wiggle new forest 100 - anyone else doing it?

[mwktar]

Doing this next weekend, wondering if anyone else was going for it? And if they noticed the massive route alterations?

Supposed to be a good ride

 

[jefmcg]

I did an audax earlier this year. Didn't over-prepare, so was pleasantly surprised to find myself in the new forest (for the first time ever, I think). I was all "wow, cool, horses, ponies, donkeys" Be cautious: apparently the donkeys bite. So do the horses and ponies, I bet.

http://www.strava.com/activities/279506955 Obviously completely different route from yours. Enjoy.

 

[chappers1983]

I'm not doing the New Forest 100, but did the Spring one earlier in the year.

Lovely ride, but horrendously over-subscribed. Not sure if this one is in the same position - if it is I'd make sure you arrive early and be one of the earlier groups to set off. It got quite dangerous at times IMO back in April, which was a shame as the course was quite easy-going

 

[mwktar]

Will do - saw they said they sell out every year for it - up and at 'em I guess!

 

[mwktar]

I'm not doing the New Forest 100, but did the Spring one earlier in the year.

Lovely ride, but horrendously over-subscribed. Not sure if this one is in the same position - if it is I'd make sure you arrive early and be one of the earlier groups to set off. It got quite dangerous at times IMO back in April, which was a shame as the course was quite easy-going

Spoke to my mate who is also riding it. the EPIC rout this year isnt part of a large route, but diverges and reconnects. Cheers for the inside info, made us actually consider clashes with riders from different waves etc

 

[Rustybucket]

I was due to do it but have to pull out due to injury. If anyone wants my place for free, let me know. I've paid for the epic route

 

[mwktar]

I was due to do it but have to pull out due to injury. If anyone wants my place for free, let me know. I've paid for the epic route

Hope it's nothing too serious matey

 

[Rustybucket]

Hope it's nothing too serious matey

Back issues - hopefully back on the bike by the end of the year.

Good luck on the ride- I'm from the New Forest originally, lovely countryside and quiet roads - I prefer it to where I live in Surrey now!

 

[ukbabz]

I'll be doing the STD route. A little disappointed at the route change as its changed the route from 70 to 60 miles and seems to push north and out of the new forest a bit earlier on. Hopefully the weather will play ball and be a good ride.

I did the short in May and it did get pretty congested at a few points there, so am hoping the earlier start will help avoid a few of the numpties

 

[Racing roadkill]

Oooh goody, a New Forest Sportive, the 'locals' will be pleased.

 

[DRHysted]

I'm doing the epic on Sunday. Disappointed that once again the verderers have purposely moved a round up so the route has had to be changed. But the equine community here has always treated all other users as second rate.
I don't generally have an issue with other riders (did get hit from behind last year, but I've got better brakes), I try to be in the first groups to allow for my slowness.

 

[jefmcg]

Why a sportive? Why not ride the same route any other day of the year?

 

[Markymark]

Why a sportive? Why not ride the same route any other day of the year?

cos some people enjoy the event.

 

[jonny jeez]

Be cautious: apparently the donkeys bite. So do the horses and ponies, I bet.
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As do the locals, who hate these events and are prone to distributing drawing pins, broken glass and all manner of helpful detritus to support the riders in their quest to learn how to fix a puncture.

Allegedly .

 

[jefmcg]

cos some people enjoy the event.

It's all the talk about crowds, collisions and the route being messed about with, doesn't sound as much fun as just going for a ride.