Wild Wales challenge ride - 29th August

"Iain Jones" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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My brother's just talked me into printing off an
application form. Any horror stories/tales of heroism to
report of?

I did the challenge in 2001 & 2002 and found it not to bad,
you'll be tired but proud of what you accomplished. Just
make sure you eat and drink plenty of carbs prior and
during the challenge. The most important thing to remember
is to go at your own pace, it's not a race, and enjoy it!
You don't mention what type of bike you will be riding but
I'd advise one with a triple chainset as the ride is
usually very hilly. Some people do it on racing machines
with a double and do get over the hills but just take a
look at their faces when doing it and you'll see why I
recommended a 'triple'.

Best of luck,

John

"Iain Jones" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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My brother's just talked me into printing off an
application form. Any horror stories/tales of heroism to
report of?

I also forgot to say put in some hilly ride prior to the
event of around 50 miles and you should be fine.

John

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"Iain Jones" <[email hidden]> wrote
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Quoted message said:

My brother's just talked me into printing off an
application form. Any horror stories/tales of heroism to
report of?

I did the challenge in 2001 & 2002 and found it not to
bad, you'll be tired but proud of what you accomplished.
Just make sure you eat and drink plenty of carbs prior and
during the challenge. The most important thing to remember
is to go at your own pace, it's not a race, and enjoy it!
You don't mention what type of bike you will be riding but
I'd advise one with a triple chainset as the ride is
usually very hilly. Some people do it on racing machines
with a double and do get over the hills but just take a
look at their faces when doing it and you'll see why I
recommended a 'triple'.

Best of luck,

John

I've got a Giant OCR4, with a triple (lowest is 30x28). All
my rides so far have been solo but I've heard that riding in
a group can add some oomph so I can hope!

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"Iain Jones" <[email hidden]> wrote
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My brother's just talked me into printing off an
application form. Any horror stories/tales of heroism to
report of?

Wild Wales this year ends by going up the Bwlch the hard
way. - take your walking shoes !!!!!

Regards Simon Macclesfield Wheelers - winners of Wild Wales
for as long as anyone can remember 🙂