Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
One of my many cycling ambitions this year was to attempt a 400 and 600km event.
I’ll be starting the 400 in a few weeks so that’s that.
However going through the AUK calendar, there isn’t a suitable 600 for me. That’s mainly due to single parent admin and school commitments. The only way I can do this is when my youngest daughter goes to visit her mum in the summer school holidays.
I really think if I’m going to have a shot at this, I am going to have to DIY it. What are your suggestions?
Maybe a 400 loop from my house which I would use as a sleep control, followed by a 200? I know some puritans consider this cheating. What do you think?
@Ian H ’s Buzzard and Exe-Buzzard are as near as damnit to a ride I can do, but dates don’t suit as mentioned upthread. Maybe I should approach him out of courtesy and amend the route to go via my house/sleep control? (I can DM or email you direct Ian if you would prefer comms not to be public)
Or should I take a chill pill and be grateful I have ticked off my RRTY and I’m going to attempt my first 400 this year?
I’ll be starting the 400 in a few weeks so that’s that.
However going through the AUK calendar, there isn’t a suitable 600 for me. That’s mainly due to single parent admin and school commitments. The only way I can do this is when my youngest daughter goes to visit her mum in the summer school holidays.
I really think if I’m going to have a shot at this, I am going to have to DIY it. What are your suggestions?
Maybe a 400 loop from my house which I would use as a sleep control, followed by a 200? I know some puritans consider this cheating. What do you think?
@Ian H ’s Buzzard and Exe-Buzzard are as near as damnit to a ride I can do, but dates don’t suit as mentioned upthread. Maybe I should approach him out of courtesy and amend the route to go via my house/sleep control? (I can DM or email you direct Ian if you would prefer comms not to be public)
Or should I take a chill pill and be grateful I have ticked off my RRTY and I’m going to attempt my first 400 this year?