great north bike ride

[chonkers]

hi
anybody doing the great north bike ride or done it in past. seahouse's to tynemouth.

sighned up for it for the chris lucas trust was hoping for bit of advice.

i'am using a rockhopper comp 09 would this bike be ok at min i do about 80mile a week on it or would i be better off by a road or hybird bike or just take chunky tyres off and replace with road tyres.

also how hard is it lol i know its not a race and can go at own pace but want to do it in a decent time

any tips would be most helpful only been cycling again for 3 months and still finding my feet

thanks in advance for any advice

ian

 

[annedonnelly]

hi
anybody doing the great north bike ride or done it in past. seahouse's to tynemouth.

sighned up for it for the chris lucas trust was hoping for bit of advice.

i'am using a rockhopper comp 09 would this bike be ok at min i do about 80mile a week on it or would i be better off by a road or hybird bike or just take chunky tyres off and replace with road tyres.

also how hard is it lol i know its not a race and can go at own pace but want to do it in a decent time

any tips would be most helpful only been cycling again for 3 months and still finding my feet

thanks in advance for any advice

ian

Hi Ian,

I can't give you any advice, but I've signed up to do it too. I hope it's not too hard!

So far the furtherest I've done in a day is 45 miles but I'm hoping to get a couple of longer rides in before the big day.

Anne

 

[chonkers]

hi anne

most i have done in a day so far is 30 so defo need more miles i do 12 miles 5 days a week and go to gym so a little bit fit but guessing need to be a bit fitter for the day

cheers

ian

 

[Fnaar]

I'd have thought there will be plenty doing it on chunky tyres; possibly fit semi-slicks, which will make a difference... it's all on road, I think. I'm not doing it, but I know the route pretty well. I use semi-slicks on my mtb... use it then for commuting to work, and also trails/beachside tracks etc without needing to change tyres.

 

[NormanD]

I think I'll sign up for this too ... would be nice if we have a group of fellow cycle chatters riding together as one ... helping and encouraging the others in the group where needed.

you guys n girls up for that?

Norm

 

[annedonnelly]

I think I'll sign up for this too ... would be nice if we have a group of fellow cycle chatters riding together as one ... helping and encouraging the others in the group where needed.

you guys n girls up for that?

Norm

Great idea, Norm.

I'd love some help and encouragement!

Anne

 

[chonkers]

I'd have thought there will be plenty doing it on chunky tyres; possibly fit semi-slicks, which will make a difference... it's all on road, I think. I'm not doing it, but I know the route pretty well. I use semi-slicks on my mtb... use it then for commuting to work, and also trails/beachside tracks etc without needing to change tyres.

cheers Fnaar yea its all on road done the route loads of times in car lol as parents live in cresswell.my chunky tyres are starting to wear down now so will fit semi-slicks nearer the time.


cheers

ian

 

[chonkers]

I think I'll sign up for this too ... would be nice if we have a group of fellow cycle chatters riding together as one ... helping and encouraging the others in the group where needed.

you guys n girls up for that?

Norm

hi norm

yea i'am up for this mate the more the merrier

cheers

ian

 

[NormanD]

Ok its a deal ... I'll sign up right away

Norm

 

[chonkers]

Ok its a deal ... I'll sign up right away

Norm

hi norm did you sign up for it got ur number yet

cheers

ian

 

[Ben M]

You'll make life a million times easier for yourself if you fit some narrow slick tyres.

 

[chonkers]

You'll make life a million times easier for yourself if you fit some narrow slick tyres.

thanks ben been thinking that myself now going off what people have said and would be cheaper than a new bike lol

cheers

ian

 

[Ben M]

thanks ben been thinking that myself now going off what people have said and would be cheaper than a new bike lol

cheers

ian

Indeed.

Also, if you can lock off your front fork to make it rigid, do that.

 

[NormanD]

hi norm did you sign up for it got ur number yet

cheers

ian

Yes Ian I shall be there, I'll post up my details once I have things sorted out

Let hope we can have a nice group of people riding together
Norm

 

[chonkers]

Indeed.

Also, if you can lock off your front fork to make it rigid, do that.

yea i can to be honest they have been locked pretty much since i got it and find it a much smoother ride

cheers

ian