100 in ??? (Now Aug 4)
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100 in ??? (Now Aug 4)
I've had it in my head for some time that i want to ride 100miles in a day. (the last one was about 55 years ago.) So have now set a date for 11th August. At the moment i am looking at a route via Meriden and out towards Leicester, then back via Charlcote. 3 stops and a very easy pace, 11 - 12 mph. Might get a bit lonely by myself, so if anyone wants to come along for the ride your very welcome.
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To allow people to sober up after the Beacon Barbecue I have decided to move my 100 in ??? forward to Aug 18th. I know this is only 1 week before Andy's 100 in 8, but will be good training if you want to do both!
I have also now planned a different route to the one I originally intended.
There is not much in the way of hills, and certainly no steep ones. For my benefit it will be a touring ride, The first stop at Defford about 34 miles, then round the south of Evesham to Bidford glider club, about 65 miles the final stop being the pub at Bearley and about 18 miles back to the B H.
Finally, if anyone does get into trouble my wife has offered to come to the rescue. Just hope that I am included in that.
I have also now planned a different route to the one I originally intended.
There is not much in the way of hills, and certainly no steep ones. For my benefit it will be a touring ride, The first stop at Defford about 34 miles, then round the south of Evesham to Bidford glider club, about 65 miles the final stop being the pub at Bearley and about 18 miles back to the B H.
Finally, if anyone does get into trouble my wife has offered to come to the rescue. Just hope that I am included in that.
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Sorry about the mix up Steve. Was looking forward to having you on the ride. I really did not make a very good job of sorting dates.
Not sure how many others were coming along, so maybe Aug. 4 could be a better option ? So, if those who would like to join me can let me know with a prefered date we can make a final, final decision.
Not sure how many others were coming along, so maybe Aug. 4 could be a better option ? So, if those who would like to join me can let me know with a prefered date we can make a final, final decision.
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bobg wrote:OK Finally made up my mind, Aug 4th Leave from the Black horse at 9 o'clock. So, if you would like to join in just turn up.
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Nice pics Paul, thank you. But everyone looks remarkably fresh, maybe we didn't try hard enough. This was a journey into the unknown for a few of us, but for anyone wanting to do a similar ride, don't be put off by the distance. It is the speed, (or lack of it) particularly on the hills that makes this ride quite doable. and as Andy Terry said you need to work together as a team. Cant wait for next year.