Wales : Dyfed Trans Cambrian Route Sat 20th October.

[pubrunner]

Both of my 'nice' road bikes have 34/50 up front and 12-27 on the back.

My 'best' bike has 36/50 and 13/26, so I think that I'll be on that. Then again, I might just try another bike which has 34/50 and 13/28 - it may be the more sensible option, given that I've only twice ridden over 70 miles in my entire life.

 

[captainhastings]

I will be on my defy 2 compact no idea what the gears are but they are ok for most hills

 

[Noodley]

I have 53/39 on the front, so reckon I'll be walking

 

[Cheshire Celt]

I have 53/39 on the front, so reckon I'll be walking

Don't worry met if you need to walk I'll walk with you

 

[rich p]

Not sure yet. Either the compact with lowest 34 x 28 or the triple with 30 x 25. Not a lot in it but I prefer to spin up hills than push a big gear.

 

[pubrunner]

Not sure yet. Either the compact with lowest 34 x 28 or the triple with 30 x 25. Not a lot in it but I prefer to spin up hills than push a big gear.

I'd love to try a 30 x 25 on this ride . . . . . . . and so would Noodley

 

[lukesdad]

hmm 52/39 11-25 or 53/39/30 11-25 will probably depend on weather.

 

[lukesdad]

Seems a 7.30 b/fast at the new Inn is attainable

So we will start at 8.30 am in Llandrindod, Any objections ?

 

[pubrunner]

I will be on my defy 2 compact no idea what the gears are but they are ok for most hills

Many modern bikes are 50/34 & 12/28, so hopefully your bike will have the same. It should be enough; thing is though, LD has a habit of not being entirely honest accurate about the steepness of the hills.

 

[pubrunner]

Seems a 7.30 b/fast at the new Inn is attainable

So we will start at 8.30 am in Llandrindod, Any objections ?

If we leave at 8.30am, we should get back for 7pm (ish).

I'm deffo going to put some lights on my bike - I know from experience, that these rides don't usually finish at the expected time. I did ColinJ's epic 75 mile Settle ride and told my missus that I'd be back home in Shropshire for 7pm; I actually left Settle at 9.30pm and got home just before midnight . At least Llandrindod is only 50 miles from home . . . . . . . perhaps (in the fashion of LD) I'll cycle home .

 

[lukesdad]

Many modern bikes are 50/34 & 12/28, so hopefully your bike will have the same. It should be enough; thing is though, LD has a habit of not being entirely honest accurate about the steepness of the hills.

Thats it Ive had enough of my good name being dragged thru the mire, on this thread ....See you in court pubbers !

 

[theclaud]

Thats it Ive had enough of my good name being dragged thru the mire, on this thread ....See you in court pubbers !

That's a shame - we've barely started.

 

[rich p]

Thats it Ive had enough of my good name being dragged thru the mire, on this thread ....See you in court pubbers !

good?

 

[rich p]

Seems a 7.30 b/fast at the new Inn is attainable

So we will start at 8.30 am in Llandrindod, Any objections ?

Not knowing the area, but we 6 (at least) staying in the boozer in Newbridge need to scoff breakfast and cycle to Llandridod for an 8.30 kick off?

 

[pubrunner]

Not knowing the area, but we 6 (at least) staying in the boozer in Newbridge need to scoff breakfast and cycle to Llandridod for an 8.30 kick off?

Your total for the day, is going to be at least 110 miles - impressive stuff.

I've cycled as far as that in my life !