The >50% DNF rate should inform you about how tough this was.
Quote from: Reg.T on 12 January, 2017, 01:45:57 pmThe >50% DNF rate should inform you about how tough this was. we did have rather extreme weather conditions last year, which probably accounted for many (half?) of the DNFs
I must have been on a different ride. There was some rain, but not enough to make anyone pack. Showers on day 1 and some persistent rain on the way to Keilder. But I did not consider it bad.BB
Quote from: Bianchi Boy on 12 January, 2017, 06:32:10 pmI must have been on a different ride. There was some rain, but not enough to make anyone pack. Showers on day 1 and some persistent rain on the way to Keilder. But I did not consider it bad.BBThe worst was on day 2, and I think that's when most quitters packed including me. ISTR two riders reported being blown right off their bikes that day. I packed because by 4pm I'd only covered 150km and the choice of same again plus a bit to finish that day by around 6am on day 3, or cosy B&B with pub dinner, was a bit of a no-brainer for a lightweight like me.
this ride is so scary but still appealling, which of the following is trueI shouldn't enter, leave it to those who are more capable.Orgo for it, attempting something that may be beyond me is the definition of audacious?
I didn't train for it last year (was it a gold or silver grimpeur award?), as I thought it would be easier than MC2. I only got round through sheer stubbornness!
Whilst out riding the Mere 200 last Sunday I was asked by several riders if entries were still being taken. The answer is yes!Andy CorlessEvent OrganiserMille Pennines 1000
Quote from: Bikeabilityman on 22 January, 2017, 06:37:44 pmI didn't train for it last year (was it a gold or silver grimpeur award?), as I thought it would be easier than MC2. I only got round through sheer stubbornness!It's a tough old ride that's for sure
I've had a couple of queries over the weekend asking whether or not entries are still open. The answer is yes!Everyone who completed last year's edition should by now have received their brevet card and medal. The commemorative waterbottle and T-shirt should be following shortly.Andy CorlessOrganiserMille Pennines 1000