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BHFS event - 26th of March

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  • Started 13 years ago by chdot
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  1. chdot
    Admin

    "

    Hi,

    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!

    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!

    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!

    The website is http://www.bhf.org.uk/heartride 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...

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    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.

    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!

    I greatly appreciate you taking the time to pass this on, it is of great value to the work of BHF Scotland.

    I hope to see you there on the day!

    Many thanks

    Jenny smith

    Events and Marketing Officer
    British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland
    Ocean Point One
    94 Ocean Drive
    Edinburgh
    EH6 6JH

    Tel: 0131 561 3365
    E-mail: smithje@bhf.org.uk
    Web: http://www.bhf.org.uk

    "

    Posted 13 years ago #

  2. PS
    Member

    Got a feeling I've been signed up for the 60 mile on road one already.

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  3. recombodna
    Member

    I'm up for this! A friend of mine has been testing the routes.

    Posted 13 years ago #

  4. kaputnik
    Moderator

    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.

    Now I have my tourer I may be doing a lot more "free" sportives. On my own...

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  5. PS
    Member

    Skye Mor's my other confirmed one to date.

    Posted 13 years ago #

  6. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    I'd considered the Skye Mor as well, it's a helluva route!

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  7. PS
    Member

    Yeah, the profile looks like Jaws' dental records... I'm sure the scenery will take my mind off it.

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  8. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    I know the scenery well, which might put me at a disadvantage... ;)

    I wonder if I'd be finished the >X< build by March. Possibly not.

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  9. kaputnik
    Moderator

    I've recalled that I've a friend and some friends-of-friends down in D&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.

    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.

    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.

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  10. Wilmington's Cow
    Member

    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!

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  11. PS
    Member

    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?

    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.

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  12. Cyclingmollie
    Member

    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.

    Posted 13 years ago #

  13. kaputnik
    Moderator

    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?

    yes, and that too :)

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  14. druidh
    Member

    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.

    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.

    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!

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  15. ruggtomcat
    Member

    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...

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  16. kaputnik
    Moderator

    I suppose Id better do some group riding first

    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!

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  17. riffian
    Member

    and dont forget our local 'Tour of East Lothian' starting from Musselburgh on 13 February Audax UK Calendar. Maybe Redstone Rigg will have thawed out by then!

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  18. kaputnik
    Moderator

    Looks good, riffian. I shall pencil it in as my 2nd event of the year.

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  19. recombodna
    Member

    I have signed up for this. Anyone else on here??

    Posted 13 years ago #

  20. ruggtomcat
    Member

    working :(

    [offtopic]Anth- "I wonder if I'd be finished the >X< build by March. Possibly not."

    fixed that flat yet?[/offtopic]

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  21. recombodna
    Member

    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.....

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  22. recombodna
    Member

    Did this yesterday. Great route great weather not very well attended but 'm sure it will get bigger with time.

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