Cotswold Corker

[DooBlood]

Am considering the Cotswold Corker audax (perm) on a mountain bike. Have ridden this twice already on a compact road bike but the first hill has beat me both times. Wanna place bets on my mtb attempt?

 

[Ian H]

Previously, were you defeated by the hill or baulked by other riders? I recall that when it was a calendar event you had to be early or lucky (and shouting) to get up on the bike.

 

[DooBlood]

I would love to say it was the other riders ... but it wasn't. That hill (25%) is just too tough for me and my compact chain set machine. Hopefully my mtb will fair better. Tomorrow we will find out, for tomorrow I ride!

 

[Ian H]

Good luck! Go for a nice long warm-up first. Being within the first mile of the start always made it more of a struggle.

 

[skudupnorth]

Are you talking about the Cotswold Classic ? Did the 212km on a fixed last year !

 

[Ian H]

No, the Corker was one of the most popular 100km audax populaires for many years, attracting 100s of riders. Sean, the organiser, decided to have a rest, so it's now only available as a permanent, to enter and ride when you want.

 

[DooBlood]

I started the Corker from the Winchcombe control, saving the dreaded Bush Combe hill to last. Big mistake - I was whacked, had punctured, lost a chain and damn, didn't make that hill (again). Grr!