Author Topic: Newtonmore Audax Weekend (Read 3219 times)

Crystal Tips · « **on:** 02 July, 2008, 05:13:19 pm »

I confess I've been lurking on the Snow Roads thread (dream on CT!), and saw the reference again to other Audaxes - especially the Dulsie Dipper. So thought it best we could have one for the whole Newtonmore weekend.

I've sent off our forms now for the Dulsie Dipper on the Sat and the 80K on the Sunday (if not too tired), and booked the campsite, all I need to get now is some practice. My longest ride this year has been 70 miles to St Andrews!

I might also need to sort out better lights as I think I'll be needing the maximum time....

GlasgowDave · « **Reply #1 on:** 02 July, 2008, 06:18:04 pm »

I'll be along on the Sunday, probably to do the Gaick off road 80k. I recommend this to anyone who fancies trying an off road audax. it could be done on a cyclecross bike for those thinking of giving it a go.

I'm at the 10 more in Moray on the Saturday, so no Dulsie Dipper for me, but will be at the campsite on Saturday.

GD

MercuryKev · « **Reply #2 on:** 02 July, 2008, 06:43:16 pm »

i sent my entry away today for the 200km and 85km events. I'm going to camp near the start.

innesh · « **Reply #3 on:** 02 July, 2008, 06:54:42 pm »

After the Snow Roads I would be keen to go. I'm right 'in the zone' now.

Probably just the 200, up and back down the same day if I can persuade Wee Davy to go halfers on the fuel.

MercuryKev · « **Reply #4 on:** 02 July, 2008, 06:57:48 pm »

Quote from: applebag on 02 July, 2008, 06:54:42 pm

After the Snow Roads I would be keen to go. I'm right 'in the zone' now.

Probably just the 200, up and back down the same day if I can persuade Wee Davy to go halfers on the fuel.

I thought that you could take up your luxury Winnebago and sleep over. Or would that mean taking the cushions off of your other settee to accommodate Davy?

innesh · « **Reply #5 on:** 02 July, 2008, 07:21:30 pm »

Quote from: MercuryKev on 02 July, 2008, 06:57:48 pm

I thought that you could take up your luxury Winnebago and sleep over. Or would that mean taking the cushions off of your other settee to accommodate Davy?

Don't go there! (And for the record, neither does he)

Mrs Pingu · « **Reply #6 on:** 02 July, 2008, 07:24:23 pm »

We've got the forms, and have booked accommodation at one of the hostels.
And have already found out where the real ale is dispensed.

GlasgowDave · « **Reply #7 on:** 02 July, 2008, 07:25:57 pm »

Where are people staying? Any recommendations?

Mrs Pingu · « **Reply #8 on:** 02 July, 2008, 08:27:02 pm »

As recommended by eck:
Strathspey Mountain Hostel, Newtonmore

MercuryKev · « **Reply #9 on:** 02 July, 2008, 08:28:29 pm »

I'm planning on staying at the Spey Bridge Campsite:

http://www.newtonmore.com/caravansite/Default.htm

as recommended by Craig.

Crystal Tips · « **Reply #10 on:** 02 July, 2008, 08:51:39 pm »

Top marks Mrs Pingu for tracking down the real ale

Though if I make it round 200km I will no doubt fall asleep after one.....
We're staying at the Spey Bridge campsite, it's super cheap and I'll probably be too tired to care how basic it is!

Pingu · « **Reply #11 on:** 02 July, 2008, 09:31:40 pm »

Quote from: Mrs Pingu on 02 July, 2008, 07:24:23 pm

And have already found out where the real ale is dispensed.

Glen Hotel

David Martin · « **Reply #12 on:** 02 July, 2008, 10:47:07 pm »

I hope to be there - I have a pass for the weekend. Will get the train up on Friday, and back Saturday night.
Haven't sent off forms or booked a campsite yet.
Must do some runs longer than 30 miles as practice.

..d

Noodley · « **Reply #13 on:** 02 July, 2008, 11:21:18 pm »

I don't think I'll be there, but it sounds like it'll be good

GlasgowDave · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 July, 2008, 07:00:43 pm »

thanks for the accommodation suggestions. I need to check with my team mate what he fancies first.

alanmc · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 July, 2008, 10:56:54 am »

There's also the very good Hostel run by Pete Main, a keen cyclist himself (and possibly the original organiser of the newtonmore weekend - I could be wrong on this ?)

Highland Hostel

Amyway, I'm planning on going up for the Sat 200 and Sun 82, hopefully staying at the hostel again.

y lee g · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 July, 2008, 10:42:27 pm »

I am probably going to miss this - I had hoped to do the Flamborough 1000k the week before but work got in the way so I'm keeping this weekend free for a 600+ "biggie".

Shame cos it looks like good fun.

Enjoy

G

The Mechanic · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 July, 2008, 02:40:24 pm »

I have sent off my entry for the Dulsie Dipper. Thought this would be chance to redeem myself after DNF on the Snow Roads. However, SHMBO has organised a long weekend in Bergen, sans velocipede, so it looks like I will be a DNS. Oh well, at least I'll get the full set of TLAs

Captain Zep · « **Reply #18 on:** 16 August, 2008, 10:02:42 pm »

Quote from: MercuryKev on 02 July, 2008, 08:28:29 pm

I'm planning on staying at the Spey Bridge Campsite:

http://www.newtonmore.com/caravansite/Default.htm

as recommended by Craig.

If it's recommended by Craig, basic won't be the word. That guy's so "imbued with the spirit of long distance cycling", that if you don't have to fight wild animals and sleep in a ditch it'll not be his cup of tea at all. Hardcore hedge sleeper!.

MercuryKev · « **Reply #19 on:** 17 August, 2008, 02:46:52 am »

Quote from: RJMcB on 16 August, 2008, 10:02:42 pm

Quote from: MercuryKev on 02 July, 2008, 08:28:29 pm
I'm planning on staying at the Spey Bridge Campsite:

http://www.newtonmore.com/caravansite/Default.htm

as recommended by Craig.

If it's recommended by Craig, basic won't be the word. That guy's so "imbued with the spirit of long distance cycling", that if you don't have to fight wild animals and sleep in a ditch it'll not be his cup of tea at all. Hardcore hedge sleeper!.

Obviously, when I say camp site, I mean bush/hedge/ditch. Audax...keepin' it real...

Author Topic: Newtonmore Audax Weekend (Read 3219 times)

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