Anyone else doing the "Flapjack" this year?

[Donger]

I've just filled in my application form for the Chippenham Flapjack on the 14th Feb. Are any of the usual suspects planning to ride that one? Apart from the probability of being damn cold, I don't really know what to expect from it. Is it flattish? Does it go through Castle Combe on the way back?

 

[Pikey]

I've just filled in my application form for the Chippenham Flapjack on the 14th Feb. Are any of the usual suspects planning to ride that one? Apart from the probability of being damn cold, I don't really know what to expect from it. Is it flattish? Does it go through Castle Combe on the way back?

I'll be there @Donger, providing its not raining ice.
It will be my first audax on the trike be good to see a cc face again on an audax

I haven't looked in detail at the route yet, but I'm hoping Castle Combe will make an appearance, its lush there!

 

[Donger]

Hiya @Pikey. Got my routesheet now, and Castle Combe is in there towards the end. Only ice can keep me away, too. See you there.

 

[jefmcg]

In case of bad weather, keep an eye on your phone and email. I've been signed up to one winter audax that was cancelled due to ice on the roads. It has to be pretty bad weather, but if it's dangerous they will postpone it.

But February? Pah! It will be practically spring by then.

 

[Pikey]

Hiya @Pikey. Got my routesheet now, and Castle Combe is in there towards the end. Only ice can keep me away, too. See you there.

Yeah, it will be good to see you again old bean. Think it was two years ago last wasn't it!

 

[Pikey]

I'm sneaking the routesheet for this one in for laminating at work tomorrow...

 

[Donger]

Yeah, it will be good to see you again old bean. Think it was two years ago last wasn't it!

Two years and half an audax ago, to be precise. (Couldn't keep up!)

 

[Donger]

Don't know Chippenham at all. I notice it starts from the Bath Road carpark .... presumably it doesn't have a height limit on the barrier? (will be arriving with car on roof). Anyone know?

 

[jefmcg]

you need greater google-fu

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.4...MSE1ZMaFzwS8eeH1M8xg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en

 

[Donger]

What a star! Thank you @jefmcg.

 

[jefmcg]

1. Oh, weather looks a bit .... snow and wind warnings...http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcnkxzs45#?fcTime=1455408000
2. If you want to chat with other riders, you may find a few more in the "other place" https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=87444.0
3. good luck and have fun!

 

[Pikey]

Two years and half an audax ago, to be precise. (Couldn't keep up!)

I remember that now actually, we were riding along chatting, out of Tewkesbury I think it was, then I slotted in front of the guy in front of us before we went around a roundabout, then five minutes later I was sans Donger!

I'm not planning on racing around this one on Sunday, apparently its one of the best 100k routes, probably...

 

[jefmcg]

then five minutes later I was sans Donger!

@Fnaar!!

 

[Pikey]

Actually @Donger have you entered any other auk events this year?

 

[Pikey]

@Fnaar!!

With the help of a good surgeon I can rest you assured I have made a full recovery. Even @Fnaar and His acquaintance Ms Goodbody would be in full agreement.