Wot fimm sed: "especially when it is a long bike. "
you mean like a cargo bike? Loooong wheel base?
I'll get my coat!
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Audax 2012
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Snow roads been going a while, does tht make it permanent? The macaroni pies are great, also some exceptional clootie dumpling. We did approx 170k route from Kirriemuir to Stonehaven wind against, then over to Banchory then up Cairn o Mount down to Edzell then back to Kirriemuir. 'twas a very good route not sure if they repeated it. Went off a couple of hours after snow roads and back well before the snow roads brigade? from Dave C's route map the deeside loop goes up Cairn O'Mount the steeper side. The roads in Angus and aberdeenshire tend to have nice new Tarmac and the cars are elsewhere on new 'a' roads
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" from Dave C's route map the deeside loop goes up Cairn O'Mount the steeper side."
That is one heck of an understatement!!!!! I'm sure at one point people coming the other way were roped in and absailing!
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Indeed, I felt a sense of achievement getting to the top in my granny gear only to be put in my place by the iron men going up and down and back up again
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Mr fimm once cycled over Cairn O'Mount and back again. My mother said "It makes me tired just thinking of it!"
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Well I'm off on the train to Perth shortly, to cycle gently but purposefully towards Kirriemuir. Weather is looking okay, hardly any wind, reasonably bright, maybe a spot of sun in the afternoon. Kipping down in the hall overnight, should be an interesting experience. Tomorrow we should have the wind assisting us on the homeward stretch at least. Looking forward to that bridie at the finish!
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Well that's the Potter For Tea done. An enjoyable ride, though the north easterly wind was stronger than anticipated, and cold. Lovely cycling country round those parts. As I was staying in the hall last night, my sleep was fitful (chap snoring two beds away) and I was up at 5am with the Snow Roads riders. Still, I did okay, averaged 16kph including cafe/control stops, etc. - not fast, but not bad for me. Certainly better than I managed on the Audrey Fyffe memorial run, but then my hubs were didgy that time I think, and my fitness has improved. I wasn't the slowest either, eight riders came in after me. Did a DIY 50K with my sleeping gear to Perth after the event: it's a nice run from Kirriemuir and surprisingly flat for much of the way.
Met some nice folk, including Dougie Vipond and the legendary George Berwick. Organisers Alex and Alison, plus the Angus Bike Chain crew were excellent hosts: the riders really felt looked after. Great bridie at the end.
All positive. Except that blasted cold wind.
Think I might try Audax again...Posted 12 years ago # -
Photos of:
Potter for Tea 2012
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/sets/72157630011090756/(You'll find a few of me in there astride ye olde Raleigh)
Snow Roads 300k 2012
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidmam/sets/72157630011082476/(including special guest star Dougie Vipond)
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Crowriver similar positive angus experience to mine, tho no dougie vipond, did he do the snow roads without helicopter?
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The Bethany sportive went well on Saturday. It was of course rather chilly and I was a little underdressed. As always the scenery was fantastic and so near to Edinburgh. I went around in a group of four, made up of Jackson Priest plus 2 others that we knew from other rides. We went around in a pretty good time for me (5.hr54 riding time for 102 miles, not got the official time yet). But the best was the group spirit.
It reminded me of the essential difference with casual rides (like the St Abbs run) and audaxes. With sportives, I and many others just go for the time. It is no less enjoyable (well most of the time) but different. Hopefully it will set me up to enjoy the casual rides more!
There were some seriously fast guys out there. I overhear some who went around in 5 hrs 11 grumbling about another who shot past them!
Recovery time was much longer than St Abbs. I am still suffering a bit. But looking forward to some more relaxing rides.
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Bethany (@_BethanyCT)
05/06/2012 12:52
Rider times now available for the Bethany Sportive 2012. Check out our photo gallery too - What a great day! >> http://bit.ly/MbptMG
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@gembo, it seems the Snow Roads is indeed a permanent. I suppose one could ride it as a DIY if one were so minded: the organiser also does the DIYs in Scotland AFAIK.
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Just entered Three Glens Explorer 100 miler (30 Sept) and about to post my entry to Grantown Gallop 100k (25 Aug). With that and the Dumfries ride late summer is starting to fill out.
Just need a long ride next (not this) weekend. Edinburgh St Andrews is on but can't take the Saturday as family commitments dictate. Portovelo/ERC a bit fast for me, unless the former do the shorter ride option. Might have to be a solo ride on 17th to get the miles in...
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Anyone doing the Ken Laidlaw sportive on 19 August? I can't make up my mind whether to do this.
I think that I will do the Erit Lass in early Sept (200 km audax)
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@amir, I might do the Ken Laidlaw. I treated it like an Audax, taking my time over the two food stops. Maybe I'll go for a faster time instead. I think it's clockwise this year which I prefer.
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enteringridingtaking part in the Erit Lass (I see what Martin Foley's done there).Posted 12 years ago # -
I've now registered for the Erit Lass. I am definitely tempted by the Ken Laidlaw.
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I'm now registered for the Ken Laidlaw
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Can't make the Ken Laidlaw I'm afraid, family do that weekend. Think early September is likewise for me as it seems my sister's birthday is always around that time of year.
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I'm dong the Granton Gallop from Newtonmore next weekend.
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See you there, DaveC! *
Just managed to get a bed in a hostel for the Friday (train on Friday evening). I think I'd better pack the cape and dust off the waterproof overshoes though as the forecast looks mince.
* - At the start anyhow. I expect you'll vanish into the distance after the first hill! ;-)
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Is there any benifit to doing a "shorter" audax before jumping in on a 200km? A foot problem means I'm unlikely to do any of the running I was thinking of doing this autumn, and I'm eyeing up either the "Erit Lass" 200km or the "three glens" (or something like that) at 160km. Any thoughts?
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Er, the 'benefit' is that you stand a better chance of getting round it within the maximum time ;-)
My limit of endurance currently seems to be about 130/140 km, after which my legs get really tired and I get very, very slow. I can still go further, it just takes me a while!
So Three Glens or shorter it is for me just now. If I keep my fitness levels may try a 200k later or next year... Aiming to do the Snow Roads 300k at some point but might be a couple of years before I have sufficient stamina.
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If you have not ridden over 30 miles I'd recomend the 100km (~63 miles) as a good start. You'll get a good feeling for how your body reacts to longer rides. If you can get accomodation for this weekend you could ride the Grantown Gallop but I think its a bit late for the entry, just tag along with crowriver. The Three Glens will be nice, I'm doing it also and know the organiser Neil. I'm looking for a 200 and but may do the Moulin Moors after the Gallop.
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I've suggested to Laidback that we have a crack at the Erit Lass early September. Only moderately hilly but quite local which is nice.
I once drove to Scotch Corner to do a pre-PBP qualifier which rode back up as close as Peebles before returning to far away- madness!
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I'll hopefully see you guys at the start on Saturday then :-) though as with Crowriver I suspect you may all then shoot off into the distance :-))
My plan is to attempt the 200 from Linlithgow (3 glens? Can't remember, still a bit early this morning!) In a month or so, no idea how I'll do though as it's a bit further than I've ever ridden in a day :-/Posted 12 years ago # -
"I've suggested to Laidback that we have a crack at the Erit Lass early September. Only moderately hilly but quite local which is nice. "
I did this one last year in windy conditions. This is a nice route but I felt it qualified as pretty hilly! Especially the last leg from Duns.
There will be a few CCEr's doing this event (including me).
I'd have liked to have done the 3 Glens as well but will be away.
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Hmm I'm considering the Erit Lass, but I'll have to consule 'the management' for authorisation.
Oh and there is forcast to be a low preasure over UK over the weekend. I'm expecting rain and wind. yuch!
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@DaveC "If you have not ridden over 30 miles" I should possibly have said that the furthest I've ever ridden in a day is 118 miles... but that was last year. I have not done any long rides this year. Gadding off this weekend isn't an option. I'll have to have a chat with the boss and see if I can get a pass for one or both of the two local rides I've mentioned, and some time to do some longer runs as well.
Oh yes, I don't have mudguards on my road bike, and I know some audaxes require them. Will it be obvious from the event page if this is the case?
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If mudguards are required there will be an "M" listed in the facilities section of the AUK webpage.
Actually very few audaxes now insist on mudguards, there probably hasn't been one in Scotland for 4 or 5 years.
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What Cyclop said.... I've seens lots of rider without mudguards.
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