C2C in a day

[DiddlyDodds]

Havent sorted out hotels at Whitby yet. Lots to chose from tho

The last section is a b'stard though. The North Yorks moors are very lumpy, and the final couple of hills when you've nothing left in the legs are sheer hell.

Last 2 miles are downhill tho - so that's alright.

Ive done the c2c before but over two days, so remember the Yorkshire moors very well, but to make it worse we did the St Bees to Robin hoods bay, and just when you think your done due to getting to Whitby, its then 12miles up hill to Robin Hoods Bay.

I found that the majority of hotels and B&Bs in Whitby have a 2 night stay rule, the one I got into had just been taken over and a Cpl of days before I booked I noticed they also had changed to the two night rule in summer months.

 

[Lien Sdrawde]

Gutted.

Can't believe it's full. This was my goal.

 

[aerobrain]

Gutted.

Can't believe it's full. This was my goal.

Sorry to hear you didn't get in :-( I was amazed how quickly it filled up. I only just squeezed in!!

 

[Kestevan]

There may be a few places come up next year due to cancellations.
Sign up for the companies newsletter/keep an eye on the website, but I suspect there will be quite a few people chasing any places that do come up

good luck.

 

[DiddlyDodds]

Well the last seven months have gone so fast, and only three weeks to go ,, who is still feeling optimistic.

 

[aerobrain]

I think I'll make it but in what time who knows :-/

 

[DiddlyDodds]

I am basing my time on arriving at around 7pm , any sooner and i will be chuffed.

 

[Steve H]

Well the last seven months have gone so fast, and only three weeks to go ,, who is still feeling optimistic.

Optimistic?

I'm feeling terrified!

Will be very challenging, but still glad I'm in it.

 

[albion]

Sounds a really good group ride

I had planned to do the T2W (Toon to Whitby) and back in a day Friday but, now rather regrettably, a morning puncture made me decide I was cutting the daylight timing too fine.
It is certainly a 150 mile too all-in (likely maximum distance) so if anyone is interested in a 13 mph flattish plod, let me know.
I'm slowing down and am now a fairer weather cyclist for the longer rides.

 

[Kestevan]

I'm just hoping that @ColinJ doesn't organise a group ride for that weekend.

I really don't fancy the C2C in the massive thunderstorms that usually accompany all his recent plans

 

[Steve H]

36 hours to go folks. Got my tent ready. Time to clean the bike and pack bags

 

[Kestevan]

Bike cleaned, dismantled and packed away.
Bags packed.
I've even worked out how to fold up the tent this year (fatal last words),

All ready for the train tomorrow..... just realised how bloody heavy the bike & assorted clobber is when it's in a big bag.....

 

[ColinJ]

Have fun!

And then come and do my Tour Time Taster ride on the following Saturday ...

 

[DiddlyDodds]

I am all ready and packed and ready for the off this afternoon, bring on the food stops with a spot of cycling between them.

 

[ColinJ]

I am all ready and packed and ready for the off this afternoon, bring on the food stops with a spot of cycling between them.

I am confused - I thought you would be starting about then, to arrive in the evening! If you start in the afternoon, you would be riding through the night!