Falling Leaves Audax - 100km - 6th October

AlanW · Post by **AlanW** » 29 Aug 2013 19:58

This is a great little Audax with a bit of climbing around the Cotswolds, I would 100% recommend it for a great days riding - http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/13-613/

Philip Whiteman · Post by **Philip Whiteman** » 30 Aug 2013 08:44

AlanW wrote:This is a great little Audax with a bit of climbing around the Cotswolds, I would 100% recommend it for a great days riding - http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/13-613/

I agree with Alan, but who would dare otherwise.

If Lisa is on schedule, I will be otherwise engaged that day and will not be able to participate due screaming mother with labour pains, poo and nappies.

George · Post by **George** » 30 Aug 2013 09:32

I'm planning to enter.

But don't let that put you off.

keith · Post by **keith** » 30 Aug 2013 20:30

"Labour pains, poo and nappies" sounds like the Kidderminster Killer all over again

AlanW · Post by **AlanW** » 31 Aug 2013 15:33

THIS is the route

George · Post by **George** » 01 Oct 2013 17:38

Alan, when I click the route link that you posted, I just get BRT's page headers with ads underneath.

AlanW · Post by **AlanW** » 01 Oct 2013 17:49

George wrote:Alan, when I click the route link that you posted, I just get BRT's page headers with ads underneath.

Try THIS

Philip Whiteman · Post by **Philip Whiteman** » 01 Oct 2013 18:13

Given that the 6th October was the day that Lisa had been scheduled to drop a sprog. So I now have an exit visa to ride this event with the exception of an ill little Thomas or exhausting night.

It is a nice ride.

George · Post by **George** » 01 Oct 2013 20:12

Thanks, Alan.

AlanW · Post by **AlanW** » 06 Oct 2013 15:49

Well what a utterly glorious day out on the bike, and thanks to George and Phil for the company.

Great ride.

Andy Terry · Post by **Andy Terry** » 06 Oct 2013 17:44

AlanW wrote:Well what a utterly glorious day out on the bike

Can't argue with that.

AlanW · Post by **AlanW** » 06 Oct 2013 18:08

Andy Terry wrote:
AlanW wrote:Well what a utterly glorious day out on the bike
Can't argue with that.

I did wonder what had happened to you, as we seemed to lose contact with you going up Corndean Hill right at the start.

Philip Whiteman · Post by **Philip Whiteman** » 06 Oct 2013 18:16

A wonderful day and thanks for the company on what seemed to be an exhausting ride. Beacon riders included;

George Barker
Alan Weaver
Andy Terry
Grahame Brown
Leslie Brown
Philip Whiteman

+ message board member, Clive Ansell

George · Post by **George** » 06 Oct 2013 19:12

Tough route, especially when you're struggling to keep up with stronger riders, but it's marvellous scenery and it was a beautiful day. Good to chat with everyone, too, during the odd spells when I was close enough. Tried to get a snap of Alan shouldering his bike over the ford in the woods near the end, but it didn't work out.

Clive · Post by **Clive** » 08 Oct 2013 07:30

Yes, it was a tough but great day with fantastic scenery and autumn colours, plus superb weather. Couldn't be better really. I'm convinced the climbs have become longer and steeper since last year, maybe something to do with tectonic plate movement

I started the day at Wythall and rode it as a 200km ECE. Started a little late, and along with patchy fog I thought I was going to miss the start, but didn't.

George · Post by **George** » 08 Oct 2013 15:41

Clive wrote:I started the day at Wythall and rode it as a 200km ECE. Started a little late, and along with patchy fog I thought I was going to miss the start, but didn't.

Impressive effort, Clive.

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