CycleChat End-to-End Relay

[peanut]

Ok I looked at some possible routes to Uffculme from Bodmin and the 2x 18 mile stints before Uffculme are both hilly ones .

There is a more direct route from Crediton but it would involve a 900 foot climb Unless you are a masochist I would suggest it would be easier and possibly faster to follow the valley river bed instead .


www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=15548
www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=15547

don't forget to select the 'show elevation' option to see the hilly bits.

Note: there may well be a better route along the A30 from Bodmin which follows Cracknells route but it could be too dangerous especially for stopping and changovers . its the main road to Cornwall and fast and dangerous

 

[jimboalee]

Ok I looked at some possible routes to Uffculme from Bodmin and the 2x 18 mile stints before Uffculme are both hilly ones .

There is a more direct route from Crediton but it would involve a 900 foot climb Unless you are a masochist I would suggest it would be easier and possibly faster to follow the valley river bed instead .


www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=15548
www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=15547

don't forget to select the 'show elevation' option to see the hilly bits.

Note: there may well be a better route along the A30 from Bodmin which follows Cracknells route but it could be too dangerous especially for stopping and changovers . its the main road to Cornwall and fast and dangerous

I did A30, Oakhampton, Bow, Crediton, Tiverton, Wellington on the first day of my E2E.

The draft off the trucks up the A30 was a blessing in disguise.


I'm in for the Worcester - Kidderminster leg,,, On my British Eagle Tulsa from ASDA.

 

[Archie_tect]

Looking at the LEJGO route map I'm miles away from the shortest route... but does it have to follow the west side up Shap? ...will depend on the level of the Lancastrian/ Cumbrian support...

Don't forget all the enthusiastic supporters on the Derbyshire/ Yorkshire/ Durham/ Northumberland side if you need us! 'The Coast and Castles' route is much more scenic anyway!

 

[peanut]

I did A30, Oakhampton, Bow, Crediton, Tiverton, Wellington on the first day of my E2E.

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yes that is the most direct route Jimbo but as I pointed out in my post you quoted. If you had continued past Crediton for 4 miles to Cowley and then gone up the river valley to Tiverton you would have saved yourself 900 feet of unecessary climbing

I've only done some preliminary routes as far as Gloucester .Your section is a couple further on.

How about looking at the route in the Worcs section Jimbo and see if you can find a suitable route away from busy main roads and town centres and avoiding big hills where possible .

 

[Baggy]

Chufy and I would be up for a bit around Exeter/West Devon/etc

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Chufy and I would be up for a bit around Exeter/West Devon/etc

Did we really need to know that?

Aaah, I see... as you were.

 

[Chuffy]

It's Baggy here, I've snuck on whilst Chuffy is in the garden...

Did we really need to know that?

Aaah, I see... as you were.

I knew I should have edited that...

If you had continued past Crediton for 4 miles to Cowley and then gone up the river valley to Tiverton you would have saved yourself 900 feet of unecessary climbing

That climb is known locally as Col du Tiverton. It does go on a bit and the descent on the Tiverton side can be a bit hairy, but the view from the top is stunning.

 

[peanut]

It's Baggy here, I've snuck on whilst Chuffy is in the garden...

I knew I should have edited that...


That climb is known locally as Col du Tiverton. It does go on a bit and the descent on the Tiverton side can be a bit hairy, but the view from the top is stunning.

now see here baggy ...there won't be any time for tea and cream cakes at Tiverton you know.

 

[Chuffy]

There's always time for tea and cake.

 

[Speck]

now see here baggy ...there won't be any time for tea and cream cakes at Tiverton you know.

Or bacon Butties

 

[screenman]

In reply to Jakes dad, I have just checked with the Lincoln Wheelers organiser. The Lincoln Wheelers took the relay record which was verified by the Guiness Book Of records with a time of 39 hrs 10 min and 39 seconds on the 26th and 27th of June 1995. I believe the RAF took it back somewhere around 1999/2000.

I hope this helps with your plans, I can have a chat with the organiser and ask he he wants to give any advice or guidance to your attempt if you want.

 

[Muddyfox]

In reply to Jakes dad, I have just checked with the Lincoln Wheelers organiser. The Lincoln Wheelers took the relay record which was verified by the Guiness Book Of records with a time of 39 hrs 10 min and 39 seconds on the 26th and 27th of June 1995. I believe the RAF took it back somewhere around 1999/2000.

Thanks Screenman

so over 850 miles you would need to have an average speed of 22mph or over to beat this record ?

maybe we shold move this thread into the racing section

simon

 

[Garz]

Well firstly we need to hear what GWR say, then take a look at how the RAF done it along with their route.

 

[screenman]

When we did the record we had 3 vehicles. One was a large 6 berth camper one a 12 seater minibus and the other an estate/lead car. I think possible we might have had another car, but it was a long time ago.

The idea being the camper went down the road with 4 riders in and a couple of drivers, this then gave those riders a chance of rest. The lead car and the minibus were the one's that carried the batton so to speak. 1 rider on the road doing a 1 hour stint, lead car in front, minibus with 3 riders, bikes etc. following. As you get close to the hour the minibus leapfrogs the rider and the next rider is out warming up until the rider on the road arrives. After all 4 riders have done a stint they will be or should be up with the camper for a full change over. This is then repeated, riders not riding can and do help with driving but whilst in the camper should rest as much as possible. I think if I remember correctly we had 8 riders and about 7 helpers/drivers. It is suprising how expensive it was too organise etc, but certainly worth the experience.

I would imagine the RAF did it much the same way. This was done pre Satnav and with very poor mobile reception in certain parts of the country.

 

[peanut]

thanks screenman thats starting to give us an insight into the amount of organising and cost that is going to be needed .
Sounds like a nice slick operation . Unfortunately I'm not sure that we would be able to use that template for our logistics , unless each regional minibus can return all the riders to their respective areas or start points after the ride has passed through their section.

If a minibus held 5x riders and their bikes and the 6th rider started from the first point in their section then each section could provide support for approx 108 miles (6x18)
Might manage with 8x regions ie 8x108 =864 miles