October Ride for Food-22nd Oct-Rye & Back

[martint235]

How much actual chip and fish do you get for the 11 quid?

The last time I went it wasn't as much as at Maldon but it is very nice. I doubt you'll still be hungry afterwards!!

 

[lilolee]

I could be up for this. Would it be OK to meet you at Westerham?

 

[martint235]

I could be up for this. Would it be OK to meet you at Westerham?

Yep if the timings on the recce work out, I'm hoping to have a cafe stop at the green in Westerham

 

[lilolee]

Excellent. Looks to be around 9:15.

 

[martint235]

Excellent. Looks to be around 9:15.

Timings could be subject to significant changes following the recce. I can get to Westerham from my house in about an hour 15 so if we start at 8 we're probably looking at 10 - 10.30 but I'll confirm once I've ridden the full route.

 

[Martok]

Very unlikely that I'll do that ride (it's too far and too hilly for me at this stage, I need to do a 'normal' one of these rides easily first

)

I'll be interested to see what time you do this in when you recce the route. 140 miles at an average of 14mph is 10 hours, then there's breaks/lunch plus travelling to/from the start will likely mean 12 hours+ in all on the day itself, so 8-9pm home for some at least. A lot of climbing (nearly 8000 feet) too, don't know if that'll slow things down for the ones who'll do this.

Looks like you'll be setting off and returning in the dark too going by sunrise & sunset times:

22 Oct 2011 Sunrise 07:36 Sunset 17:53

Probably best to make all of this clear to those who do sign up (I'm sure you had all of this in mind already).

Best of luck to all who attempt this. One day when I've shifted my excess weight I may be able to join you on one of these rides.

 

[martint235]

Very unlikely that I'll do that ride (it's too far and too hilly for me at this stage, I need to do a 'normal' one of these rides easily first

)

I'll be interested to see what time you do this in when you recce the route. 140 miles at an average of 14mph is 10 hours, then there's breaks/lunch plus travelling to/from the start will likely mean 12 hours+ in all on the day itself, so 8-9pm home for some at least. A lot of climbing (nearly 8000 feet) too, don't know if that'll slow things down for the ones who'll do this.

Looks like you'll be setting off and returning in the dark too going by sunrise & sunset times:

22 Oct 2011 Sunrise 07:36 Sunset 17:53

Probably best to make all of this clear to those who do sign up (I'm sure you had all of this in mind already).

Best of luck to all who attempt this. One day when I've shifted my excess weight I may be able to join you on one of these rides.

Hi Martok, you would naturally be welcome on the ride but I'm not going to push anyone into this one. It will be a challenging ride.

I'm hoping to set off in daylight at least but it is a bring your lights ride certainly!!

 

[Tynan]

please define 'bastard of a hill' in relation to either Beacon or Chinoor (the two proper hills I've crawled up)

 

[martint235]

please define 'bastard of a hill' in relation to either Beacon or Chinoor (the two proper hills I've crawled up)

Ok the definition is simple. It's a 1 in 6 and it goes on and on. I've not done the Chinoor but I've done the Beacon a few times now. There isn't the variation in gradient that you get with the Beacon but its a touch old slog.

 

[Martok]

Ok the definition is simple. It's a 1 in 6 and it goes on and on. I've not done the Chinoor but I've done the Beacon a few times now. There isn't the variation in gradient that you get with the Beacon but its a touch old slog.

If I am correct, 1 in 6 in new money is 17%. Ditchling is an average of 8-10% I believe. If so, then blimey, it's steep!

 

[martint235]

If I am correct, 1 in 6 in new money is 17%. Ditchling is an average of 8-10% I believe. If so, then blimey, it's steep!

Yep that's about right. Walking up it is definitely allowed although it's quite a long walk!!!!

 

[Tynan]

so really steep and really long and at the post 100 mile point?

 

[rb58]

Yep. I may take the bike with a winch gear for this one.

 

[martint235]

so really steep and really long and at the post 100 mile point?

Yes but what would life be without challenges?? The fun in this ride will be in the completion and the ability to say "I did it" as they take you away to a room with quilts for walls.

 

[zigzag]

so really steep and really long and at the post 100 mile point?

100 miles is a warm up. the hill comes at the right time. can i be on the list please?