Author Topic: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018  (Read 49961 times)

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #300 on: 06 June, 2018, 08:21:30 pm »
A cracking event blessed with good weather, stunning scenery and great camaraderie on the road. It’s lovely to be able to escape to Planet Audax for a few days every once in a while but that indulgence is only possible with the hard work, organisation and support of others so many thanks to Graeme, Martin and the rest of the team.

The open all hours bag drop van in Oban was genius and the fact that it was also used as overnight accommodation for a couple of the younger riders on the last night was wonderful and caused this old cynic to smile all the way to Edinburgh.

As someone whose luxury at Oban YHA was a chunk of Stilton and some water biscuits, I was almost in rapture at the beer, cheese and charcuterie Arrivee at Monty’s Bar so cheers to the unfortunate DNSers who made the free bar possible.

Finally, thanks to all the riders who gave the ride a lovely ambience particularly my colleagues from VC167 who got me round, the sharp-dressed, beautifully turned out men machines of the Scottish Borders Randonneurs and the charming man we picked up in a lay-by desolate about 200km from the finish.

CrazyEnglishTriathlete

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Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #301 on: 23 June, 2018, 08:49:05 am »
Any news on when the results will be posted on AUK?
Eddington Numbers 130 (imperial), 182 (metric) 571 (furlongs)  114 (nautical miles)

StevieB

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Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #302 on: 24 June, 2018, 03:09:09 pm »
Did this event really happen? Was I dreaming?

Please will someone post some photos (links) -
I was tooo slow for stopping to use a camera!
It may be self-flagellation, but it still hurts

Bairn Again

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #303 on: 25 June, 2018, 09:46:14 am »
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.

Feanor

  • It's mostly downhill from here.
Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #304 on: 26 June, 2018, 10:01:33 pm »

Bairn Again

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #305 on: 26 June, 2018, 10:20:44 pm »
Cards heading off to Validation Towers tomorrow.

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Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #306 on: 27 June, 2018, 04:15:12 pm »
 :)  Thank you.  With the Bunnik 200 now validated that's SR #14.  Beginning to feel like an old hand.  And still on track to reach 2 x UltraRandonneur before turning 60.
Eddington Numbers 130 (imperial), 182 (metric) 571 (furlongs)  114 (nautical miles)

Feanor

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Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #307 on: 27 June, 2018, 08:05:14 pm »
"HAYMARKET RAILWAY STATION, Edinburgh 1000"
Doesn't quite get the flavour of the event, does it?

Phil W

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #308 on: 27 June, 2018, 11:11:21 pm »
"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.

Bairn Again

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #309 on: 28 June, 2018, 12:30:39 pm »
"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.

very good.   :thumbsup:  yes the choice of Monty's seemed to be something on an unexpected triumph.   

I was in there the other day. I think the "eau de randonneur" has now just about gone away.   :o

EDIT - ps the manager (James) was most complimentary about you all.  Id warned him of folk slumping into their beer and suchlike, but he reckoned we were better than most of his regulars.  Says were welcome back any time. 

Phil W

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #310 on: 04 July, 2018, 06:22:16 pm »
Now passed through the validation team, just needs the ACP bit now.

citoyen

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Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #311 on: 11 September, 2018, 08:53:43 am »
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:
"The future's all yours, you lousy bicycles."

Bairn Again

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #312 on: 11 September, 2018, 09:19:46 am »
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.


citoyen

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Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #313 on: 11 September, 2018, 09:48:03 am »
cards are sitting in my house awaiting me getting finger out and posting them.

 :thumbsup:
"The future's all yours, you lousy bicycles."

Phil W

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #314 on: 17 September, 2018, 01:00:41 pm »
Guess what turned up this morning.  My validated card.  Thanks very much.

citoyen

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Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #315 on: 17 September, 2018, 01:50:23 pm »
Mine too.  :thumbsup:
"The future's all yours, you lousy bicycles."

bairn again

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #316 on: 17 September, 2018, 02:56:25 pm »
Mine too.  :thumbsup:

Good to hear. + thanks for the prompt.  They'd still be sitting there now if you hadn't said. 

It all seems like ages ago!!

Phil W

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #317 on: 17 September, 2018, 04:04:16 pm »
Certainly does.  I worked on my fitness and speed early in the year ahead of the event.   Then let it slowly relax after the event as the heatwave took hold, just ticking over on RRTY stuff.   Suppose I should do some more build on the fitness over Winter before my first PBP qualifier.  But I have enjoyed the down time. 

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #318 on: 18 September, 2018, 10:56:28 am »
Thank you for my brevet.

JonB

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Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #319 on: 18 September, 2018, 11:31:38 am »
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.

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Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #320 on: 18 September, 2018, 11:55:17 pm »
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.

+1
Eddington Numbers 130 (imperial), 182 (metric) 571 (furlongs)  114 (nautical miles)

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #321 on: 19 September, 2018, 08:35:46 am »
After a DNF on Borders of Belgium last week, this was perfectly timed, i'm not usually one for keeping Brevets, but this one is going to be kept with a select few others. I've spent the last few months reminiscing about the ride, easily my best few days on a bike despite some low points!

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Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #322 on: 24 August, 2022, 09:59:42 pm »
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.

  :'(

Feanor

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Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #323 on: 24 August, 2022, 10:04:57 pm »
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.

  :'(

Ah, bollocks.

Re: West Highland 1000km. Thu 31 May 2018
« Reply #324 on: 24 August, 2022, 10:38:47 pm »
My son is about to move in across the road, I was looking forward to visiting it more often as a result.
Bollocks indeed
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