Just been informed by my father that were doing the rydale rumble the week after and the york 100 week after that!
You'd better get eating some of ColinJ's extreme porridge then.
Big G 2011 (Saturday, July 30th)
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You'd better get eating some of ColinJ's extreme porridge then.
Just entered for the 100k. Tempted by the 160k but I think it would do me good to try for a fast time rather than distance. It'll be a nice incentive for Admin. He wouldn't want to be beaten by a girl.
By the time I get to the top of that bloody hill I won't care ...
It'll be good to catch up with everyone ... you've been on quite an adventure since we last saw you ... bet you're fit as a fiddle now after all those miles?
I've got a massive load of work to do to get fit, but I'm going to give it my best shot and see if I can't get rid of a good chunk of my newly acquired lumps and bumps before the end of July.
Just don't anyone wave a biscuit near me on the day or I'll have your bloody hand off ...
velocidad
Veteran
- Location
- Between Hessle and Hull
i'm in! sticking with the 100k as other years. no soltydog this year to help me eat the food station 
i have encouraged my friend stewart to have a go this year.
cheers,
velocidad.
i have encouraged my friend stewart to have a go this year. cheers,
velocidad.
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craigwend
Grimpeur des terrains plats
Practiced 'hills' today on the Newbald circuit *, went up 'Trundlegate' slightly lungbusting for the first bit, then riding back down to Walkington is a pleasure, then back to Westwood, then I rode the extra 8 miles home.
Mrs craigwend & her friend also did the circuit before me, as they are doing the 100k as well
* http://www.gmap-pedo....com/?r=4301086
Ride slighlty spoilt by loosing my computer on the drive there, slightly embarrassed finding it at home on a shelf whe I got back
Mrs craigwend & her friend also did the circuit before me, as they are doing the 100k as well
* http://www.gmap-pedo....com/?r=4301086
Ride slighlty spoilt by loosing my computer on the drive there, slightly embarrassed finding it at home on a shelf whe I got back
Diet and training started ... I've nearly done a whole week of going without chocs, sweets or ice cream (the East Yorks Posse will know about what a big deal that is for me and my sweet tooth!!! ).
How did it work last year - did everyone set off at roughly the same time?
Cheers,
Shaun
).How did it work last year - did everyone set off at roughly the same time?
Cheers,
Shaun
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craigwend
Grimpeur des terrains plats
Diet and training started ... I've nearly done a whole week of going without chocs, sweets or ice cream (the East Yorks Posse will know about what a big deal that is for me and my sweet tooth!!!
How did it work last year - did everyone set off at roughly the same time?
Cheers,
Shaun
I'm sure this year will be a very uncritical-mass-pootle
MrsCraigwend & friend ( a few others from the village) are doing the 100k, their first year too.
I'm just aiming to enjoy the company, ride & scenery after my 'attempt' at the 160 last year.
Normally we all set off roughly the same time.
I'm sure this year will be a very uncritical-mass-pootle
MrsCraigwend & friend ( a few others from the village) are doing the 100k, their first year too.
I'm just aiming to enjoy the company, ride & scenery after my 'attempt' at the 160 last year.
Normally we all set off roughly the same time.
I recognise that fine looking fellow ...
A "all start off together pootle" sounds good to me.
Arch
Married to Night Train
- Location
- Salford, UK
Hey all. I think I'm going to pull out. I'm just not as fit as I was last year, I didn't finish the Tan Hill YACF ride yesterday, and bailed before the hilly bit started - just the little climb before Scotch Corner was enough to tell me that was the right choice. 
My pace is right down to 'pootle', and that's no fun on a sportive with all the sporty types whizzing by, and no conversation.
Add in a social invitation that's come up, and my first thought was "oh good, a way out..."
Never mind, there'll be more cake left at the controls for you all.
Any one got any idea if I can get a refund? It's not my prime concern, but I suppose I should email them to pull out, in case anyone is waiting for a place.
My pace is right down to 'pootle', and that's no fun on a sportive with all the sporty types whizzing by, and no conversation.Add in a social invitation that's come up, and my first thought was "oh good, a way out..."
Never mind, there'll be more cake left at the controls for you all.
Any one got any idea if I can get a refund? It's not my prime concern, but I suppose I should email them to pull out, in case anyone is waiting for a place.
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craigwend
Grimpeur des terrains plats
I don't think you can get a refund; though I think you can transfer your 'place' (did admin do this last year?) & possibly get compmensation from the person who tkaes your place??
I wouldn't worry about pootling etc, I think this year will be apootle for me after last years 'go at it'.
I'm planning on a more leisurely pace, as a good few from 'our village' are going, including mrs-craigwend & friend on the very first sportive / oganised ride of any type, both doing this on flat bar hybrids - with 38c tyres
Mention it on the 'sportive thread' as well if you are trying to 'offload it', I think there was a thread a few months ago if you search?
I wouldn't worry about pootling etc, I think this year will be apootle for me after last years 'go at it'.
I'm planning on a more leisurely pace, as a good few from 'our village' are going, including mrs-craigwend & friend on the very first sportive / oganised ride of any type, both doing this on flat bar hybrids - with 38c tyres
Mention it on the 'sportive thread' as well if you are trying to 'offload it', I think there was a thread a few months ago if you search?
A pootle will suit me just fine ... phew!!!!
Despite managing to lose some weight, I'm still not as fit as I was a couple of years ago - so whilst I'm willing to get stuck in, I think it'll be a personal triumph just to be able to finish.
Arch - I may have a taker for your place - I've just sent him a txt and will let you know if he's interested.
Cheers,
Shaun
Despite managing to lose some weight, I'm still not as fit as I was a couple of years ago - so whilst I'm willing to get stuck in, I think it'll be a personal triumph just to be able to finish.
Arch - I may have a taker for your place - I've just sent him a txt and will let you know if he's interested.
Cheers,
Shaun
Arch
Married to Night Train
- Location
- Salford, UK
Cheers. I haven't got round to doing anything about it - I'll get onto it next week when I'm back home. Not that I'm online any the less over here on holiday!
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