Author Topic: The Dean (Read 102213 times)

veloboy · « **Reply #450 on:** 23 February, 2020, 12:18:19 am »

Staying overnight before rhe event means I can either ride or get he train (they day before). Travelodge Peartree services, may not be the most glam 'desintation' in its own right, but certainly very convenient base before the start.
I think this is the mildest February I can remember for years. No ice. Sure, there is plenty of rain (and some flooded lanes); but not that bad.

Spring is in the air - Just go for it!!!

S2L · « **Reply #451 on:** 23 February, 2020, 06:41:21 am »

Quote from: veloboy on 23 February, 2020, 12:18:19 am

I think this is the mildest February I can remember for years. No ice. Sure, there is plenty of rain (and some flooded lanes); but not that bad.

Spring is in the air - Just go for it!!!

You probably forget that February last year we had a heatwave with 16-18 degree temperatures and wall to wall sunshine for days?
I remain to be convinced that the weather is so great this winter

So far in middle England it has rained 15 days out of 23 in February and 22 out of 31 in January

S2L · « **Reply #452 on:** 28 February, 2020, 06:23:24 am »

Inching towards throwing the towel on the Dean...

I was hoping for a long ride this weekend, but with another storm coming, it's unlikely to happen... with two weeks to go, 300 km seems a very long way, something I haven't done since April last year... last 200 was in September

JonBuoy · « **Reply #453 on:** 28 February, 2020, 07:03:13 am »

Once the main rain has cleared through early on Saturday morning the rest of the weekend is just looking a bit breezy with the possibility of a shower or two.

I am planning on a 200k up into the Peak District on Sunday.

S2L · « **Reply #454 on:** 28 February, 2020, 08:08:06 am »

Quote from: JonBuoy on 28 February, 2020, 07:03:13 am

Once the main rain has cleared through early on Saturday morning the rest of the weekend is just looking a bit breezy with the possibility of a shower or two.

I am planning on a 200k up into the Peak District on Sunday.

Maybe I should restrict my Audax season to Half April to Half July and do something else the rest of the time, something that is no so weather reliant... I was lucky in 2017 and 2018 that all the events I signed up for had very decent weather... in 2019 I think I DNS more than half, 2020 looks even worse ATM

S2L · « **Reply #455 on:** 05 March, 2020, 07:22:34 am »

Thrown the towel... with the diversion in place, the route comes at 324 km... I haven't done more than 100 in months...

Wycombewheeler · « **Reply #456 on:** 05 March, 2020, 10:04:45 am »

Quote from: S2L on 05 March, 2020, 07:22:34 am

Thrown the towel... with the diversion in place, the route comes at 324 km... I haven't done more than 100 in months...

I think a shorter diversion is possible, but you must decide to leave the route earlier. It's also possible that the flood could be gone by the 14th

S2L · « **Reply #457 on:** 05 March, 2020, 10:23:35 am »

Quote from: Wycombewheeler on 05 March, 2020, 10:04:45 am

Quote from: S2L on 05 March, 2020, 07:22:34 am
Thrown the towel... with the diversion in place, the route comes at 324 km... I haven't done more than 100 in months...
I think a shorter diversion is possible, but you must decide to leave the route earlier. It's also possible that the flood could be gone by the 14th

To be fair, it's not the extra 7 km that worry me... it's more the basic 317... it's just too early in the year... had it been last year, with good weather in February, we would be talking a different story... right now 200 miles seems way too far

Bagman · « **Reply #458 on:** 05 March, 2020, 10:55:01 am »

I have got 316km plus diversion on the 'official' route. I have my own adjusted route down to 310km.

Wycombewheeler · « **Reply #459 on:** 05 March, 2020, 12:02:24 pm »

Quote from: Bagman on 05 March, 2020, 10:55:01 am

I have got 316km plus diversion on the 'official' route. I have my own adjusted route down to 310km.

Is that using the original bridge?
I know you can save 5km either by finishing in oxford or by not going through oxford on the way to the park and ride.

David H · « **Reply #460 on:** 05 March, 2020, 12:48:02 pm »

The best I can get it down to is 319. Share?

Bagman · « **Reply #461 on:** 05 March, 2020, 01:44:37 pm »

316km (3240m) route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31966755

310km route (2930m - does include section of A48) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31997560

311km (3170m) route (no A48 section) - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32062509

David H · « **Reply #462 on:** 05 March, 2020, 02:11:23 pm »

Wycombewheeler · « **Reply #463 on:** 05 March, 2020, 04:43:42 pm »

Quote from: Bagman on 05 March, 2020, 01:44:37 pm

316km (3240m) route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31966755

310km route (2930m - does include section of A48) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31997560

311km (3170m) route (no A48 section) - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32062509

You can save 4km from the 316km route (from 65km go through cleve hill Southam Swindon village and down hattersley before rejoining at Longford). I need ty o check these roads on street view though.

simonp · « **Reply #464 on:** 05 March, 2020, 06:03:07 pm »

I'm out. Nothing to do with diversions; still have that cough and have barely done any training yet this year.

Wycombewheeler · « **Reply #465 on:** 06 March, 2020, 10:40:32 am »

Quote from: Bagman on 05 March, 2020, 01:44:37 pm

316km (3240m) route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31966755

310km route (2930m - does include section of A48) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31997560

311km (3170m) route (no A48 section) - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32062509

Be aware there are also road closures due to flooding in Tewkesbury check for latest conditions before diverting north

Bagman · « **Reply #466 on:** 06 March, 2020, 01:18:07 pm »

I intend to check on here before I choose which route:
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/roads-in-severe-weather/current-road-closures/

Smeth · « **Reply #467 on:** 09 March, 2020, 03:21:40 pm »

Er, what diversion? No problem diverting but unaware of location. Has org. info been emailed?

simonp · « **Reply #468 on:** 09 March, 2020, 03:24:01 pm »

Org email 3rd mar with newent detour

Smeth · « **Reply #469 on:** 09 March, 2020, 03:40:13 pm »

Quote from: simonp on 09 March, 2020, 03:24:01 pm

Org email 3rd mar with newent detour

Thanks a lot - nothing in spam, my entry's definitely in. - have dropped TS a msg. Waders strapped to the rack

Wycombewheeler · « **Reply #470 on:** 09 March, 2020, 08:11:46 pm »

Quote from: Smeth on 09 March, 2020, 03:21:40 pm

Er, what diversion? No problem diverting but unaware of location. Has org. info been emailed?

At the crossing of the severn. The route uses the only bridge between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. But that route is impassable.

Colinf · « **Reply #471 on:** 10 March, 2020, 06:58:08 pm »

Are we able to park at the services for a reasonable price, or is it best to park away from the services ??

JonBuoy · « **Reply #472 on:** 10 March, 2020, 07:25:16 pm »

Not sure about the services but the Park & Ride is £4 for 24 hours.

Smeth · « **Reply #473 on:** 10 March, 2020, 08:36:38 pm »

Quote from: Smeth on 09 March, 2020, 03:21:40 pm

Has org. info been emailed?

Anyone had the route sheet/info email yet? If not I won't further hassle the org for a bit. It'll be on it's way.

Colinf · « **Reply #474 on:** 10 March, 2020, 09:34:08 pm »

Have a look in your Spam folder.