Any one up for a real challenge?

[HJ]

How about trying this one, the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon, this year is full, but start training now for next year.

Mrs HJ's cousin is doing it this year...

 

[magnatom]

Now that is mental! 238km and over 5000m of climbing!

I think 4 years training is required for that one!

 

[Scoosh]

I'd love to be good enough to do it .... but probably wouldn't even then .

All the best to Mrs HJ's cousin - so that's where she gets it from

 

[HJ]

I'd love to be good enough to do it .... but probably wouldn't even then .

All the best to Mrs HJ's cousin - so that's where she gets it from

She was the one who got him started, took him on his first cycle tour at the age of 10 (that was 20 years ago)...

 

[bonj2]

that looks awesome - seriously considering it.

 

[HJ]

Well Mrs HJ cousin completed the ride in 11:30:40, he said it was a great ride. Looking at the finishers stats, there were only four entrants from the UK this year and one of those had a distinctly German name. So anyone going to fly the flag next year?

 

[akaAndrew]

I could be seriously interested in that.

 

[akaAndrew]

....very interested indeed. It looks brilliant. CC team by any chance? No advantages (that I can see from my cursory glance) to being in a team but it's a thought. Minimum of 5 per team.

 

[Scoosh]

Well Mrs HJ cousin completed the ride in 11:30:40, he said it was a great ride. Looking at the finishers stats, there were only four entrants from the UK this year and one of those had a distinctly German name. So anyone going to fly the flag next year?

He must have a very comfy saddle .... or a very sore .....


Well done he

 

[magnatom]

I really would love to do something like this. However, with my third child on the way, I have a feeling that training time may be a little limited for a wee while...

 

[bonj2]

....very interested indeed. It looks brilliant. CC team by any chance? No advantages (that I can see from my cursory glance) to being in a team but it's a thought. Minimum of 5 per team.

could meet up and share accomodation, might get a discount.

anybody else?

I've put my email address on the newsletter sign up box so hopefully they'll let me know when you can enter for 2010.

 

[longers]

Interested but it's dependant on finances, so only a maybe from me.

Gis a lift Bonj

 

[bonj2]

hmm... i'd not thought of driving... how long do you think it would take to drive there?
I was thinking train, but that might be more of a pain in the arse than driving...
do you think it would be better to go hull-zeebrugge/rotterdam, or via calais?

 

[Greenbank]

If you want hilly events then look for Grimpeur Audax rides.

They'll probably be a lot easier to get to than the Alps (as long as you live near some real hills).

Plus you can start off with a shorter 100km ride (still with 2000m+ of climbing usually).

http://www.audax.uk.net/ then click on Calendar, then select "AAA only" as the ride type and hit "Show".

If you need/want time to train, and want a real challenge, then consider the Midlander Super Grimpeur from Sutton Coldfield. 26th June 2010. 300km and 5390m of climbing. Stunning ride, across the length of the Peak District, twice, and I certainly felt the hills when I did it this year.

 

[yello]

could meet up and share accomodation, might get a discount

Hopefully by then I'll have a camper van so that'll be my accommodation sorted!

If you want hilly events then look for Grimpeur Audax rides.

I doubt I'd get quite the same buzz!