Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June

Chat about anything in here

Moderators: Philip Whiteman, George, Dave Cox

Post Reply
User avatar
Si_Walker
Posts: 420
Joined: 28 Mar 2012 18:58
Real Name: Si Walker
Location: Harborne

Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June

Post by Si_Walker » 06 Feb 2020 14:51

Ludlow CC's Danny Mason Highland Challenge, 14th June, starts from Ludlow, 65 miles, 1800 m of climbing. I did it last year with a few chaps and it was enjoyable. Its not an audax, just a ride with refreshment points en-route. The club is offering a round of beers (or non alcoholic drink) for any group of 5 or more in the same kit! Sign up at the web site.
http://www.shropshirehighlandschallenge.co.uk/
Si Walker
Beacon Roads Cycling Club

User avatar
Simon Woodward
Posts: 274
Joined: 21 May 2017 21:49
Real Name:

Re: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June

Post by Simon Woodward » 06 Feb 2020 19:20

This looks like a great route and free 🍺

I've entered and am planning to ride to the start to turn it into a 200km ride.

User avatar
AlanW
Posts: 1259
Joined: 31 Dec 2007 13:55
Real Name: Alan Weaver
Location: Who knows......

Re: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June

Post by AlanW » 10 Feb 2020 13:39

Ive already entered it
"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"

User avatar
Andy Terry
Posts: 903
Joined: 20 Nov 2006 14:27
Real Name:
Location: Bromsgrove, Worcs

Re: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June

Post by Andy Terry » 09 Mar 2020 14:27

I'm in

Matt Hale
Posts: 368
Joined: 02 Feb 2014 21:23
Real Name:
Location: United Kingdom

Re: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June

Post by Matt Hale » 09 Mar 2020 16:31

Me too - enough Beaconites for a free beer!

User avatar
AlanW
Posts: 1259
Joined: 31 Dec 2007 13:55
Real Name: Alan Weaver
Location: Who knows......

Re: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June

Post by AlanW » 11 Jun 2021 16:24

I see that the organiser is trying to do a staggered start for everyone, based on previous years experiences, best of luck with that!

I plan on being there as early as possible to try and get away from the masses, which is what everyone is probably thinking to.

Are we going to try and do a Beacon group ride?
"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"

User avatar
AlanW
Posts: 1259
Joined: 31 Dec 2007 13:55
Real Name: Alan Weaver
Location: Who knows......

Re: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June

Post by AlanW » 11 Jun 2021 16:27

Also, regarding the five riders in the same colour kit, are people wearing the red, green and white kit or the black "away" kit?
"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"

User avatar
Simon Woodward
Posts: 274
Joined: 21 May 2017 21:49
Real Name:

Re: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June

Post by Simon Woodward » 11 Jun 2021 21:12

Black away kit?
I've only got the home kit.
I've not done the ride before but was my thinking of starting as late as possible to avoid the masses.

User avatar
AlanW
Posts: 1259
Joined: 31 Dec 2007 13:55
Real Name: Alan Weaver
Location: Who knows......

Re: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June

Post by AlanW » 11 Jun 2021 21:40

The trouble with starting later and again from painful experience, you get caught behind big groups of very slow people. On the narrow lanes and especially on the climbs its a nightmare and can be quite hazardous.
"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"

User avatar
AlanW
Posts: 1259
Joined: 31 Dec 2007 13:55
Real Name: Alan Weaver
Location: Who knows......

Re: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June

Post by AlanW » 13 Jun 2021 18:16

A disappointing turn out after it initially looked like it was going to be a decent Beacon turnout :(

Just myself, Si Woodward and Phil Gameson

Nevertheless, an absolute belting day out with some lovely long steady climbs but unfortunately followed by some terrifying descents, with some serious potholes/caverns, lots of loose gravel and sand strewn road surfaces! I think that everyone had a story to tell about a near miss at some point on the route :shock:
"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"

Post Reply