Basically it's a big loop from York out to the top of the Dales and back again. First and last 50km are pancake flat, middle 100km is hilly but very pretty. Even better, it now starts at 8am rather than 7am like in previous years 🙂
I'll be riding, and I know MSeries and Le Blonde were planning on it as well. Vernon? Be good to see some urc people there.
I'll be riding, and I know MSeries and Le Blonde were planning on it as well. Vernon? Be good to see some urc people there.
Well I'd be tempted, but just *know* I'm not going to achieve a sufficient increase in my level of fitness in 3 weeks. (That is to say, I probably could do it but will fail to get around to it! <shrugs>😉 -- These opinions might not even be mine ... Let alone connected with my employer ...
I'll be riding, and I know MSeries and Le Blonde were planning on it as well. Vernon? Be good to see some urc people there.
Well I'd be tempted, but just *know* I'm not going to achieve a sufficient increase in my level of fitness in 3 weeks. (That is to say, I probably could do it but will fail to get around to it! <shrugs>😉
I have come to the conclusion that distance isn't so much about fitness as about technique. Ride conservatively, eat and drink aggressively and you can do any distance you want. Doing it quickly on the other hand..
"Arthur Clune" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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My club is organising the Tan Hill Audax (208km) on Sunday 13th August, so I thought I'd give it a plug here.
I'll be riding, and I know MSeries and Le Blonde were planning on it as well. Vernon? Be good to see some urc people there.
Ordinarily I would be up for the ride. I know the and ride the terrain several times per year. I'll be doing a JOGLE ride and although I might be in the area on the day, I'll pass on taking a day out for the ride.
"Alistair Gunn" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Arthur Clune twisted the electrons to say:
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I'll be riding, and I know MSeries and Le Blonde were planning on it as well. Vernon? Be good to see some urc people there.
Well I'd be tempted, but just *know* I'm not going to achieve a sufficient increase in my level of fitness in 3 weeks. (That is to say, I probably could do it but will fail to get around to it! <shrugs>😉
You just never know. I'm probably the porkiest rider (unless u.r.c. members know better) doing Audaxes and see the ride as eminently doable. Would do it if I wan't otherwise engaged.
You just never know. I'm probably the porkiest rider (unless u.r.c. members know better) doing Audaxes and see the ride as eminently doable. Would do it if I wan't otherwise engaged.
Well, I'm vaguely tempted. If anyone who does go sees a young(ish) guy on a dark-blue Grasshopper recumbent, then it's probably moi! -- These opinions might not even be mine ... Let alone connected with my employer ...
Well, I'm vaguely tempted. If anyone who does go sees a young(ish) guy on a dark-blue Grasshopper recumbent, then it's probably moi!
I'll say hi if you're there. I'll be in club kit riding an Airborne Ti road bike.
Arthur
-- Arthur Clune
I'll be on my yellow Eddy Merckx and if the weather is good my lucky yellow shorts and Sauner Duval jersey. - nice.
But, won't all of yer club look like that Arthur!!!
I will be riding' a black n sexy Bob Jackson and wearin' either Confidis or Chocolade Vlaanderin team kit or possibly a blue 'Max Hurzler' jersey and blue shorts. I should be easy to spot anyway - I'll be the one with the smoooooothest legs! ;- )
