Evening start, circa 20-00, with a suggestion that Oban is used as a sleep stop (at 450km and again at 720km).
The ferry times will create natural sleep stops too :thumbsup:
The sleeper from Edinburgh woud get into Euston too late in the morning to allow me to get into work on time. I'm wondering if I could get a train late Sunday afternoon, say 5pm or 6pm.
i have been known to sidle in a tad late looking rough on a Monday morning. It's become accepted.
What about flying?
i have been known to sidle in a tad late looking rough on a Monday morning. It's become accepted.
However being late doesn't work if there's a room full of kids waiting for you to babysit them for 50 minutes.
What about flying?
Bike transport becomes distinctly more of a faff.
just in case you thought id lost my marbles this is in reference to the way back afyer Locahilort -where my concern is that slower riders dont get stuck. Therefore the use of the CorranFerry on the way back is optional and the alternative adds less than 1km.The ferry times will create natural sleep stops too :thumbsup:
The ferry times are pretty much a non issue. The Corran Ferry runs approx 0645 - 2139 and when its not running the alternative using the A82 via Ft William is within 1km for distance.
just in case you thought id lost my marbles this is in reference to the way back afyer Locahilort -where my concern is that slower riders dont get stuck. Therefore the use of the CorranFerry on the way back is optional and the alternative adds less than 1km.The ferry times will create natural sleep stops too :thumbsup:
The ferry times are pretty much a non issue. The Corran Ferry runs approx 0645 - 2139 and when its not running the alternative using the A82 via Ft William is within 1km for distance.
Of course on the way north the corran ferry is very much the shortest distance, though im not sure how many riders would get there before the first one on Saturday.
However in order to give riders some more scope for "time in hand" i plan to tweak the route so that the loop round Loch Leven comes before the Corran Ferry rather than after.
A force rest at Oban, or at least before the Corran Ferry wont do anybody any harm and i reckon that the ferry times will fit in with the plans of the vast majority pretty well. Corrran ferry runs from around 0630 to 2130.
I'm liking the sound of this very much. The Mille Pennines/Mille Cymru are probably beyond my capabilities but the route for this one looks just as spectacular in its own way. Dates work for me as well, and I might even be able to tempt my wife to join me for a long weekend in Edinburgh... Hmmmm.
The weather will probably make up for the "lack of vertical challenge".
The weather will probably make up for the "lack of vertical challenge".
I expect you're right but that doesn't worry me so much - I've yet to do a 600 that didn't include weather. The last WCW featured headwinds and rain for a lot of the time but I mostly enjoyed it, and got round ok. It's the ones that feature both weather and hills that I find really challenging - the Brimstone 600 had enough weather for a whole year when I attempted it.
The route looks suspiciously flat. Is that just because it's largely near the coast and there are lots of short sharp hills rather than big ones?Very much so - the east coast of Kintyre particulary so.
Dunno, doesn't look so flat to me, you've still got a lot of lumps there. It's not the rain per se... it's the volume of rain... and it's not the wind per se, it's the strength of the wind.
The weather will probably make up for the "lack of vertical challenge". My only adventure in Western Scotland was 2 weather warnings in 4 days in early August... one for a storm with 60 mph winds and the other for 100 mm of rain in 24 hours. May could be worse than August
Same amount of climbing as Borders of Belgium by my reckoning, just less Ardennes-y and more bastard choppy.
The Daylight 600 in a heatwave was a bit different. A ginger haired rider ended up with a very red face decorated with white lines in the shape of his helmet straps.I will not mention
This my unofficial copy of the route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25403503 (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25403503)
Thanks! Now I just have to choose between this and one of the TINAT rides ::-)With a heavy heart I have to choose TINAT. It's an odd weekend to get two big rides - normally it's the bank holiday weekend that gets overloaded with audaxes. (and most folk riding this one will only work Tue+Wed, +maybe THu a.m. )
( Are there any biggies on 26th May? )
The route has been refined a bit with a few modest tweaks
This is the version thats been submitted with event registration this evening - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25556906
With the loop round Loch Leven coming before the Corran Ferry, its now 550km to the events only mandatory ferry crossing (its recommended, but optional on the return).
With the loop round Loch Leven coming before the Corran Ferry, its now 550km to the events only mandatory ferry crossing (its recommended, but optional on the return).
I see it's in the calendar now. Time to start planning in earnest... I've already floated the idea of my wife spending a long weekend in Edinburgh while I go off and ride my bike.With the loop round Loch Leven coming before the Corran Ferry, its now 550km to the events only mandatory ferry crossing (its recommended, but optional on the return).
Optional? I love a ferry crossing, especially if the alternative is adding a gratuitous extra 30km to the route... ;D
its only 30k extra if you don't take the ferry on the way out, not on the return crossing
My dad built it so don't go wearing it out.
1975. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballachulish_Bridge
My dad built it so don't go wearing it out.
I see in the notes on the 'route sheet' linked to above that there is a recommendation to park at the Airport park and ride. This P&R is not open 24hrs and overnight parking is not permitted. This is to stop it filling up with cheapskates flying off on their hol's.good spot Simon ta.
See https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/ingliston
The recommendation on that page is to use the Hermiston P&R which is open 24hrs but is served by buses only. It is however a short cycle ride to Edinburgh Park Tram stop (and railway station) by this route https://dunfermline.cyclestreets.net/journey/59977002/#balanced
I see in the notes on the 'route sheet' linked to above that there is a recommendation to park at the Airport park and ride. This P&R is not open 24hrs and overnight parking is not permitted. This is to stop it filling up with cheapskates flying off on their hol's.good spot Simon ta.
See https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/ingliston
The recommendation on that page is to use the Hermiston P&R which is open 24hrs but is served by buses only. It is however a short cycle ride to Edinburgh Park Tram stop (and railway station) by this route https://dunfermline.cyclestreets.net/journey/59977002/#balanced
You can tell how often I use the P&R!
I will update the information next time Im refreshing it.
And its downhill all the way from Hermiston P&R
15+ entries will cover the cost of van hire for abag drop....c £200 for a Thu-Mon transit van.You’ll be able to do it in a Lambo I reckon ;D
Still sober enough to have just booked a place - Happy New YearMe too ... booked. Not sober.
Accommodation now booked at Glencoe Youth Hostel. Probably a bit further than ideal for the first day but should keep me focused through the first night.It's a gorgeous location! Might be a bit spooky if you arrive in the dark, but fun nontheless.
SYHA: I think a few of us [on the 'late' start] arrived crazy late on the 2014 event. They were cool about it, and it's a nice hostel.
Has a decent members kitchen, so you can heat stuff up etc and dine at a proper table. Instead of taking food to a shared dorm to eat :facepalm:
What SPF suncream is everyone thinking?Very optimistic, what MPF midge repellent is everyone thinking?
What SPF suncream is everyone thinking?
IIRC the effective ingredient has been removed from 'Skin So Soft'Smidge it is then. At least that's an easy one.
15+ entries will cover the cost of van hire for abag drop....c £200 for a Thu-Mon transit van.
15+ entries will cover the cost of van hire for abag drop....c £200 for a Thu-Mon transit van.
I'm in. Has the threshold been reached where a bag drop is possible/likely?
15+ entries will cover the cost of van hire for abag drop....c £200 for a Thu-Mon transit van.
I'm in. Has the threshold been reached where a bag drop is possible/likely?
Yes it has Lee, when Graeme emailed me 3 days ago he had 69 entries from a limit of 100. He has confirmed that there will be an Oban bag drop.
Looking at trains now. I see a cheap one arriving at 20:21 at Haymarket. Will the organizer hang around for a bit at the start?
Edit: I actually haven't received any confirmation about my entry, except the paypal receipt. Should I worry?
Looking at trains now. I see a cheap one arriving at 20:21 at Haymarket. Will the organizer hang around for a bit at the start?
Edit: I actually haven't received any confirmation about my entry, except the paypal receipt. Should I worry?
I had an email on Jan 7 from the organiser, it might be worth contacting him and/or checking any spam folders
Graeme has said (on the calendar page): "Depending on the number of entries, I may have to limit places. These will be confirmed separately from the entry process and by email. I suggest that you only make travel and accommodation plans once your place has been confirmed. Submitting an entry along with payment does not confirm your place."This was my get out clause in case there were hundreds of entries in the first few days.
I look forward to his confirmation e-mail which will come in due course (no hurry - the relevant train advance tickets do not go on sale till end February).
Looking forward to the method he employs to "ensure that event starters will receive value for money on the event". Are we passing any distilleries?
So, this is how far I've got with the West Highland 1000:
- Looked at the event through parted fingers towards the end of last year, thinking about how there was no way I was entering it.
- Got drunk on New Year's Eve and then paid my £18.50, thinking I don't have to actually ride the thing
- Realised that if I did decide to ride the thing I didn't want to sleep in hedgerows/bus shelters exclusively so booked a couple of nights at the SYHA in Oban
- Realised that cheap train tickets were on sale so booked to get myself and the bike to and from Edinburgh
- Read through this thread and been relieved to learn of a bag drop to Oban
I'm still not entirely sure I will be fit enough to ride it - worse case scenario I might just go for a nice long weekend in Scotland and cheer you all on as you come through Oban! The one obvious thing I haven't really done in preparation is very much riding (nothing over 200km this year, and not that many of those). But, apart from the obvious planning need of getting on the bloody bike, if I am going to have a crack at it is there something else I am missing that I need to get a move on with sorting? I already have a headnet for midge attacks :-)
Really sad, but I'm going to have to withdraw from this. Was really looking forward to it, but unfortunately pressures of work and a big project that's slipped by a few weeks means I'm not going to be able to commit to a few days off work at the end of May.<cough> Remember to email the organiser.
Maybe next time ...
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Really sad, but I'm going to have to withdraw from this. Was really looking forward to it, but unfortunately pressures of work and a big project that's slipped by a few weeks means I'm not going to be able to commit to a few days off work at the end of May.<cough> Remember to email the organiser.
Maybe next time ...
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Good work. :thumbsup:
I haven't even got as far as working out which bike I'm going to ride.
Good work. :thumbsup:
I haven't even got as far as working out which bike I'm going to ride.
Thank you, Graeme.ta
"You might wish to consider bringing some insect repellent and a midgie net (useful if you need to stop for a repair" and if they're around while waiting for the Corran Narrows ferry on the Saturday).
To add to the list of cycle shops:
Lochgilphead (235k and 397k): Crinan Cycles (Argyll St), 01546 603511 Open 0930-1730
Foolishly, I didn't book a room at the Oban SYHA when I had the chance .
. . . Dunblane. The roundabout is marked as a Control but given the time we will pass I presume Info?Dunblane was the first control before Graeme organised the hall at Comrie.
. . . Dunblane. The roundabout is marked as a Control but given the time we will pass I presume Info?Dunblane was the first control before Graeme organised the hall at Comrie.
Perhaps it will be replaced by Comrie (and via Dunblane is a fair route to Comrie, unless we climb the Ochil Hills), however:
From the Dunblane (Keir) roundabout (1st exit) it's 300m to the Coop which will have closed at 10pm but has an ATM outside, with two alternative ATMs a little further on, both on R (BoS and RBoS) the second a few steps walk down the one way street.
Foolishly, I didn't book a room at the Oban SYHA when I had the chance .
Erm, I have just booked two nights at Oban SYHA. I guess there must have been cancellations. I booked through Booking.com, same price as non member, with free cancellation up to 29th May.
Really sad, but I'm going to have to withdraw from this. Was really looking forward to it, but unfortunately pressures of work and a big project that's slipped by a few weeks means I'm not going to be able to commit to a few days off work at the end of May.
Maybe next time ...
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Just perusing the routesheet. As someone more used to riding in Southeast England, I love the fact that there are long sections with very few instructions, eg Campbeltown to Oban, four lines to cover 139km. :thumbsup:
If you are primarily using the GPS track I would advise one thing. Break it up so you do not have sections of track that overlap each other. On the Wild Atlantic Way a few of us went wrong where the tracks criss crossed on a loop and we took the wrong option.
If you are primarily using the GPS track I would advise one thing. Break it up so you do not have sections of track that overlap each other. On the Wild Atlantic Way a few of us went wrong where the tracks criss crossed on a loop and we took the wrong option.
Funnily enough, I was already thinking of doing the same, for exactly the same reason. Sound advice.
Only difference is I was going to put the break in Day 2 at Acharacle.
That's where the hotel with nice food is, isn't it?
What's the deal with crossing the A90 at Craigiehall? Maybe Google Street View is out of date but I can't see an easy way from one side to the other. Is there a new cycle bridge or something?
At Tayinloan (345km) between Campbeltown and Tarbet (Leg 6)
There is a shop just off the A93, take the ferry road. Continuing on, at the ferry terminal there are toilets, and a tea room. Tea room open 10am till 7pm.
At Tayinloan (345km) between Campbeltown and Tarbet (Leg 6)
There is a shop just off the A93, take the ferry road. Continuing on, at the ferry terminal there are toilets, and a tea room. Tea room open 10am till 7pm.
That's seriously off-route ;) A83, shirley.
At Tayinloan (345km) between Campbeltown and Tarbet (Leg 6)
There is a shop just off the A93, take the ferry road. Continuing on, at the ferry terminal there are toilets, and a tea room. Tea room open 10am till 7pm.
That's seriously off-route ;) A83, shirley.
Indeed, fat fingers
See Route sheet leg 1 for details.
Shortly after "Miller & Carter" Cramond Bridge turn L thro underpass (care) and follow L to join new bike path by slip road on A90
What's the deal with crossing the A90 at Craigiehall? Maybe Google Street View is out of date but I can't see an easy way from one side to the other. Is there a new cycle bridge or something?That's where the hotel with nice food is, isn't it?
That's a bit further on at Glenuig, according to the info sheet. There is a tea room in Acharacle though, and a fish & chip shop.
Shame - I did notice that you've had a busy few weeks away from the bike recently.
LEL 2021?
That's a bit further on at Glenuig, according to the info sheet. There is a tea room in Acharacle though, and a fish & chip shop.
Thanks Phil :)
Thanks Phil :)
I went through a similar exercise for the Wild Atlantic Way in 2016. I then put a list of the all the controls, and food resupply points, with distances, into a striped table in Excel; that was printed onto A4, folded and put in a sandwich bag in a pocket. My audax campaigns are organised around food and drink.
Ha, beer comes under drinks as in energy drinks.
Ha, beer comes under drinks as in energy drinks.
Like Erdinger :thumbsup:
http://www.lifeinthesaddle.cc/2016/07/erdinger-alkoholfrei-isotonic-recovery.html
See you all at the start in three weeks.
In case anyone's still to find a Friday night bed, http://www.corranhouseoban.co.uk/ had 3 beds/bunks left, this (Wednesday 2nd) morning. And the SYHA now seems to have limited beds available, when I looked.
Thanks for the warning. I've just ordered a bottle of Smidge spray and a head net.
SYHA: I think a few of us [on the 'late' start] arrived crazy late on the 2014 event. They were cool about it, and it's a nice hostel.Oban SYHA is staffed and open 24 hours. You can phone to l;et them know you'll be late, and they are cool with this. They also have a secure cycle shed at the rear of the rear courtyard.
Has a decent members kitchen, so you can heat stuff up etc and dine at a proper table. Instead of taking food to a shared dorm to eat :facepalm:
Dave C
Given we will pass Tyndrum in the night, likely both ways; is the tap obvious amongst the shadows? Near the pumps or outside the Green Welly entrance?it faces the road right next to the shop at the petrol pumps. I say this to be proved wrong, but you cant miss it.
Given we will pass Tyndrum in the night, likely both ways; is the tap obvious amongst the shadows? Near the pumps or outside the Green Welly entrance?Tap is at the base of the 'Green Welly' access ramp outside (to the left of) the 'Snack Stop Cafe' entrance. There is another right round the back which tally51 found.
Just to add to the fuel stops found these from Google maps and Street view:Just to add location names to those:
461km Garage 24hrs
519km Garage 07:30
545km Garage 07:00
745km Garage 24hrs
806km Londis 07:30
824km Garage 07:00
Been through the latest tracks supplied. Confirmed I had marked the controls correctly and only needed to move one waypoint to mark Oban van location. Also noted final bit of track of Edinburgh has changed. I guess for a better route to pub.Yes, the last leg has been tweaked to reflect the exact finish location and <edit> - to avoid - the hideous roadworks nr Haymarket.
Not long now. Getting in the mood.
https://youtu.be/WzUlj6eTehA
I wanted to do this ride but decided against it due to the close proximity of a 100m TT that I really wanted to focus on.
Said TT was cancelled last week due to roadworks.
we could have a nice headwind to look forward to riding back up the coast from Campbeltown to Oban... I will be packing waterproofs to appease the weather gods.This forecast suggests the wind up Kintyre will be a side wind:
On the plus side, it's saying no rain. On the other hand, we could have a nice headwind to look forward to riding back up the coast from Campbeltown to Oban... I don't take these things as being in any way reliable though, and will be packing waterproofs to appease the weather gods.
"Waterproofs" plural?
I wanted to do this ride but decided against it due to the close proximity of a 100m TT that I really wanted to focus on.
Said TT was cancelled last week due to roadworks.
Boo!
Though assuming you mean the KCA 100, it sounds like they were struggling to get enough marshals anyway.
I get into Waverley at 16:20 (same train ?) and The Booking Office looks like the nearest hostelry. It's also (almost !) downhill to Haymarket ! See whoever in there ?
Getting excited now !
Waverley.
Just had a quick look at what options there are in the area. There's a Wetherspoons round the back of Waverley station. And it's Curry Club on Thursday evenings! Might just stick to that - Wetherspoons are usually a safe bet.
There's an indoor centre called the Omni Centre about 5 minutes walk from Waverly
I assume the Control @ Inveraray 195km is the ATMits an info control
Waverley.
Just had a quick look at what options there are in the area. There's a Wetherspoons round the back of Waverley station. And it's Curry Club on Thursday evenings! Might just stick to that - Wetherspoons are usually a safe bet.
There's an indoor centre called the Omni Centre about 5 minutes walk from Waverly, and also about a 5 minute walk from Feanor Outposts, where I will be based.
https://www.omniedinburgh.co.uk/
It has all the usual chain eateries:
https://www.omniedinburgh.co.uk/Shopping?class=food
The Lloyds No1 Bar is a 'spoons:
https://www.omniedinburgh.co.uk/Store?id=1641
Just noticed that the ride has been awarded 9.25 AAA points. My highest annual AAA total to date is 4 points... :o
Just noticed that the ride has been awarded 9.25 AAA points. My highest annual AAA total to date is 4 points... :o
The rate of climbing required for AAA is lower for longer events. . . . there is now some automated contour counting stuff run by the AAA man in the background.I think the AAA man has been busy. Careful selection, automated or not, of a 'start' and 'finish' point for the 'hilly' section seems key. The 'flattish' ACME Grand has recently been awarded 9 AAA points and even Ian H's Old Roads (tomorrow in Devon and across the Somerset Levels) has mysteriously gained 3 (note: AAA man is riding).
The routesheet has Inveraray down as: 195 CONTROL - INVERARAY
cf the next control: 272 INFO CONTROL @ JUNCTION IN CLAONAIG
Phil - I was not suggesting that the distances were in error. "cf" means 'compared with' and I used these entries in the context of description of type of control.
Phil - I was not suggesting that the distances were in error. "cf" means 'compared with' and I used these entries in the context of description of type of control.
In which case what was your point regards those controls; one being a receipt and one being an Info?
Phil - I was not suggesting that the distances were in error. "cf" means 'compared with' and I used these entries in the context of description of type of control.
In which case what was your point regards those controls; one being a receipt and one being an Info?
Graeme mentioned upthread in reply to Bagman's query that Inverary is an Info. Might be nice to have confirmation either way in advance, but I'm sure it will all become clear once we get our brevet cards.
ETA: this is what it currently says on the calendar listing:
"Controls at Comrie, Campbeltown, Oban, Kinlochleven, Oban, Perth and Dunblane, plus 8 information controls."
So presumably the first Dunblane control, Inveraray and Acharacle are Infos, which is at odds with the routesheet. The rest seem to be in accord with the routesheet.
I do plan to eat at a few of the info locations anyway as according to my calcs I should get there when a shop or cafe is open.
Yeah, same here - the Londis by the arch on the way in to Inverary opens at 7am. I doubt I'll get there any earlier than that.
. . . will be packing waterproofs to appease the weather gods.Take your pick. Yr.no suggests rain for parts of Friday but clear and warm (but not too warm) at the weekend.
Went out to the garage to fettle the bike this afternoon and noticed this:Better to spot it now than have it fail at Tyndrum. With a bit of good timing and reasonable 'on the road' speed we should be able to spend the Friday and Saturday night dark hours in bed and just need a bit of light on Sunday evening (if full value).
Given your notional ave speed (14kmh) then I shouldn't be too far away from you (at least earlier on !). You'd be welcome to top-up your power banks from my Igaro. My "bollocks" moment was last year, and thence duly paid out on a new unit, which has been very carefully mounted !
Never understood the need to charge a phone on a 3 day ride, unless you are doing lots of social media updates I guess.
Just been sorting out bivvy options for the Sat night. Since unless you intend to leave Oban on or after the deadline, you aren't going to getanymuch value out of booked accommodation.
Also do not underestimate how cold it may get below the forecasts temps at night .
You are both probably right but I find it hard to break my routine of leaving a sleep control with decent time in hand.
Getting a bit nervous all of a sudden.
See you all tomorrow
Midges were out last evening.
I assume this is what all the guys with road bikes with (mostly) more luggage than standard were waiting for at Haymarket this evening about 7:30?
Russell Carson has a great photo on Instagram ;DMidges were out last evening.
You weren’t joking.
First riders through Oban 456km at 1630.
Ive popped some signs up but the luggage van is in the coach park in lochavulin industrial estate, nr Tesco.
First rider back to Oban 1640 thats the 730km mark. 50 on the road now. Expecting a few quick turnarounds overnight.
Raining in Oban now after a sunny dry and warm day. It doesnt look like more than a shower though albeit a heavy one.
I rode the event mostly solo (apart from a part of the night stretch where I met Chris Asher and a few others), starting later on Sat/Sun mornings to maximise sleep/recovery and then keeping a fast tempo, which worked out well for a 5pm arrivee despite leaving Oban at nearly 6am.
Brilliant ride. Seriously tough but hugely rewarding.
Astonished I completed it but somehow I did. Though I don’t think my knees will ever forgive me.
It's sad, though, that there were so many non-starters, given that the event had reached its capacity some time back and there may well have been many others who would have liked to have ridden. The organisers have obviously put in a tremendous amount of planning and hard work to mount the event and I can't help feeling a tad disappointed on their behalf.
It's sad, though, that there were so many non-starters, given that the event had reached its capacity some time back and there may well have been many others who would have liked to have ridden. The organisers have obviously put in a tremendous amount of planning and hard work to mount the event and I can't help feeling a tad disappointed on their behalf.
I think there is a case for having a two step system to enter these long events... pay a non refundable deposit upfront that gives enough to the organiser to put up the event (basically everything minus food, cards, validations and last minute costs), then pay the balance 3-4 weeks before the event. Balances unpaid open up new spaces for late entries
Edit - the other thing I noticed is that I didn't see anybody using the hard copy route sheet. maybe some folk had one in their bag as backup but I didn't see anybody using it as primary means of navigation.
For those interested here's a rough breakdown of the events finances
In : Entry fees : £1784
Out (in descending order)
Monty's bar : £825 (a thirsty and hungry lot......:D) though I think I now qualify for platinum membership.
Oban accommodation : £290 (we booked late and got ripped off, though we did need somewhere central to make the 4 hr shifts bearable)
Van hire and parking : £205
Food : £195
Comrie Hall hire : £68
Validation : £51
Brevet cards : £32
Postage : £25
I think that leaves about £100 that Im sure would have been spent on other stuff eg treating Martin to his lunch on Saturday, buying cable ties etc etc.
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QuoteEdit - the other thing I noticed is that I didn't see anybody using the hard copy route sheet. maybe some folk had one in their bag as backup but I didn't see anybody using it as primary means of navigation.
I did! However on most of the route there wasn't a lot of navigation to be done. There was a R at T when it should have been L at T at one point, but it was an obvious mistake and I can't imagine anyone went the wrong way. The only other issue was coming through Alloa near the end where I lost track of the instructions - though this may have been 1000k brain rather than any fault in them.
I used the route sheet as backup navigation and also before stages just to get my head around distances. But I did toe one rider to the finish whose GPS had got spooked going past Rosyth (mine also did something weird there too) so I would not want to do away with them if there wasn’t a route sheet I’d probably create a backup as electronic devices do occasionally fail.
On the DNS situation thank you for funding my beers
Just for my records does anybody have a sensible elevation gain for the ride, my sat nav only gives 4000m
Just for my records does anybody have a sensible elevation gain for the ride, my sat nav only gives 4000m
QuoteEdit - the other thing I noticed is that I didn't see anybody using the hard copy route sheet. maybe some folk had one in their bag as backup but I didn't see anybody using it as primary means of navigation.
I did! However on most of the route there wasn't a lot of navigation to be done. There was a R at T when it should have been L at T at one point, but it was an obvious mistake and I can't imagine anyone went the wrong way. The only other issue was coming through Alloa near the end where I lost track of the instructions - though this may have been 1000k brain rather than any fault in them.
I used GPS as primary navigation but had a printout of the routesheet as backup. It found it valuable to have both towards the end, through Alloa and approaching the bridge, where the combination of the written instructions and the trail on my GPS screen helped make sense of the road layout I could see in front of me. Fatigue was definitely affecting my navigational skills by this point.
On the other hand, for large chunks of the ride, I didn't need either.
Any news on when the results will be posted on AUK?Soon. Had a busy few weeks since the event finished but will get finger out shortly.
"HAYMARKET RAILWAY STATION, Edinburgh 1000"
Doesn't quite get the flavour of the event, does it?
"HAYMARKET RAILWAY STATION, Edinburgh 1000"
Doesn't quite get the flavour of the event, does it?
When it has gone through the full validation process the certificates should show the event title. So at least that bit will capture the flavour somewhat better. Mind if we had started from Monty's Bar the title would be Monty's Bar 1000 which captures a certain flavour of the event.
Cards heading off to Validation Towers tomorrow.
Now passed through the validation team, just needs the ACP bit now.
Cards heading off to Validation Towers tomorrow.
Have you had them back yet? Sent back to riders? Don't want to sound impatient, appreciate it may be one of many items on the to-do list, just want to check to make sure mine hasn't gone missing in the post.
In any case, the card is a nice memento of the ride but not necessarily the most important thing. This, however...Now passed through the validation team, just needs the ACP bit now.
ACP brevet numbers are up on the results list (probably have been for a while, tbh, not been checking regularly), so that means we're all sorted for PBP pre-qualifying. :thumbsup:
cards are sitting in my house awaiting me getting finger out and posting them.
Mine too. :thumbsup:
Brevet card received yesterday, thanks. Its arrival prompted some reflections about the rides I've done this season and this one is a clear winner for me, route was excellent and whilst challenging in places (the coast road to Campbeltown in particular) the views were stunning, helped by some excellent weather. The city centre evening start and finish worked a treat and cycling through the first night bought time in hand for some good quality sleep on nights 2 & 3. Brilliant bag drop service in Oban and the arrivee food and drink was very welcome.
Its my sad duty to report that Montys Bar - used as this events finish control - will close its doors for the last time over the next few days. Theyve posted on Instagram & Facebook over the reasons (increasing property rental costs it appears).
Sad times - its previous incarnation Carters was a grotty dump, and most of the places around it like Platform 5 & Malones are corporate chains so its a loss from Edinburgh's quality beer outlets.
I'll possibly pop in for a farwell swally between now and then and try and get the lowdown from James on his future plans.
The evening of Sunday 3rd June 2018 was one of the most enjoyable Ive had, chatting with finishers and enjoying some lovely beer.
:'(
There was plenty of ale consumed at the finish.