great north bike ride

[NormanD]

I got my details through the mail this morning, I'm No:1677 and I shall be at the priory for around 6.30am for pick up to sea houses.

we'll arrange a list of the group before we gather for the event

Norm

 

[NormanD]

Well time is ticking down to the event, not many training days left, I hope all attending have had good cycling sessions and are ready to have a good day out together.

Good luck all

Norm

 

[lanternerouge]

Hi, am thinking of doing this but a bit nervous, never cycled anywhere near that far before - is it too late to start training?

Am reasonably fit-ish. Also would be doing it on my scott sportster hybrid, would that be OK with slick tyres do you think?

Thanks for the advice!

 

[addictfreak]

Hi, am thinking of doing this but a bit nervous, never cycled anywhere near that far before - is it too late to start training?

Am reasonably fit-ish. Also would be doing it on my scott sportster hybrid, would that be OK with slick tyres do you think?

Thanks for the advice!

I've not done this particular route but I understand its reasonably flat. If you have a descent level of fitness you will be ok just tag along with someone. The bike will be ideal for this route.

 

[lanternerouge]

Thanks AF... I am going to do a longer ride this weekend to see if I think I will cope! Eeek

 

[walt]

Hi all

Anyone done this before - is the start staggered in groups or mass release at 9am?

Thanks

 

[NormanD]

Hi, am thinking of doing this but a bit nervous, never cycled anywhere near that far before - is it too late to start training?

Am reasonably fit-ish. Also would be doing it on my scott sportster hybrid, would that be OK with slick tyres do you think?

Thanks for the advice!

you'll be fine and the bikes ideal too, were hoping to have a nice group of riders cycling together and help each other out where needed and I really dont think the pace is going to be flat out ... more like a leasure stroll in cycling terms with a number of rest stops on the way.

walt Hi all

Anyone done this before - is the start staggered in groups or mass release at 9am?

Thanks

I think it's a pretty much start when you like kind of event, its not a race to the finish, so I don't think you'll have too much to worry about at the start B)

Norm

 

[walt]

Thanks for the quick response Norm - I was wondering whether you could still get access to the start later than 9 or you need to get beyond a certain point before 9. Not a lot of roads in/out Seahouses and I believe about 2000 entrants expected.

 

[addictfreak]

I have done the old GNBR when it was in Gateshead and followed a circular route. I remember then it was started off in groups evry ten minutes or so.

 

[annedonnelly]

you'll be fine and the bikes ideal too, were hoping to have a nice group of riders cycling together and help each other out where needed and I really dont think the pace is going to be flat out ... more like a leasure stroll in cycling terms with a number of rest stops on the way.

Norm

Thank heaven for that. I reckon I can do the distance, but I had visions of everyone racing out of Seahouses and me pootling along getting further and further behind B)

Actually, I reckon there'll be some people who've hardly done any training at all, kids on mountain bikes and grannies on shoppers. It's supposed to be a family event, isn't it?

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

 

[lanternerouge]

That sounds more like it..!

 

[NormanD]

Theres a short film showing on the web site which will show what a good atmosphere the whole event is, you'll also notice its a pretty flat course too

http://www.greatnorthbikeride.com/Home/Index.html

Norm

 

[lanternerouge]

Norm, it looks great! Noticed the transport is sold out on the website - how would I get back?

 

[NormanD]

Norm, it looks great! Noticed the transport is sold out on the website - how would I get back?

I'm sure there'll be a lot of people returning back up to seahouses who will have space available for you and your bike, we can ask around, if not I'm sure we can organise something between now and then.

Norm

 

[lanternerouge]

Would be great if poss... I spose I should go ahead and book it...