http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Lang Way Doon - 2017-07-01 en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:05:55 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-277455 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:50:47 +0000 HankChief 277455@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I quite fancy it, but maybe next year as I've already signed up for <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18463">South West 300</a> this year.</p> <p>The extra 25 miles, more hills and harder logistics would make LWD significantly more of a challenge, but with a bit training (and not faffing at any stops) should be achievable.</p> <p>(Training has yet to start for SW300 so could make that interesting...) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-277452 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:37:29 +0000 chdot 277452@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Setting off at 7am he completed the 326 miles via Bonar Bridge, Inverness, Tomintoul, Blairgowrie. riding through the night to Edinburgh and continuing on to the River Tweed by 6:30 the following morning, one of only 14 to successfully complete The Lang Way Doon challenge. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/health/newton-stewart-man-cycles-the-length-of-scotland-in-memory-of-his-late-wife-1-4497856" rel="nofollow">https://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/health/newton-stewart-man-cycles-the-length-of-scotland-in-memory-of-his-late-wife-1-4497856</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-277449 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:33:55 +0000 chdot 277449@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Lang+Way+Doon+-+2017&amp;client=safari&amp;hl=en-gb&amp;prmd=vmin&amp;source=lnms&amp;tbm=isch">(some) Photos</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-277448 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:32:34 +0000 ARobComp 277448@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>To achieve it in 24 hours means hitting a total average for that 24 hours of 21kmph. Probably quite doable for some people. Certainly easier in a group. </p> <p>What time do you think you want to start - I imagine you actually want to around 6pm so you head down through the highlands in the dark to do cairngorms in the light and then avoid worst of traffic coming through Edinburgh? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-277444 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:12:27 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 277444@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Doing most of the 3 Pistes in reverse along the way</p> <p>Nice </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-277441 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:04:42 +0000 chdot 277441@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.langwaydoon.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.langwaydoon.co.uk</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/8962639" rel="nofollow">https://www.strava.com/routes/8962639</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-277436 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:38:44 +0000 HankChief 277436@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em><a href="https://twitter.com/lang_way_doon/status/971693246408806401?s=19">Just to say that there is a group planning to tackle LWD on Friday 22nd June with a mix of 24hr and 36hr attempts so let me know if you want to join them and I can put you in touch....</a></em> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-239296 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 23:05:24 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 239296@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Looks like they've plotted some of the route along the M90 - that should be interesting...</p> <p>And a 15mph convoy of lead vehicle, peloton and support vehicle(s) using the A9 and Kessock Bridge into Inverness in peak tourist season <em>might</em> just attract the attention of colleagues of Hamish MacBeth</p> <p>Understatement of the year contained within the advice section - "CHAMOIS CREAM OR SOME OTHER SKIN BALM MAY BE USEFUL ON YOUR BITS – USE IT BEFORE YOU GET SORE." </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-239289 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 21:50:23 +0000 dessert rat 239289@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think missing out the first and last sections make it vaguely doable, plus get to finish in town.</p> <p>Thinking about it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-239274 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 20:05:04 +0000 I were right about that saddle 239274@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A NATO 24hr field ration pack contains 4000 kCal. Twenty four hours of moderate cycling (not sure this is moderate) would burn four of them, at about a kilo each. </p> <p>I'm all for cycle adventures, but I'm also all for trying not to bother the emergency services while you're at it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-239250 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 18:05:12 +0000 acsimpson 239250@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>"BRING FOOD AND DRINK TO TAKE WITH YOU FOR THE WHOLE RIDE – AIM FOR SELF-RELIANCE. WE WILL PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS AT THE PRE-DETERMINED BREAKS HOWEVER BONKING MID-STAGE WON’T BE GOOD!"</em></p> <p>There might be a broom wagon but it's not a full service sustenance provided sort of support. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-239247 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:56:11 +0000 Cyclops 239247@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good luck with keeping any sort of cohesion within the group on the leg from Tomintoul as the Lecht, BH1, BH2 and the Cairnwell will have people dropping off the back left, right and centre. There's a reason that Euraudax rides don't go over big hills. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-239243 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:39:28 +0000 DrAfternoon 239243@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Pffff, that's very ambitious. Similar pace to the Adventure Syndicate lot doing the North Coast 500 supported in 36 hours. Not as long, but more likely to suffer headwind.</p> <p>Doable in theory, but not many folk that could. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-239241 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:20:45 +0000 I were right about that saddle 239241@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>a 24hr cycle event that has been conceived for those looking for a challenge</em></p> <p>Sounds potentially life-threatening to me, but each to their own. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17268#post-239198 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:38:40 +0000 Darkerside 239198@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"The Lang Way Doon is a 24hr cycle event that has been conceived for those looking for a challenge.</p> <p>On 1st July 2017 we are aiming to set off, with a support group, to tackle approximately 330 miles from Tongue on the north coast of Scotland to Coldstream on the southern border. Scotland in a day. This might not be even be possible, but why let that stop you?…</p> <p>The aim of the challenge is to raise £5k for CHAS (Children’s Hospice Association Scotland) and bring together a group of cyclists who are willing to put their endurance capacity to the test.</p> <p>The event will be FREE however a suggested donation of £25 will go directly to CHAS through the event’s Just Giving page."</p> <p><a href="http://www.langwaydoon.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.langwaydoon.co.uk</a></p> <p>I'm filing under "hmm" for the moment... </p>