Wales : South Glamorgan Velothon Wales

[Peteaud]

i have pre-reg'd too, been as its right on my doorstop - i can also bail on the tumble if needs be too as its only a mile from the house

Right, extra cake stop sorted then

 

[huwsparky]

The tumble is one tough climb, its a climb that just keeps on taking and gives nothing in return.........its horrid

Plenty of climbs local that are steep but nothing as long as that. Look forward to that one!!

 

[DazC]

Just registered for this too.
Looks good.

 

[longy65]

I and a few colleagues from work have Pre-registered for this, going to do the 120k ride, what's the rest of you doing?

 

[cd365]

My plan is the 120k ride

 

[huwsparky]

Not gonna travel to Cardiff for an evenings distance so it's the 120 for me too.

 

[sleaver]

Is this the Tumble?

http://www.strava.com/segments/4148704

If so and I do do it, it will be interesting considering the lack of similar hills in Surrey

 

[sleaver]

Just had an email about registration. It isn't open yet, but reading between the lines, they may have been a bit sneaky as it sounds like general entry places may be limited leaving two charity options.

 

[MichaelO]

"Please note, if you fail to enter the event during the Priority Booking Window, there is a chance there will be no general entries left. " Agreed - can't see there being any general entries left.

Does the priority entry mean you're guaranteed a place, or is it first come first served (or indeed, it's a ballot)? Can't see that explained anywhere.. Looking forward to the site crashing when it opens!!!

 

[Nomadski]

"Please note, if you fail to enter the event during the Priority Booking Window, there is a chance there will be no general entries left. " Agreed - can't see there being any general entries left.

Does the priority entry mean you're guaranteed a place, or is it first come first served (or indeed, it's a ballot)? Can't see that explained anywhere.. Looking forward to the site crashing when it opens!!!

When the window opens you have a week to "secure your entry" so you are 100% getting a place so long as you pre registered, and you pay for your place within the 1 week window.

They offer charity places as many prefer to have a target of raising moolah over a target of time / finishing the event. I would imagine most who pre registered would just get the general entry and then do some unofficial charity stuff if they want to raise money also.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Is this the Tumble?

http://www.strava.com/segments/4148704

If so and I do do it, it will be interesting considering the lack of similar hills in Surrey

Looks like it, as it has riders on it from TOB.

If a pro goes up it at an average of 13.8mph, I reckon I could walk up it quicker than I could ride it.

 

[Nomadski]

I like the fact you can enter a "team" name when you register so you can guarantee a starting time with friends.

That, and the fact its got mountains in it, not hills, and its limited to 10,000 people makes me think this will be a far better event than RideLondon. Almost certainly more difficult too. Can't wait.

 

[sleaver]

...makes me think this will be a far better event than RideLondon.....

RideLondon is is a lot closer and easier to get to for us though

As long as everything goes to plan, I'm quite looking forward to it. I think mainly because of the Tumble being more of a proper hill unlike what we have in Surrey. Although I won't let my legs or lungs hear me say that

 

[sleaver]

Looks like it, as it has riders on it from TOB.

If a pro goes up it at an average of 13.8mph, I reckon I could walk up it quicker than I could ride it.

Someone remind me to check the speed at which my Garmin auto pauses nearer the time. Won't be impressed if it says "Auto Paused" while still moving

 

[huwsparky]

Someone remind me to check the speed at which my Garmin auto pauses nearer the time. Won't be impressed if it says "Auto Paused" while still moving

Haha. I was gonna buy one of them too... Maybe not...