100 in ??? (Now Aug 4)

bobg · Post by **bobg** » 01 Jul 2013 17:25

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.

Post by **CakeStop** » 01 Jul 2013 21:17

Sounds just up my street (I'll have to swap the date of the club run I've offered to lead though). I hope you've figured out how to BBQ pasta.

Is the start in Catshill?

Grogz · Post by **Grogz** » 01 Jul 2013 22:35

Best of luck, Bob.

Kermit · Post by **Kermit** » 02 Jul 2013 22:50

Hmm, sounds interesting Bob, three cafe stops is a grand enticement. There's a small matter of possibly one or two drinks the night before, but as long as you're not setting out too early? Might even drag the missus along if she can get a bit of training in beforehand

Andy Terry · Post by **Andy Terry** » 03 Jul 2013 13:50

If you can't join Bob, I'm planning a 'C' version of the 100-in-whatever on August 25th using the 'classic' 100-in-8 route via Tewkesbury (or Upton) and Evesham.

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 05 Jul 2013 13:28

I'll join you on this one Bob if you don't mind, three days after my 52nd birthday and I've never ridden that far before.

charlotterp · Post by **charlotterp** » 05 Jul 2013 17:50

I might join you if I can get enough miles in before hand and if I can arrange an emergency exit lift home if the pace is quicker than anticipated!

bobg · Post by **bobg** » 21 Jul 2013 16:09

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.

Post by **CakeStop** » 21 Jul 2013 16:27

I'll probably have to withdraw then - I think I can manage 100 miles after a few sausages but I doubt I'll be up to it the day after 100 miles including The Clee to Heaven audax.

charlotterp · Post by **charlotterp** » 22 Jul 2013 15:32

Unfortunately I'm on holiday that week so won't be able to come, good luck though!

bobg · Post by **bobg** » 22 Jul 2013 19:15

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.

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 22 Jul 2013 19:23

Dave, August 4th would suit me much better, I have already got the monday off work.

EDIT: I wont be around on the 18th.

Post by **CakeStop** » 22 Jul 2013 19:37

I'd be up for 4th Aug

bobg · Post by **bobg** » 24 Jul 2013 17:33

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.

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 24 Jul 2013 18:46

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.

Post by **CakeStop** » 28 Jul 2013 19:13

Just need to upgrade from metric to imperial after today's ride, let's hope the weather forecast stays as it is.

Post by **CakeStop** » 04 Aug 2013 21:00

Thanks to Bob for organising this and to Ken, Rob, Dave, Richard & Paul. Most enjoyable and the company was so good I hardly noticed the rain.

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 04 Aug 2013 21:03

CakeStop wrote:Thanks to Bob for organising this and to Ken, Rob, Dave, Richard & Paul. Most enjoyable and the company was so good I hardly noticed the rain.

I second that, a thoroughly enjoyable day. I am bloody starving now though.

David Cole · Post by **David Cole** » 04 Aug 2013 21:36

I have posted the list of riders in the club runs section. A great day out

Dave

paul.farrell · Post by **paul.farrell** » 06 Aug 2013 17:49

http://www.flickr.com/photos/99854735@N02/9445429562/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/99854735@N02/9445433092/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/99854735@N02/9442645409/

bobg · Post by **bobg** » 06 Aug 2013 20:12

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.

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