Century Saturday?
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Century Saturday?
I'm doing a spartan run Sunday so can't make a club run however am planning a century ride to Malvern on the Saturday if anyone wold like to join. Looking to average around 16.5 - 17mph average.
If anyone fancies joining will be meeting at black horse half 7.
It's the route that has been done a few times on club runs, however only looking to stop once about 70 miles in at Evesham so will prob need some extra food in jersey.
Anyone who fancies joining if you could let me know just so we don't leave people behind.
So far it's me and Mark Patton ( who I have already apologised to for having to wait on the hills for a lardy like me ) who are doing the ride.
If anyone fancies joining will be meeting at black horse half 7.
It's the route that has been done a few times on club runs, however only looking to stop once about 70 miles in at Evesham so will prob need some extra food in jersey.
Anyone who fancies joining if you could let me know just so we don't leave people behind.
So far it's me and Mark Patton ( who I have already apologised to for having to wait on the hills for a lardy like me ) who are doing the ride.
Im very interested, as im working on my long distance and can so far ride 70 odd miles averaging that in one go by myself and still feel pretty perky, if I could sit behind someone then maybe, the last 30 maybe a slog! not too sure yet, im going out on a long ride Wednesday so will see but ill definitely up for it! As I don't know what im doing in cycling yet!
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Alright Harry.
I'm sure you will be fine. If you've been managing that distance on your own then will manage a ton with a group no problem.
The hardest part of the route is the first section, quite flat on the way back, we'll flattish. There will be times when I may struggle on the hills but ill just meet you all at the top!
I'm sure you will be fine. If you've been managing that distance on your own then will manage a ton with a group no problem.
The hardest part of the route is the first section, quite flat on the way back, we'll flattish. There will be times when I may struggle on the hills but ill just meet you all at the top!
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Alright Mark, yea its the same one greg done the other week. Here it is though in case anyone else wants it
http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course. ... rse=561629
http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course. ... rse=561629
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Rather oddly, I rode an almost identical route on Saturday.
Just as info points.
- Just beyond West Malvern, you can pick up water from the spring located on the LH side. Inevitably there will be a queue of people with empty bottles.
- At British Camp, the tea bar provides good snacks for a very quick stop. I can commend their rock cakes.
- I would not bother with Upper Welland Road after British Camp. If you take the first and rather sharp left onto the A4104, there is a splendid descent down to Welland assuming that you desire some eye-boggling speeds.
- Clive's Fruit Farm just before Upton has some superb cake and coffee in their little tea room.
- At Bourne Road just before Defford is Rivells Farm Shop and tea room.
Enjoy! I would love to join you but have a clash that day.
Just as info points.
- Just beyond West Malvern, you can pick up water from the spring located on the LH side. Inevitably there will be a queue of people with empty bottles.
- At British Camp, the tea bar provides good snacks for a very quick stop. I can commend their rock cakes.
- I would not bother with Upper Welland Road after British Camp. If you take the first and rather sharp left onto the A4104, there is a splendid descent down to Welland assuming that you desire some eye-boggling speeds.
- Clive's Fruit Farm just before Upton has some superb cake and coffee in their little tea room.
- At Bourne Road just before Defford is Rivells Farm Shop and tea room.
Enjoy! I would love to join you but have a clash that day.
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Cheers for this Phil. That spring is the part I was thinking about to fill up on fluids.Philip Whiteman wrote:Rather oddly, I rode an almost identical route on Saturday.
Just as info points.
- Just beyond West Malvern, you can pick up water from the spring located on the LH side. Inevitably there will be a queue of people with empty bottles.
- At British Camp, the tea bar provides good snacks for a very quick stop. I can commend their rock cakes.
- I would not bother with Upper Welland Road after British Camp. If you take the first and rather sharp left onto the A4104, there is a splendid descent down to Welland assuming that you desire some eye-boggling speeds.
- Clive's Fruit Farm just before Upton has some superb cake and coffee in their little tea room.
- At Bourne Road just before Defford is Rivells Farm Shop and tea room.
Enjoy! I would love to join you but have a clash that day.
Harry, Im not quite sure. Ive entered it with someone at work. It involves running for around 5k but with about 20 -25 obstacles. Its a bit of a surprise really!
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Good luck andy and mark, it should be a walk in the park for you 2 by the sounds of it anyway, as with the hill climb, try again next year! Hoepfully it should be a peaceful ride, hopeully the weathers good and all
Cheers for the advice Guys, much appreciated
Cheers for the advice Guys, much appreciated
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