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Post by Nelly on Dec 12, 2014 10:59:20 GMT
ALL SOLD OUT my mate just tried to enter and he's on the waiting list. For those that wish to start as a group, copy the Orange boxes by editing there application  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 11:03:44 GMT
Feck that was quick!! Oh well decision made for me - I ain't going  TBH I would probably have been better off in the 'sport' on the Satdee anyway. At least you lot can tell us what it's like and then I can have a goo in 2016 (if I'm still kicking about). I've decided I have to do one 'event' before I hang up the forks for good. I liked the look of the over 50's as it gives me a level playing field. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 11:13:00 GMT
I was just in time by the looks of it   |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 11:20:22 GMT
You were - I looked on there a few minutes after you booked and it was still open - 5 minutes later it wasn't!
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Post by kirky72 on Dec 12, 2014 11:26:04 GMT
Booked the Sunday Enduro, I went for the early time slot. However if you don't mind I will change to middle and add the team name, that's if there is space on the team and you don't mind possibly being slowed down on the pedally bits? Is there a limit to how many team members you can have, I think this is another good aspect and adds a bit of extra interest.
Its seems like a good format in that you basically have just over 5 hours to do 24 miles so there's no great time pressure over the total distance, you can take it easy coming up to the timed sections which are the only bits that count take a breather before hand if needed and then go hell for hell leather. Like a social ride with opportunity to ride the timed sections to the best of your own ability. Having a slight mechanical through the untimed bits doesn't right off your total time.
I might get there Saturday morning and practice the trickier sections so I no my limitation and don't hold back unnecessarily on the Sunday, then camp on the Saturday with a few beers to help sleeping it will be great to meet up with fellow forumites.
Excited and motivated, now if I could only get out on the bike sometime soon.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 11:35:13 GMT
I'm on the waiting list. No real hopes of getting a place though, tbh.
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Post by Nelly on Dec 12, 2014 11:50:02 GMT
Booked the Sunday Enduro, I went for the early time slot. However if you don't mind I will change to middle and add the team name, that's if there is space on the team and you don't mind possibly being slowed down on the pedally bits? Is there a limit to how many team members you can have, I think this is another good aspect and adds a bit of extra interest. Its seems like a good format in that you basically have just over 5 hours to do 24 miles so there's no great time pressure over the total distance, you can take it easy coming up to the timed sections which are the only bits that count take a breather before hand if needed and then go hell for hell leather. Like a social ride with opportunity to ride the timed sections to the best of your own ability. Having a slight mechanical through the untimed bits doesn't right off your total time. I might get there Saturday morning and practice the trickier sections so I no my limitation and don't hold back unnecessarily on the Sunday, then camp on the Saturday with a few beers to help sleeping it will be great to meet up with fellow forumites. Excited and motivated, now if I could only get out on the bike sometime soon. More the merrier! We are planning on riding the parts of the course on accesible land a couple of times before the event to work on grip and how it rides, then use the Saturday as a general reccy and practice for the sections on private land |
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Post by kirky72 on Dec 12, 2014 11:59:45 GMT
Sounds like a good plan you have there. I have a route from MBR that covered Reeth but not knowing the area I have no idea how much if any makes up part of the route.
When you know when you are going for a look up there and if you don't mind me tagging on please give me a shout if I can make it I will. where are you travelling from if you don't mind me asking? I'm in the Burnley area so around an hour and a half to two hours for me.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 13:30:30 GMT
Sounds like a good plan you have there. I have a route from MBR that covered Reeth but not knowing the area I have no idea how much if any makes up part of the route. When you know when you are going for a look up there and if you don't mind me tagging on please give me a shout if I can make it I will. where are you travelling from if you don't mind me asking? I'm in the Burnley area so around an hour and a half to two hours for me. +1 from me too. |
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Post by kirky72 on Dec 12, 2014 13:31:54 GMT
can you bring that helmet with you? lol.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 14:56:02 GMT
can you bring that helmet with you? lol. Can do but I don't think it'd offer much protection haha.. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 18:48:10 GMT
I may be being a tad thick here but has anybody got a postcode for the place?
Can't see a postcode or address on the site.
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Post by kirky72 on Dec 12, 2014 19:38:04 GMT
It was tucked away in the contact page., haha.
Dales Bike Centre
Parks Barn,
Fremington,
Richmond,
North Yorkshire,
DL11 6AW
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Post by kirky72 on Dec 12, 2014 19:42:01 GMT
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Post by lowcogger on Dec 12, 2014 19:47:28 GMT
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Post by getonyourbike on Dec 12, 2014 22:48:35 GMT
Enjoy, you lot. I did it last year and it is a brilliant event. The atmosphere is quite special. Be aware that they are some of the toughest 24 miles you will ride, so don't be stopping too much because that 5 hour time limit can creep up on you... Lots of steep climbs.
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Post by kirky72 on Dec 12, 2014 23:29:26 GMT
I noticed you did very well last year. If you go this year don't forget to join the forum team!
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Post by getonyourbike on Dec 13, 2014 21:44:53 GMT
Thank you very much. If only I felt like I did well last year- rode terribly. :-(
I'm not doing it this year as my race calendar is already very full, unfortunately. Enjoy, all.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 1:03:58 GMT
I was just in time by the looks of it Best training mate will be up the peaks good luck pal wish I was doing it now  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 4:41:00 GMT
I was just in time by the looks of it Best training mate will be up the peaks good luck pal wish I was doing it now Get yourself on the waiting list, mate.. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 9:56:48 GMT
Best training mate will be up the peaks good luck pal wish I was doing it now Get yourself on the waiting list, mate.. Done mate but I bet there's a fair few on the list but you never know happy days |
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Post by lowcogger on Dec 14, 2014 11:02:33 GMT
I`m thinking I might go up for the weekend anyway  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 11:04:30 GMT
On the subs bench with me Gaz - story of my life. 'goo on Boss, gizza game!' |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 18:03:12 GMT
On the subs bench with me Gaz - story of my life. 'goo on Boss, gizza game!' Yeah I was always one of them kids last to be picked ... Unless ss it was hockey and I was always one of the first lol two left feet at footy  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 18:18:23 GMT
S'ok mate - sit next to me on the bench....keep each other warm... |
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