Author Topic: Bryan Chapman Memorial 2017 (Read 109067 times)

Martyn Wheeler · « **Reply #550 on:** 12 May, 2017, 06:48:05 am »

And windy!!!

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Redlight · « **Reply #551 on:** 12 May, 2017, 12:02:17 pm »

Fear not - some new weather will be along in ten minutes

al-c · « **Reply #552 on:** 12 May, 2017, 01:03:34 pm »

Late notice I know, but I have a Travelodge room going spare tonight at Severn Bridge as I am having to pull out of the ride. PM me if you want the room.

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #553 on:** 12 May, 2017, 01:43:45 pm »

Have fun folks. I'll be working in Dover this weekend while HK is enjoying the event. Yes, I let Mr Tout know this a while ago.

simonp · « **Reply #554 on:** 12 May, 2017, 03:06:46 pm »

Well, I've plotted the GPX.

It comes out in TrackLogs as 11,000m of ascent. Fear not, for this seems to be about 400m less than claimed for the 2004 (i.e. the most recent previous) route.

It'll be on fixed, with a 65" gear, and no deviations, except perhaps I might take the scenic route out of Dolgellau on Sunday morning, just because it's nicer than the main road climb.

Bianchi Boy · « **Reply #555 on:** 12 May, 2017, 03:34:52 pm »

Quote from: simonp on 12 May, 2017, 03:06:46 pm

It comes out in TrackLogs as 11,000m of ascent.

Mapping websites vary wildly in climbing estimations. The actual climb will be closer to the advertised value. There are many discussions on this topic but it comes down to the surface of the earth is divided into rectangles and the whole rectangle gets the same height. The bigger the rectangle the wilder the value. Also if it only takes the altitude at the track points or makes some type of estimation between the points.

I have done this ride before and it feels like about 7,000m

BB

simonp · « **Reply #556 on:** 12 May, 2017, 03:39:17 pm »

My gps has always recorded around 7000m. The 11,000m is as Bianchi Boy says due to sampling issues. Look at the Strava profile of Cheddar Gorge some time. The actual road climbs constantly but the profile climbs and drops steeply a few times. This is an extreme case as the road has steep cliffs on both sides.

Sezdavies · « **Reply #557 on:** 12 May, 2017, 04:41:26 pm »

Please don't tell me it's 11000m that might push me over the edge! I am nervous enough about 7500m on my first 600km

Somnolent · « **Reply #558 on:** 12 May, 2017, 05:28:04 pm »

Quote from: chris n on 11 May, 2017, 01:31:44 pm

Might be worth following the Severn round the western side of Llyn Clywedog to Staylittle. Adds about 6km but avoids 5 chevrons. The climb through Dylife is OK-ish, and the descent to Mach is hell.

Quote from: Hing on 11 May, 2017, 05:58:47 pm

That's what I did last year - lovely gentle rise through the woods with almost zero traffic. (on NCN 8 - not following lakesiide) Stop at top to observe osprey nest near lake. No realistic way of avoiding the 200 climb past Dyliffe though.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #559 on:** 12 May, 2017, 05:54:10 pm »

The Hafren forest route is lovely. Much nicer than the B road. I'd pick the road up in Llanidloes rather than making the turn at Clywedog

veloboy · « **Reply #560 on:** 12 May, 2017, 07:56:52 pm »

Party at the Boars Head 🚴🍺🍺

inappropriate_bike · « **Reply #561 on:** 12 May, 2017, 07:57:55 pm »

If you are going to divert off route please consider warning your riding companions.

I was merrilly pedalling away chatting to someone when I noticed my Garmin was showing us as off course.

Then the chap who was leading me astray professed to know a diversion that was better than the organisers route.

(10 bonus km and one trunk A road later, we got back on the right route with a little help from Google maps.)

cgg · « **Reply #562 on:** 12 May, 2017, 08:02:14 pm »

Quote from: Redlight on 12 May, 2017, 12:02:17 pm

Fear not - some new weather will be along in ten minutes

It's true! Forecast looking much better now

wilkyboy · « **Reply #563 on:** 13 May, 2017, 01:08:20 pm »

*whispers* Have they started yet? Does Wales not have the Internet?

hellymedic · « **Reply #564 on:** 13 May, 2017, 02:09:22 pm »

Quote from: wilkyboy on 13 May, 2017, 01:08:20 pm

*whispers* Have they started yet? Does Wales not have the Internet?

Hope it's not on Windows xp...

Bikeabilityman · « **Reply #565 on:** 13 May, 2017, 03:11:36 pm »

Tut tut (he says, never having entered this event), but as this is a 7.5 AAA ride, shouldn't you all be sticking to the official route, laughing away as you merrily dance on the pedals, zig-zagging up the climbs?

inappropriate_bike · « **Reply #566 on:** 14 May, 2017, 10:22:57 am »

Last night was wet, cold and miserable. Enjoying myself this morning though.

hellymedic · « **Reply #567 on:** 14 May, 2017, 11:30:09 am »

Dr Mekon has just Facebook a picture showing he's FINISHED in record time!

DrMekon · « **Reply #568 on:** 14 May, 2017, 12:13:12 pm »

Only a record for me. I think some of the audax club Bristol lads went sub 24. I was slacking (fell asleep in mcdonalds and a roadside loo). Still, my first go at riding through - dozies are horrible!

Martyn Wheeler · « **Reply #569 on:** 14 May, 2017, 12:38:56 pm »

Well done mate

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Martyn Wheeler · « **Reply #570 on:** 14 May, 2017, 12:39:20 pm »

I've still got 50km to do

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Martyn Wheeler · « **Reply #571 on:** 14 May, 2017, 12:40:00 pm »

Apologies for the error at Aberhafsep control

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DrMekon · « **Reply #572 on:** 14 May, 2017, 01:27:52 pm »

Was a pleasure to meet you Martyn.

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Wycombewheeler · « **Reply #573 on:** 14 May, 2017, 11:46:44 pm »

lovely ride, some incredible scenery. I will be considering making this regular, even though my normal view is to try something new.

Can't thank the volunteers and organiser enough, so much work goes into feeding a horde of hungry randoneurs, with quick service allowing minimal time lost at controls.

It seems I accidentally botched my gpx route, so the climb from Dolgellau to cross foxes went through Tabor instead of using the A470, seemed like a nice climb on a quiet hedge lined road rather than the A road. It did seem steep, but I can't compare gradients as I've never taken the other way.

The descent into Machynlleth may just be the best road I have ridden. A cracking long descent with sweeping curves and amazing scenery, still not enough to encourage me to climb back up again.

simonp · « **Reply #574 on:** 15 May, 2017, 12:27:03 am »

The scenic climb to cross foxes is steeper but much more pleasant.