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Post by glynnsixo on Jan 3, 2016 12:45:48 GMT
yeah we'll do the cat & fiddle/ macc forest. ive got some time off coming up middle part of January. or whenever else we can arrange it.
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Post by Rlo80 on Jan 3, 2016 20:44:41 GMT
50 miles in one day?  Surely not! Today's pictures are very cool. Which I could be there too! The beast looked easier on the photos than what it is...I actually think Spud Alley is harder...however I did both on a HT, so I'll look forward to try them on a FS next. |
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Post by hodgy on Jan 3, 2016 21:08:48 GMT
53 actually !
You calling me a liar ? Lol
If you have the time or inclination to check out the route you will see that quite a bit of it is on the Trans Pennine Trail which is off-road but well surfaced and accounts for about a third of the ride .
The first time I did with just Ian Bell we got lost and finished in the dark without lights at 10.30 pm ..getting home at around 2.00 am ...
That's not such a great distance really ..we have held events at Kielder covering 100 miles in a day all off -road .
Gaz is entered into an event up here in September which is 101 km ( over 60 miles ) again all off -road .
The race winner last year did it in a sub 5 hour time ...I was marshalling at the event and couldn't believe how fresh he was at the end !
You should try the route yourself being fairly local to it ..it's more than achievable on a long summer day ...
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Post by Marmite on Jan 3, 2016 21:26:41 GMT
I've done the bhf which was 47/47 miles and 6500 + feet last year  doing the 80k again this year .. Sorry wasn't last year the year before lol didn't have one last year .. And this years one is in March so will probably be shit weather .. |
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Post by Marmite on Jan 3, 2016 21:37:37 GMT
53 actually ! You calling me a liar ? Lol If you have the time or inclination to check out the route you will see that quite a bit of it is on the Trans Pennine Trail which is off-road but well surfaced and accounts for about a third of the ride . The first time I did with just Ian Bell we got lost and finished in the dark without lights at 10.30 pm ..getting home at around 2.00 am ... That's not such a great distance really ..we have held events at Kielder covering 100 miles in a day all off -road . Gaz is entered into an event up here in September which is 101 km ( over 60 miles ) again all off -road . The race winner last year did it in a sub 5 hour time ...I was marshalling at the event and couldn't believe how fresh he was at the end ! You should try the route yourself being fairly local to it ..it's more than achievable on a long summer day ... There's some very fit people out there that can ride bloody fast .. No matter how fit you think you are or getting some bigger always breezes passed ya when your blowing out your Arse ... trying to talk racing snake Windysuffer to join me on the kielder 101;) |
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Post by hodgy on Jan 3, 2016 21:45:46 GMT
It attracted some serious racers last year..but the majority entered just to complete it and chalk it down as an achievement ..Graham also competed and completed the course ..a good few didn't .
I think you will be pleasantly surprised at just how good the event is ..
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Post by Marmite on Jan 3, 2016 21:57:10 GMT
It attracted some serious racers last year..but the majority entered just to complete it and chalk it down as an achievement ..Graham also competed and completed the course ..a good few didn't . I think you will be pleasantly surprised at just how good the event is .. Yes mate looking forward to it will be shitting my self as it gets closer but it's a long way off and hope to have built a fair fitness level up Won't be a race for me mate just a bloody big hard challenge somethings to say I had a go at it Spoke to graham about it he said he hated the first 50k lol and pushed up some of the climbs to save his legs that's my way of thinking as well not killing my self .. |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jan 3, 2016 22:30:56 GMT
Oh OK…i see what you mean now…I've cycled some of those routes which are quite flat. I was thinking 50miles at the heart of the Peak, with a lot of altitude variation. However, When i get the beast built in March I'm up for anything really…i like a good challenge specially when it comes to fitness…so, lets get something organised for the Spring!? LOL
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Post by Marmite on Jan 3, 2016 22:39:28 GMT
Oh OK…i see what you mean now…I've cycled some of those routes which are quite flat. I was thinking 50miles at the heart of the Peak, with a lot of altitude variation. However, When i get the beast built in March I'm up for anything really…i like a good challenge specially when it comes to fitness…so, lets get something organised for the Spring!? LOL Hahha going to say I was in the heart of the peaks when I did mine and nothing's flat round the peaks |
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Post by hodgy on Jan 3, 2016 23:20:20 GMT
There was still well over 30 miles of "heart of the peaks " riding in the 53 miles ..haha !
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Post by Rlo80 on Jan 4, 2016 8:33:37 GMT
Gents…let's get it on…its not like me to turn my back to a challenge…lol
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Post by hodgy on Jan 4, 2016 8:58:45 GMT
No challenge from me ..just a suggestion to try a great ride.
While it would be good to do the ride again ...and I will someday I don't think I will be heading down there this year.
A 320 mile round trip with a couple of nights accomodation isn't on the cards right now especially as I have done the ride twice already ...
If I do any trips away then it will be the Highlands again ...still lots of new stuff to explore !
This one is very much on your doorstep though ..and on the right day in dry conditions takes some beating ..
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Post by Marmite on Jan 4, 2016 10:32:32 GMT
Gents…let's get it on…its not like me to turn my back to a challenge…lol Feel free to join us on the bhf peaks ride in March there a few of us doing it and will be tuff on a nice day if it wet n muddy  will be bloody hard work but so looking forward to it just a shame the next few weeks are can't get up to the peaks  due to personal reasons !! |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jan 4, 2016 11:14:27 GMT
Feel free to join us on the bhf peaks ride in March there a few of us doing it and will be tuff on a nice day if it wet n muddy will be bloody hard work but so looking forward to it just a shame the next few weeks are can't get up to the peaks due to personal reasons !! I will join you of course…I'm sure it will be fun…just need to make sure i do as much riding as i can on the new bike prior to it to make sure i get fit and used to the new bike. |
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Post by hodgy on Jan 4, 2016 11:40:31 GMT
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Post by Rlo80 on Jan 4, 2016 13:14:51 GMT
My frame actually arrives at the beginning of Feb but i will only have all the parts by the first week of March (depending on the availability of the Evans mechanic to put it all up). Hopefully it will rain a lot up until then so i don't feel that I'm missing too much…lol...sorry guys, being selfish here.
Even if its the first ride i do i will be on the forum ride, no doubt.
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Post by hodgy on Jan 4, 2016 14:02:03 GMT
Slightly confused ..with regard to the " forum ride " ...you are aware that the link that I posted is the same ride that Gaz ( Marmite ) has invited you to join ..12th March ?
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Post by Rlo80 on Jan 4, 2016 17:09:43 GMT
Oh ok...apologies! I thought there was something getting organised besides that. As soon as I get the bike ready I'll get in touch for the next available ride...seems so long away but hopefully it will all be worth it in the end!
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Post by glynnsixo on Jan 4, 2016 22:10:15 GMT
now then gaz what about this guy.iv been looking thro some old pics again on an old camera.a few years ago we were doing a jacobs ladder ride on the same day as a BHF ride. this lad was doing it on a unicycle. here he's just about to descend the back of jacobs ladder down to coldwell clough  |
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Post by glynnsixo on Jan 4, 2016 22:10:46 GMT
sorry it wont rotate again
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Post by Marmite on Jan 4, 2016 22:28:58 GMT
Nutter mate but respect to him .. Bit like the lad that did Jacobs ladder route on his fat bike in his slippers Can't remmber his name now wot was it? Oh year sarky Adam hahha ha |
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Surely not!
doing the 80k again this year .. 
will be bloody hard work but so looking forward to it 
due to personal reasons !!