EXMOUTH EXODUS
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Hi JohnnyH and Paddy01 and anyone else worried about the distance - dont be, last year my eldest brother 'Grizzly' rode and it was the first time he had rode a bike in yonks, we left bristol at 9.15 after a beer and arrived at exmouth spot on 7.00am for a whisky breakfast (I kid you not), take it easy, spin low gears on the hills, chill, follow the wheels and you will be fine. To all those who say its the wrong side of the country, I say "pah!". I'm coming down from Galloway in bonnie scotland again for the ride and we will have the double the numbers of stewartry wheelers this year, Grizzly, me, simon and for the last 10 miles Grizzly's son, Grizzly cub (well he is only 9)
see you guys at the bar next month
see you guys at the bar next month
zzpza
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if there's a 'team billy (no mates)', then i'd like to join as all my friends have bailed. 
i've never had a beer before a long ride. as we're starting in a pub, it would be rude not to. how badly does it effect you? do they have any good ales there?
re wingnut, i think i'll take a celebratory 'wee dram' in a hip flask!
i've never had a beer before a long ride. as we're starting in a pub, it would be rude not to. how badly does it effect you? do they have any good ales there?
re wingnut, i think i'll take a celebratory 'wee dram' in a hip flask!
The last two times I rode the Fred Whitton I had a local beer as prep and got the elite certificate each time so would argue there are strong athletic benefits to be gained - it numbs the pain for starters, we had the local ale and it was pretty good stuff, just the one pint though, although I recall being given whisky at the feed stop in chedder gorge last year (hint, hint)
No such thing as no mates on a bike ride, folk really do stick together and chat away to strangers, if all else fails look for some chancers in yellow jerseys with a rampant lion against a bicycle wheel, the stewartry wheelers are friends of all if they buy us a beer!
all the best
No such thing as no mates on a bike ride, folk really do stick together and chat away to strangers, if all else fails look for some chancers in yellow jerseys with a rampant lion against a bicycle wheel, the stewartry wheelers are friends of all if they buy us a beer!
all the best
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Chuffy
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- On the banks of the Exe
HELP PLEASE!
If anyone can give Big Dave a hand crewing the half way food stop (North Curry) please get in touch with him on this thread. You can still help if you're riding, so long as you're prepared to stop and give half an hour or so dishing out pasta to starving cyclists.
If anyone can give Big Dave a hand crewing the half way food stop (North Curry) please get in touch with him on this thread. You can still help if you're riding, so long as you're prepared to stop and give half an hour or so dishing out pasta to starving cyclists.
snakehips
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- Twixt London and Leafy Surrey
I am trying to plan my return to Bristol. I imagine a lot of people will be going back there after the ride.
What are the popular options , do many people get a train from Exmouth to Exeter and change , or do people cycle to Exeter St David's ?
What are the cycle carrying limitations on the Exeter-Bristol trains ? I believe there are two train companies that run a service , do they both allow bikes ?
What are the popular options , do many people get a train from Exmouth to Exeter and change , or do people cycle to Exeter St David's ?
What are the cycle carrying limitations on the Exeter-Bristol trains ? I believe there are two train companies that run a service , do they both allow bikes ?
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Chuffy
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- On the banks of the Exe
Sensible chap.johnnyh said:hahaha rough as a badgers arse, I get where you are coming from, 25's it is then
Check the forecast before you pack. Unless it's going to be positively balmy I'd recommend a base layer/vest and a long sleeve top at least. If you have room it can be a good idea to pack a light fleece and a pair of lightweight over trousers because it can be chilly if you have to hang around at the finish. For shorts I'd go 3/4 length, again, unless it's going to be warm.