Cheshire Cat 2010

[therams]

Sorry if this thread is already open, but I cant seem to find it!

Anyway, I might be slightly mad but I have just entered the 100 mile route

http://www.kilotogo.com/index.php?option=event_detail&event_id=11

Any other CCers taking part?
Any advice?
Any Experiences you would like to share?

 

[fossyant]

Well done.

Might just consider it for 2010....2009 was out due to bike accident.

 

[John the Monkey]

Blimey! Close to home for me that, it's about three miles from my house to the start!

Edit: That's a very cool route, I do some of it occasionally on my Sunday rides.

Can I get fit enough to ride a century, I wonder? Hmm.

Edit 2: And riding with other people? Hmm.

 

[therams]

Well done.

Might just consider it for 2010....2009 was out due to bike accident.

I have not done it yet!

TBH its going to be very tough for me. I did the Manc 100 last year, not too bad, but this is taking it to the next level (quite literally!). Plus its early in the year.

I also find I need a goal to work towards or I don't bother training, so this is going to keep me on the bike over the winter.

 

[therams]

Blimey! Close to home for me that, it's about three miles from my house to the start!

Edit: That's a very cool route, I do some of it occasionally on my Sunday rides.

Can I get fit enough to ride a century, I wonder? Hmm.

Edit 2: And riding with other people? Hmm.

What is Mow Cop like, looks like a bit of a killer at 15miles in?

 

[John the Monkey]

What is Mow Cop like, looks like a bit of a killer at 15miles in?

Probably better there than at 75, though

 

[therams]

Probably better there than at 75, though

Yes the route from about 32 miles in does not seem to bad. It will just be a killer getting over the first 4 hills, with enough left for 70 more miles!

 

[Kestevan]

I've just signed up for the 67 mile route, mainly cos I dont trust the weather, and another 30 odd in the wind/rain is just a tad much.

Anyone know if I can change my mind on the day, and do the longer route?

 

[John the Monkey]

What is Mow Cop like, looks like a bit of a killer at 15miles in?

It's easy enough to do a recce - if you can get your bike to Piccadilly, just hop on the train, the route more or less goes past Crewe station!

 

[fossyant]

That route looks more sensible - getting the steep bits over first, rather than riding 50 miles on flat, then getting hit..... and it's a new route....

 

[I am Spartacus]

Ideal for having a go at a quick time!

 

[Banjo]

Is there a time limit?

I have studied the link but couldnt find any mention of the time limit?Anyone know.

 

[therams]

I have studied the link but couldnt find any mention of the time limit?Anyone know.

I looked for the same, but I am not aware of one. Is there normally one for this event?

 

[Dilbert]

I am considering having a go at the 45, as it will be my first one, I have just got the road bike and not been back cycling long so 45 miles and 1500 ft of ascent seem a realistic target to train for over the winter.

 

[pubrunner]

What is Mow Cop like, looks like a bit of a killer at 15miles in?

I did the 100 miler on very little training last year; Mow Cop was tough - I had to get off just before the top. And there was no shame in that; when I started to walk, at least 50% of the other riders near me were doing likewise.

It IS much steeper than it looks on the photos.

Mow Cop isn't '15 miles in', more like 55 or 60 miles. I had way too many miles in the legs before I got there and I made the big mistake of going off too fast. I got to 50 miles in just under 3 hours; the next 50 took me 5 hours. But it was my first ever ride over 50 miles, so I was on a big learning curve.

I found Macc Forest too be tougher; consequently, I think that I'll be doing the 100km next year - I want to get up Mow Cop next time.

Make sure that you give yourself plenty of time to get to the event and the starting line in a calm & composed manner.

Enjoy it and best of luck !