England : Cheshire 2013 Cheshire Cat

[Pumpkin the robot]

Booked up the middle distance.

 

[billy1561]

I'd echo SteveH's method - I did exactly the same.

There were walkers/fallers all over, particularly at the first bit where it gets steep. I did it on 34x28 and as long as you're steady you'll get there. It's the mad ones who try to race from the crossing who stop/fall/walk/cry

My bike is 34 x 28 i think. Still hate those bloody hills though!

 

[Markymark13]

I am going to end up doing it on a 39 x 26 (unless I get a compact before then which is 99% unlikely). Hopefully should not be too tricky;-)

 

[andrew boaz]

Thats me booked in for the 100 miler.

Now i just need to knuckle down to a winter cycling regime and lose another stone and all will be well with the world.

 

[tjcafferkey]

I've signed up to this, first time doing it. Forgot to state 'CycleChat' though!

Still looking for some events to do before hand, signed up to the Cumbria Cracker for the end of this month to give me some motivation.

 

[lanternerouge]

I've signed up to this, first time doing it. Forgot to state 'CycleChat' though!

Still looking for some events to do before hand, signed up to the Cumbria Cracker for the end of this month to give me some motivation.

TJ, You should be able to edit the team you are riding for if you log in to Kilotogo.

 

[Markymark13]

I have just registered for the middle distance event. The guy I am doing it with did not fancy the long one. Rode the Cat and Fiddle today, shame it does not go up there anymore. Should be good though.

 

[tjcafferkey]

TJ, You should be able to edit the team you are riding for if you log in to Kilotogo.

Thanks! I'll do that and probably see you guys at the start line!

 

[DiddlyDodds]

Did somebody use the word chubby and my name in the same sentence?!?

So here's my tactic for lugging a big body up Mow Cop. Prior to the start of the Killer Mile, stop - take off a couple of layers, cos it's going to get hot. Neck a couple of gels and have a long drink. Make sure you are on a triple with 30 at the front and at least 28 at the back. Set off really slowly. Most people hurtle up the shallower part of the climb at the beginning too fast and then blow up before they even get to the really steep bit at the top. Straight into the easiest gear and just gently climb very slowly concentrating on keeping the heart rate under control. Build a rhythm and just keep the pace as easy as you can. When you get to the really steep bit, you have to stand up, find a line that dodges the walkers and wobblers and go for it. I hit an all time max heart rate on this steep bit, but it felt fantastic as soon as I knew I was going to make it!!!

Quality advice , going to sign up to the ride soon and gona follow your advice it to the letter in the hope of getting up the famous hill.

 

[Steve H]

Quality advice , going to sign up to the ride soon and gona follow your advice it to the letter in the hope of getting up the famous hill.

Sorry DiddlyDodds, but I've now taken out a patent on this technique. Anyone using it who makes it to the top needs to pay me royalties! ;-)

 

[DCLane]

Sorry DiddlyDodds, but I've now taken out a patent on this technique. Anyone using it who makes it to the top needs to pay me royalties! ;-)

Given I used it as well, you need to collect mine from this year. On the top of Mow Cop

 

[Steve H]

Given I used it as well, you need to collect mine from this year. On the top of Mow Cop

All Yorkshire folk are exempt. No worries DC!

 

[SlowerThanASluggishSloth]

All Yorkshire folk are exempt. No worries DC!

Racist!
Steve, I'm really shocked. I thought you were a really nice bloke








for a Yorkshireman

 

[DiddlyDodds]

When I went to collect my medal after the event,quote]

As i have never done the ride before just how do they know if you peddled all the way up ?

 

[Steve H]

There's people on the steep top bit that call out and record your entry no which is attached to the front of your bike