse from some members in the last few years makes me wonder if life might be more less stressful by becoming a civil enforcement officer.
Mark I am really sorry to read this and your thoughts of pulling plug on the 200; those of your events that I`ve ridden I`ve thoroughly enjoyed, great routes, good organisation and a lot of thought , effort planning put in by yourself. They have enabled me to ride in areas I`d not normally visit from here as well as being good challenges.
It is a real disgrace that as an organiser you have had to deal with (totally inexcusable) abuse on occasions ---be assured that they are in the vast minority and that so many AUKs support and enjoy your events :thumbsup:
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I agree, as someone fairly new to Audax I have only ridden one of Mark's events but found it a superbly organised, enjoyable ride.
The Paypal dispute is one thing but "abuse from members". That sounds awful, why would anyone want to abuse someone who has dedicated a serious amount of their free time, unpaid, to ensure that you have a great days cycling is absolutely beyond me.
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Great to read so many accounts of the day's adventures. Think its time to knock this event on the head, the action of one cupid stunt has not acted "In the best possible taste".
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You best have a look at https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=95810.0 it could probably serve to be the straw that breaks the back. I don't mind a challenge, but along with the increase in abuse from some members in the last few years makes me wonder if life might be more less stressful by becoming a civil enforcement officer.
My wife says I should be a traffic warden! If the person isn't an AUK member, then are they CTC? Ilike the fact you think about the controls, and happily go fir a garden centre cafe than convenvience store (even though it meant a bit more cycling and wslking my bike through the centre). Keep your chin up!
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Great to read so many accounts of the day's adventures. Think its time to knock this event on the head, the action of one cupid stunt has not acted "In the best possible taste".
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You best have a look at https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=95810.0 it could probably serve to be the straw that breaks the back. I don't mind a challenge, but along with the increase in abuse from some members in the last few years makes me wonder if life might be more less stressful by becoming a civil enforcement officer.
Mark I am really sorry to read this and your thoughts of pulling plug on the 200; those of your events that I`ve ridden I`ve thoroughly enjoyed, great routes, good organisation and a lot of thought , effort planning put in by yourself. They have enabled me to ride in areas I`d not normally visit from here as well as being good challenges.
It is a real disgrace that as an organiser you have had to deal with (totally inexcusable) abuse on occasions ---be assured that they are in the vast minority and that so many AUKs support and enjoy your events :thumbsup:
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Fantastic ride at the weekend, Severn bridge a bit iffy but as the wind was quite consistent as opposed to gusty it was OK to lean into it, grit teeth, pray intensely and ride across the sky to England. Relieved to arrive at Severn view! Standing water made life interesting as well up around Gloucester!
Many thanks to mark for another great event :)