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Philip Whiteman

CONTRATULATIONS TO PAUL CAMPBELL..... Paul sent me an update on his mega-ride. I found the first 100km difficult, more nerves than physically. I couldn't stop thinking about the enormity of the task and affected my appetite. I had to force myself to eat. However, as the day went on I settled into it...

Philip Whiteman

UPDATED LIST OF RIDERS If your name is not on the list then please let me know. It will be helpful to understand how many participants are expected in order that I can make arrangements with cafes southbound. Keith Adcock Clive Ansell - AUK DIY George Barker Andy Carter - AUK DIY Laurence Cooley Ga...

Philip Whiteman

Only two weeks to go.

As a warning, participants should carb feast 48 hours before hand and NOT drink any alcohol.

Philip Whiteman

Steve is right. Having walked up the said track, it may be okay for MTBs but I would not take your Van Nick up it. You would be better going via The Burway.

Philip Whiteman

The Kidderminster Killer route avoids many of the main roads follows a fairly straight line between Belbroughton and Church Stretton. It is generally undulating with limited steep hauls at Shatterford, Arley, over Wenlock Edge and the unavoidable gap underneath Ragleth Hill just before Church Strett...

Philip Whiteman

To quote Paul Deane in today's special newsflash sent out via e-mail: "As you have ridden one of our Cotswold Audax events in the past, you may be interested to know that we are promoting our club’s premier summer Audax event again this year and would be pleased if you are able to join us once again...

Philip Whiteman

Thanks for the posting.

Good to Sean hanging on there.

Philip Whiteman

Sounds really interesting, Barry. Don't forget to keep everyone updated with your ventures. If you are updating Facebook, I can always relay the latest news onto this thread.

Philip Whiteman

Philip Whiteman

I suggest that beginner riders may also be interested in further catagories not listed. To beginners these may mystical and require explanation:

Participation Events:
Audaxes
Sportives
Charity Events

Competitive Events:
Road Races
Time Trials
Cyclocross
Track Racing
MTB Racing
etc

Philip Whiteman

Please support Paul in raising money for Pancreatic Cancer Action when he rides an audacious 600km ride in 48 hours. Paul Campbell has not been seen much on club runs recently, principally because he has gone lunatic on audaxes and had been riding a collosal number of miles and events. He will be ri...

Philip Whiteman

Was there any particular reason why Saturday was chosen and not Sunday? To allow people to recover in readiness for work on Monday. A late finish on a Sunday night would not be a great idea for those individuals starting work early on the following day. This is the very same reason why the Kiddermi...

Philip Whiteman

Bail out options by rail for people struggling on their return journey. Last train times are shown for some stations: TO BIRMINGHAM Weston Super Mare~ Yatton~ Yate 21.04 # Cam & Dursley 21.18 # Gloucester 21.49 Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 21.57 Droitwich 22.55 ~ change at Bristol TM # change at Glouces...

Philip Whiteman

Sensible decision by Brailsford.

Philip Whiteman

Tim, thanks for letting me now.

This vacancy now opens a space for Gary Mac to enter. According to Chris Hudson he is more than interested. Without Gary, the ride won't be the same.

Overall, I am happy to accept one or two more but do no wish to be overwhelmed.

Philip Whiteman

Not usually I'm afraid.

Philip Whiteman

Lisa and were surveying the route today after spotting some alternative lanes around Brown Clee on the map. THE GOOD NEWS: The route loses two miles of relentless slog up a B Road between Brown and Titterstone Clee. Most important of all, the views from the summit of the new lane provides a stunning...

Philip Whiteman

AlanW wrote: Unless your plan is to try and keep everyone as one?

That is indeed the plan as stated from the outset. Think of it as an extra long club run.

Philip Whiteman

I am seriously having to suggest, no more people please. It is great to have so many people enthusiastic to join this ride but the idea of twenty plus cyclists riding as a group will be unwieldy.

Philip Whiteman

Save yourself the money and use something where the batteries don't run out. I seriously went through the same anxieties as yourself but settled upon the following: Map Holder + AA Road Map from Tesco £19.99 + £1.99 = £21 http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/mini-map-1-map-holder-9-x-15-cm-with-klickfix-brack...

Philip Whiteman

The idea of cracked new carbon frame sounds disturbing. Perhaps this is related to Pinarello's decision to source its manufacturing from the same source as Carrera?

Philip Whiteman

TIPS Ensure that the bike is full working order. Any clicks or minor problems with the bike may become a major headache over a long day. Apply Chamois Cream on your pad the night before. A dry pad at 300km will result in a baboon's bottom. Be judicious with gels and avoid consumption to avoid gut-r...

Philip Whiteman

Dear All NEWS UPDATE 1. Practice Ride Greg Thompson will be leading a 100 in 8 ride on 26th May as a means of practice. This should provide a nice typical pace with included stops. I will give my apologies due to a scheduled ride taking place in the Cairngorms that weekend. 2. Audax UK Members ridin...

Philip Whiteman

Philip Whiteman

I have just purchased a new 'Beacon coloured' helmet manufactured by the cycle helmet maker, Salice vedi italiano. The manufacturer's recommendation on replacement is as follows: "Since the sun action weakens all plastic materials after some time, we recommend you to buy a helmet at least every thre...

Philip Whiteman

Well done to Keith and Ian too. Have you any further events lined up? I was wondering whether you would consider riding some events 'back-to-back' in order to build resilience. One option may be our Cotswolds Journey combined with the following: http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/13-256/ . Both are...

Philip Whiteman

I did not ride the event this year but as you say, it is a grand event following a wonderful route providing the poor weather is held at bay. Where are the controls for the 160km?

Philip Whiteman

Chris, try Dave Cole.

Philip Whiteman

only 7 weeks to go till Weston...gulp. Training in terms of longer runs is being stepped up now, but Phil (and other long-distance regulars), what advice would you give for the post 10-hour fatigue and motivation loss? ...and by the way, can you assure everybody that we're finishing on the prom, an...

Philip Whiteman

This entry supersedes the previous entry for the Cheltenham Flyer. In 2012, it was taken over by a new organiser, Steve Poulton and the route was fundamentally altered. Ridden March 2013 in 10 hours with 3 stops. Popular event. Controls Andoversford HQ. Gloucs Uffington Village Hall, Oxon Burbage Ch...

Philip Whiteman

AlanW wrote:
Philip Whiteman wrote:Thanks for the advice. I think a new one will be on order.
Thats all well and good, but what about your pants?

It was my pants that I was talking about. It is about five years ago since I purchased the last pair.

Philip Whiteman

Thanks for the advice. I think a new one will be on order.

Philip Whiteman

I can see no good reason to replace a helmet that hasn't been bashed. Are they trying to say that they 'go off' over time? I don't really have an answer to this observation by can only moot:- 1. The plastic outer shell becomes brittle with age. 2. The glues holding the various foam and shell sectio...

Philip Whiteman

Does anyone have any pearls of wisdom on the life expectancy of a helmet?

My current model is four years old and not suffered any collision and is visibly acceptable.

Philip Whiteman

Excellent. I hear that many race participants are finding it really tough to start racing after the protracted winter - it must have been a tough start to the season.

Philip Whiteman

NOTICE FOR AUK MEMBERS Can the following people please confirm whether they wish to ride this event as an audax Group DIY please? In plain English, your participation on this club run will also be registered as a 300km audax ride, assuming you complete the route and within time. Andy Carter 4083 (a...

Philip Whiteman

Another person on the list is Chris Hudson. Any more?

Philip Whiteman

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Vos The best rider ever? Even better than Merckx, there isn't much she hasn't won. She hasn;t entered the Kidderminster Killer yet, so she can't be that great, unlike Matt Regan. More seriously though, I think you are probably correct in terms of her impressive...

Philip Whiteman

Cyclosportives appear to fall into two categories; excellent or ruddy awful. Having ridden the Cheshire Cat five years ago, I would have placed it in the latter. That judgement appears to have been affirmed by this recent incident. My own experience centred around the utilitarian nature of the event...

Philip Whiteman

If you haven't heard or seen already, The Kilo to Go Cheshire Cat Sportive scheduled for this Sunday of which I was taking part has been postponed due to the bad weather. It has been re-scheduled for the 7th July. I am heartily dissapointed, however full support the organiser's decision as it would...

Philip Whiteman

I don't know about Morocco but I had a chance of going to the Tunisian Desert this weekend. But the idea of cycling around an arid dust bowl occupied by dodgy individuals spilling over the borders from Libya, Algeria or Mali did not appeal. Turning up in lycra and wearing an AUK jersey would not hav...

Philip Whiteman

Hi all, new member, ridden out with Alan Weaver and group on a Saturday/Sunday. Weston run looks challenging & exciting so count me in. Based in Bromsgrove so Speeds @ 06:30 is ideal. Look forward to the ride, so long as the snow has gone by then!!! Ian, welcome aboard. Have you received counsellin...

Philip Whiteman

From our friends over at Stourbug, that rather remarkable club based in Stourbridge. "I thought you might be interested in Stourbug's Ride for Diabetes UK on Sunday 9th June. I'm hoping you would kindly spread the word about it as well . There is a choice of 5 rides this year 10 mile family, 25/45/6...

Philip Whiteman

I was just thinking, this weekend is the ideal opportunity to get a taste of what the "proper" Weston and back was like. So you should all meet, on your bikes at the Black Horse at midnight tonight (no modern thermal clothing allowed) and just contemplate the next 15 hours or so! It could even be a...

Philip Whiteman

Philip, I had kept quiet on the camper van of late as the "event" seems to have grown rather quickly from a few to quite a lot. However i have no problem with supporting the event, apart from trying to cater for a large group. On the return particularly if the ride started to split up, by the time ...

Philip Whiteman

A couple of questions:- 1) Is this going to be restricted to Beacon club members only, as I know of others that have seen this thread that would be interested in joining us? 2) If we are to have the services of Bob and his camper van, then its only fair to have a 'entry fee' to cover fuel costs and...

Philip Whiteman

Andy and Neil, thanks for your expression of interest at joining this event. Alan, are you sure you would not like to change your mind? It would be great to have you along with the ride.

Having heard the feedback; 6am it is from the Black Horse and 6.30 from Bromsgrove Speeds.

Philip Whiteman

Well done indeed. On Saturday I spoke to a member of the organising committee who said it was chaos and anticipates registration issues on the day.

There was a discussion some weeks ago at:

http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boa ... =cotswolds

Philip Whiteman

Clive wrote:on 1st june sunrise = 0449 and sunset =2108. anyone up for a 4 am start?

Personally speaking, I am not enthused by very early starts. However, I could poll people nearer the time and will go with the flow.

Philip Whiteman

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