well done Wayne ; never done the HG 100 just the 200 and (many years ago) a 160; did the 100 go all the way up Ashdown Forest to Duddleswell?
The Crown on the 30th May is worth considering; probably not much hillier than yesterday's 100, a few of us will be there.
No it didn't go as far as Ashdown Forest, sort of loops round to Staplehurst before heading back, it was enough for my first attempt!
I certainly feel I could do more though. on the 200 I take it there are a couple more cafe stops as controls? I'm of the opinion tea and cake are necessary
Unfortunately I cannot do the Crown event as already have commitments but I have already added the Bethersden date to the calendar and looking forward to that one. Also the following week there is one in Canterbury on 3rd July (kent corners 200km, it says 1707m total climb) does anyone know what that one is like as I may be
insane brave enough to attempt it?
Well done, Wayne. Excellent choice of first ride. I did the 200, which is probably not much harder than the 100. OK, so there's the small matter of a climb over the Ashdown Forest, but that's a doddle compared to Holly Hill - it's a long climb but quite gentle.
Thanks Citizen
good to know there are not any more big surprises on the 200km
that could be on the cards for next year now.
Now I've done one on my old racer I have an idea how tough they are. This old girl only has 10 gears with friction shifters but after 5 hours in the saddle still comfy!
It's got me thinking what I can do to this one, or, try and tweak my modern BH racer, I've been out in the garage already comparing measurements between the two bikes so I've got an idea on how I can change the ride position on the BH to match, but I'd also like to get some lower gears on there especially since it's a double chainset. The rear 9 speed block is a shimano HG50, biggest cog a 25 tooth, I'm guessing I could slip a 'mega 9' on there but I don't know if this would work but I figure it might...