Author Topic: Bryan Chapman Memorial 2020 (Read 135343 times)

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #600 on:** 17 May, 2019, 08:02:30 pm »

In theory, yes.

Ian gaggiaport · « **Reply #601 on:** 17 May, 2019, 09:06:56 pm »

Are there showers?
Just as you arrive and just as you leave...
;-)

BlackSheep · « **Reply #602 on:** 17 May, 2019, 09:38:39 pm »

Quote from: Wycombewheeler on 17 May, 2019, 07:29:12 pm

Are there showers available for use at kings?

But you'll need your own towel.

Wycombewheeler · « **Reply #603 on:** 17 May, 2019, 10:21:01 pm »

Quote from: BlackSheep on 17 May, 2019, 09:38:39 pm

Quote from: Wycombewheeler on 17 May, 2019, 07:29:12 pm
Are there showers available for use at kings?

But you'll need your own towel.

That's fine. Deciding whether to put one in my drop bag

slope · « **Reply #604 on:** 18 May, 2019, 03:42:20 pm »

Just been out for a 50k bimble to fill my Nelson Longflap with tinnies and a BCM rider flew past me on the first steep section on the way out of Penrhyndeudraeth at 14.30! The next rider (Cardiff Ajax?) passed me at 15.15 just past Beddgelert. Both going well and looking good

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #605 on:** 18 May, 2019, 03:58:44 pm »

Ajax was probably Toby. Other guy possibly Nik Gardiner.
I saw many riders on my scoot up to Dolgellau. Got a brilliant tow from LWAB on his tandem from Llangwm to Cwmdu. Now ensconsed in a fantastic cafe. 200k, 7.75 hours riding and an hour in Llandildoes. Looking forward to a curry and an early night. Was going to go to Beddgelert for an ice cream but cant be arsed. Home tomorrow via Mach and Devils Bridge.

S2L · « **Reply #606 on:** 18 May, 2019, 04:03:43 pm »

Quote from: Hot Flatus on 18 May, 2019, 03:58:44 pm

7.75 hours riding

since when minutes are in decimals?

Did 105 km in 3 hours 66 today... think it's my best Audax pace ever

Somnolent · « **Reply #607 on:** 18 May, 2019, 06:21:57 pm »

Was going well until broken rear derailleur at the top of pass between Machynlleth & Dolgellau. Managed to wangle a rather low & delicate single speed which got me back to Machynlleth. Now on very expensive train back to Chepstow.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #608 on:** 18 May, 2019, 06:24:26 pm »

Ouch. Bad luck.

S2L · « **Reply #609 on:** 19 May, 2019, 03:39:56 pm »

Quote from: Wycombewheeler on 17 May, 2019, 10:21:01 pm

Quote from: BlackSheep on 17 May, 2019, 09:38:39 pm
Quote from: Wycombewheeler on 17 May, 2019, 07:29:12 pm
Are there showers available for use at kings?

But you'll need your own towel.

That's fine. Deciding whether to put one in my drop bag

Lots of showers between Abergavenny and Chepstow... some quite heavy according to Rainfall Radar...

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #610 on:** 19 May, 2019, 06:42:02 pm »

Well, I rode from Dolgellau to Chepstow today. Left at 8am. 16mph average and a few stops, arriving at 5.20pm. A few drops near Abergavenny that is all, but roads were really wet on descent from Shirenewton to Chepstow so people before me will have got a soaking.

vorsprung · « **Reply #611 on:** 19 May, 2019, 07:51:47 pm »

Done the event
Now on train drinking beer

Paul D · « **Reply #612 on:** 19 May, 2019, 07:53:43 pm »

Quote from: Hot Flatus on 19 May, 2019, 06:42:02 pm

Well, I rode from Dolgellau to Chepstow today. Left at 8am. 16mph average and a few stops, arriving at 5.20pm.

How was Weobly?

Somnolent · « **Reply #613 on:** 19 May, 2019, 08:10:22 pm »

Two riders back in sub-24 hours !

!

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #614 on:** 19 May, 2019, 08:41:27 pm »

Quote from: Paul D on 19 May, 2019, 07:53:43 pm

Quote from: Hot Flatus on 19 May, 2019, 06:42:02 pm
Well, I rode from Dolgellau to Chepstow today. Left at 8am. 16mph average and a few stops, arriving at 5.20pm.

How was Weobly?

Didnt go that way in the end. Just spanked it down the main road

How was your ride?

BlackSheep · « **Reply #615 on:** 19 May, 2019, 09:02:29 pm »

Quote from: Somnolent on 19 May, 2019, 08:10:22 pm

Two riders back in sub-24 hours ! !

Probably partners in that legal group "Gardiner, Simon & Hopper"

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #616 on:** 20 May, 2019, 07:13:27 am »

The Wee McTaggart finished his first BCM in fine shape and under 36 hours on the tandem. We followed the routesheet lanes options and only four-footed it a couple of times. It is good to ride new roads through familiar regions. The tandem might need more than a 28t cog for some of those steep pinches. Less than 30 minutes of rain jackets but we were glad of mudguards.

The young lad just needs to find a tandem 400 to finish off his SR (hint), as our schedules clash. After 3/4 of SRs with him last year and this, I'm happy to provide references.

Wycombewheeler · « **Reply #617 on:** 20 May, 2019, 08:01:26 am »

Quote from: S2L on 19 May, 2019, 03:39:56 pm

Quote from: Wycombewheeler on 17 May, 2019, 10:21:01 pm
Quote from: BlackSheep on 17 May, 2019, 09:38:39 pm
Quote from: Wycombewheeler on 17 May, 2019, 07:29:12 pm
Are there showers available for use at kings?

But you'll need your own towel.

That's fine. Deciding whether to put one in my drop bag

Lots of showers between Abergavenny and Chepstow... some quite heavy according to Rainfall Radar...

Yes I had a good rinsing just after the long climb. Rained hard for 8km then everything bone dry in chepstow.

Wycombewheeler · « **Reply #618 on:** 20 May, 2019, 08:03:16 am »

Quote from: LittleWheelsandBig on 20 May, 2019, 07:13:27 am

The Wee McTaggart finished his first BCM in fine shape and under 36 hours on the tandem. We followed the routesheet lanes options and only four-footed it a couple of times.

Going into kings northbound and going into kings southbound?

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #619 on:** 20 May, 2019, 08:14:20 am »

We rode that bit NB but didn't fancy it SB in the dark and cold after 370km. The very top of the first big climb on Sunday and a little lanesy pinch caught us out. I blame pilot error.

vorsprung · « **Reply #620 on:** 20 May, 2019, 09:58:50 am »

Pictures now on the Blog https://audaxing.wordpress.com/2019/05/20/bcm-2019/

Paul D · « **Reply #621 on:** 20 May, 2019, 10:41:07 am »

Quote from: Hot Flatus on 19 May, 2019, 08:41:27 pm

How was your ride?

It was this good:

Enjoyed our chat, especially some of the 'classic' stories.

Just like old times.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #622 on:** 20 May, 2019, 11:41:42 am »

Goodness me. Not rice pudding and tinned peaches at Menai anymore then.

BlackSheep · « **Reply #623 on:** 20 May, 2019, 12:38:03 pm »

Quote from: Paul D on 20 May, 2019, 10:41:07 am

It was this good:

I need to ~~get out~~ stay in more, I'm ow starting to recognise café tables and crockery. This is The Honey Café, Bronllys.

Paul D · « **Reply #624 on:** 20 May, 2019, 01:46:25 pm »

Quote from: BlackSheep on 20 May, 2019, 12:38:03 pm

Quote from: Paul D on 20 May, 2019, 10:41:07 am
It was this good:

I need to ~~get out~~ stay in more, I'm ow starting to recognise café tables and crockery. This is The Honey Café, Bronllys.

Exactly right! I bounced it on Saturday morning (although chucked a few coins in the tip jar for the water bottle refill) and whilst heading south from Llandrindodd Sunday morning realised a) my near future would be better if it included ice cream and b) Honey Café was perfectly placed before the next significant climb.