http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: BHFS event - 26th of March en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:53:08 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-27922 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:08:04 +0000 recombodna 27922@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Did this yesterday. Great route great weather not very well attended but 'm sure it will get bigger with time. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-27457 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:39:49 +0000 recombodna 27457@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I know that they're still looking for volunteers to help out with this event. I think they'll pay costs and give food and drink and the like..... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-25558 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:57:12 +0000 ruggtomcat 25558@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>working :(</p> <p>[offtopic]Anth- "I wonder if I'd be finished the &gt;X&lt; build by March. Possibly not."</p> <p>fixed that flat yet?[/offtopic] </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-25553 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:40:47 +0000 recombodna 25553@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have signed up for this. Anyone else on here?? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-19025 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:23:47 +0000 kaputnik 19025@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Looks good, riffian. I shall pencil it in as my 2nd event of the year. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-19020 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:56:17 +0000 riffian 19020@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>and dont forget our local <strong>'Tour of East Lothian'</strong> starting from Musselburgh on 13 February <a href="http://www.aukweb.net/cal/index.htm">Audax UK Calendar</a>. Maybe Redstone Rigg will have thawed out by then! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-19007 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:18:04 +0000 kaputnik 19007@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>I suppose Id better do some group riding first</em></p> <p>I don't know if it's totally necessary. My first ever group riding was a sportive. Knowing this fact, I just kept my distance, didn't do anything stupid or unpredictable and acted friendly and cheerful. Worked for me! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-19003 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:07:06 +0000 ruggtomcat 19003@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Id be tempted to ride there, do the mid-range and ride back, then again Ive never done a sportive, I suppose Id better do some group riding first... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-19001 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:35:08 +0000 druidh 19001@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ooh - this one looks quite nice. I'll confirm nearer the time, but if I'm in for it I can certainly take a couple more folk down.</p> <p>Kinross Black: I had a ride round some of the route a few weeks back and I reckon there are a few dodgy descents. Loose gravel, bad road surface and streaming water are bad enough obstacles when riding solo, could be treacherous in a group. After some reflection, I decided to give it a miss.</p> <p>Skye Mor: My 2nd ever sportive. Fantastic route, but killed me with a strong headwind. I was convinced the advertised ascent was a mistake until I was about half way round. The best bit was Sligachan back to Portree as the road had just been resurfaced a few weeks earlier and it was super fast! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18992 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:41:17 +0000 kaputnik 18992@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Whupped by a road bike ridden by the guy who holds the record for Fred Whitton and has won the Three Peaks XC what, 8 times?</em></p> <p>yes, and that too :) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18987 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:14:41 +0000 Cyclingmollie 18987@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>kaputnik - I've been waiting all day to get to my Cycling Plus which dropped through the letter-box this morning. I'm going to miss out the Trossachs Ton this year and ride the Lepra Edinburgh St Andrews as I can visit my folks in Crail afterwards hopefully. I've already got my name down for the black Kinross Sportive route and the Cross Border in May. Turbo sessions await. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18982 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:31:59 +0000 PS 18982@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Whupped by a road bike ridden by the guy who holds the record for Fred Whitton and has won the Three Peaks XC what, 8 times?</p> <p>Fred Whitton is a mental ride though. 33% is not unusual on some of those hills. My aim is to gradually tick them off one at a time, then maybe take a view on the Four Seasons version. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18981 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:28:15 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 18981@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm under no illusions - I was second last home on the Bealach Mor a few years back. Hopefully new bike will spur me on to more training! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18980 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:25:13 +0000 kaputnik 18980@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've recalled that I've a friend and some friends-of-friends down in D&amp;G. They are more MTB-ists but have road bikes so I might try and convince them to do it and steal lifts off of them also.</p> <p>I was reading about the Fred Whitton sportive in CyclingPlus over lunch. Up to that point I had been impressed with my time and climb over the X-border 100, this really put things into perspective. </p> <p>Slightly OT, but they were trying out electric bikes on it. They both failed miserably in the rain and were whupped by a road bike. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18979 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:21:50 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 18979@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I know the scenery well, which might put me at a disadvantage... ;)</p> <p>I wonder if I'd be finished the &gt;X&lt; build by March. Possibly not. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18978 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:20:35 +0000 PS 18978@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yeah, the profile looks like Jaws' dental records... I'm sure the scenery will take my mind off it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18977 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:18:49 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 18977@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd considered the Skye Mor as well, it's a helluva route! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18976 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:11:49 +0000 PS 18976@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Skye Mor's my other confirmed one to date. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18971 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:55:05 +0000 kaputnik 18971@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd have to see if I could sponge a lift. Kinross Sportive (black route) is my only confirmed date for next year's calendar.</p> <p>Now I have my tourer I may be doing a lot more "free" sportives. On my own... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18970 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:54:06 +0000 recombodna 18970@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm up for this! A friend of mine has been testing the routes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18969 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:51:08 +0000 PS 18969@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Got a feeling I've been signed up for the 60 mile on road one already. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1862#post-18962 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:16:19 +0000 chdot 18962@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Hi,</p> <p>The British Heart Foundation Scotland has launched the first of its new Heartride series of Scottish cycling events, HEARTRIDE 60/30/15! Taking place on the 26th of March it is the must do cycling event of 2011!</p> <p>The event has 3 on road and 2 off road options and is set in the spectacular area of Galloway, fantastic location for a sportive and family event. There is a 60 mile sportive, a 30 mile demi and a 15 miler for families and beginners. The 2 off road options are at the fantastic 7 stanes site at Kirroughtree 2 min from the on road option start so the whole family have a choice of events!</p> <p>With a BHF Campsite and outdoor ceilidh Heartride makes a great weekend away and the area has a wealth leisure and entertainment as well as great towns, sites and days out so why not keep up with your winter training and make it a weekend away in the New year!</p> <p>The website is <a href="http://www.bhf.org.uk/heartride" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhf.org.uk/heartride</a> for more info or registration. Alternatively you can call 0808 1002109. It will shortly go live on Entry Central too. For a sneak preview check out the video on you tube... <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8iYL-zeG0c" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8iYL-zeG0c</a></p> <p>I would greatly appreciate it if you could pass this around the staff, customers and any other friends family and places of work that you think might be interested.</p> <p>I have attached an e-poster that can be posted on forums, passed around contacts, used on facebook, printed and displayed and anything else you like! </p> <p>I greatly appreciate you taking the time to pass this on, it is of great value to the work of BHF Scotland.</p> <p>I hope to see you there on the day!</p> <p>Many thanks</p> <p>Jenny smith</p> <p>Events and Marketing Officer<br /> British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland<br /> Ocean Point One<br /> 94 Ocean Drive<br /> Edinburgh<br /> EH6 6JH</p> <p>Tel: 0131 561 3365<br /> E-mail: <a href="mailto:smithje@bhf.org.uk">smithje@bhf.org.uk</a><br /> Web: <a href="http://www.bhf.org.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhf.org.uk</a></p> <p>" </p>