Kinross sportive 2011

[Telemark]

You'll be OK then, as it'll be a good ride out for the N+1 = R**l*y

R**l*y = CROSS bike, not ROAD bike
[The forecast looks dry for the weekend, might try and see if I can borrow one ]

I suppose as long as I go faster than the slowest r**d bike , I'll be OK, whatever bike I'm on

As regards the white CdF, that's not a r**d bike either, but a cross bike in disguise

T

 

[Scoosh]

R**l*y = CROSS bike, not ROAD bike
[The forecast looks dry for the weekend, might try and see if I can borrow one ]

I suppose as long as I go faster than the slowest r**d bike , I'll be OK, whatever bike I'm on

As regards the white CdF, that's not a r**d bike either, but a cross bike in disguise

T

I'm fully aware that both you bikes are Crossers - a cross between a ROAD bike and a .... oh never mind

 

[Telemark]

I'm fully aware that both you bikes are Crossers - a cross between a ROAD bike and a .... oh never mind

you haven't had the advantage of being able to inspect the "CdF" closely, quite a few r**die type things seem to have sneaked in, as far as I can make out (compared with the original CdF spec), but then again I am no expert .

I was originally trying to be sarcastic about the "dedicated r**d bike needed" stuff on the KS website, but have clearly failed ...

Never mind indeed

T

 

[MichaelM]

They should have done that black route clockwise as I reckon it would be harder.

Routes were chosen anticlockwise to minimse crossing the oncoming traffic at junctions.

 

[Fran143]

I'm definitely up for this one hopefully the black

 

[tmcd35]

The red route sounds interesting. Do they have time limits? I'm sure me and my hybrid could make it round in under 8 hours (ok maybe 9hrs, what you call hills up north we call mountains in Norfolk ).

Being on a Saturday means I could probably make it and not have to worry about work the next day.

 

[magnatom]

Routes were chosen anticlockwise to minimse crossing the oncoming traffic at junctions.

You seem to know a bit about this. Are you involved in organising it in any way?

I'm definitely up for this. My time is limited with family and stuff so I can't do too many sportives, and although I certainly enjoyed the Etap Caledonia this year I am looking for a new challenge. Also taking part in the first event has a nice feel to it. I took part in the first Trossachs Ton, it was brill. Took part in the first Rapha Condor Blackpool sportive. It was naff (and the last!!). So what do we reckon to this one!?

 

[MichaelM]

Just a club member.

 

[magnatom]

Just a club member.

Ah. Well let them know that there is a group of cyclists on here willing them on, and wishing them luck, and hoping that they can create the next classic!

 

[Scoosh]

Ah. Well let them know that there is a group of cyclists on here willing them on, and wishing them luck, and hoping that they can create the next classic!

... who have high standards/expectations of CAKE

 

[MichaelM]

... who have high standards/expectations of CAKE

Not sure about the cake, but I think the kit is looking pretty good (I think some of the Carvalho logo's might be going though)

 

[magnatom]

Not sure about the cake, but I think the kit is looking pretty good (I think some of the Carvalho logo's might be going though)

I must admit that does look like a nice kit design. I assume this will be available to buy on the day, or could you buy beforehand?

 

[themightyw]

Last weekend I took the plunge and went out for my first ever ride with a club, and it happened to be the Kinross lads and ladies who are organising this ride. Spend much of my first ride chatting to the organiser and I have to say they are a great bunch, who have put some real thought into this.

Of course, as with any sportive run for the first time, there are risks but I can honestly say they're working bloody hard to make it a success and putting a lot of time and effort into it.

Was gobsmacked by the countryside in that part of the world too - it's only about 30 miles away from me but the stunning scenery of Dunning etc and the dramatic views were some of the best I've seen.

Let's see how it shapes up but it's DEFINITELY one to watch.

 

[Dalgety Trev]

The latest on the sportive is that entries open Tuesday 5th October at 08:00 gmt. Just go to the entries page on the web site

 

[edindave]

That's like 12 mins from now wooooo hooooo!
Think it's the red for me.