Hereford to Hay-on-Wye - Sat 3rd Sept

[Angelfishsolo]

I'll be there too

My lowest gear is a 39 - 28. Should be fun

 

[Glover Fan]

I was on a 34 x 27.

To be honest looking back I'm not sure why I struggled. It is a hard hill but it never really got over a 1:5 incline, I think what makes it tough is the lack of consistency in steepness so it is hard to get a decent rhythm going.

I wouldn't use my experience as a barometer, I had already cycled 65 hilly miles, had cramp on the way up and was still knackered from an all night 100 mile ride the week before. I also was nursing 2 mechanicals. Normally I think I would have found it easily doable without too much effort. I just wasn't expecting such a steep climb so early on in the climb.

 

[pubrunner]

I was on a 34 x 27.

To be honest looking back I'm not sure why I struggled. It is a hard hill but it never really got over a 1:5 incline, I think what makes it tough is the lack of consistency in steepness so it is hard to get a decent rhythm going.

I wouldn't use my experience as a barometer, I had already cycled 65 hilly miles, had cramp on the way up and was still knackered from an all night 100 mile ride the week before. I also was nursing 2 mechanicals. Normally I think I would have found it easily doable without too much effort. I just wasn't expecting such a steep climb so early on in the climb.

Cheers for the info., GF.

Having read what you have to say, I'm going to try it with 34 X 25; after all, Angelfishsolo is going to be using 39 X 28 - which is slightly higher gearing.

We'll give the gory details after the ride.

 

[DrSquirrel]

Last time I did it I had 30x27 avaliable but have no idea what I used. Its only really sharp in one place anyway. And I had to slow for a car which was the biggest pain really (I ended up toppling into the very soft fern trying to track stand on a hill).

If you can't make it just wait at the turn off half way up - did I say that there is no reaosn to go to the top other than to do it for the sake of it?

 

[al-fresco]

What gearing were you using ?

Just how steep is Gospel ? (I'm not sure if I could 'get by' on 34 X 25 or go for a bike with 34 X 28)

Not fair - my lowest is 36 X 25. Right, that does it - I'm putting road tyres on!

 

[lukesdad]

Last time I did it I had 30x27 avaliable but have no idea what I used. Its only really sharp in one place anyway. And I had to slow for a car which was the biggest pain really (I ended up toppling into the very soft fern trying to track stand on a hill).

If you can't make it just wait at the turn off half way up - did I say that there is no reaosn to go to the top other than to do it for the sake of it?

If anybody waits at the turn, no worries I ll keep you company

 

[DrSquirrel]

Okay quick update.


Meeting place is at the train station here - http://maps.google.c...ilway%20Station

You can park there, or park all day for £1 here - http://maps.google.c...c=6&mra=ls&z=16

Route from that parking to the station is here - I would prefer to go the back way over the train bridge. The car park has 2 exits, this is the top one, the bottom one joins the same route http://maps.google.c...z=15&via=1&z=16


I will pop over there just before we leave to check (hang around the main gates if you are waiting), and might even do so earlier if anyone wants rounding up. If you want a number just PM me for it.


If you have any kit you bought on the train and want it dumped in a car, ask someone when you turn up, I am happy to do so and im sure others are too.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Okay quick update.


Meeting place is at the train station here - http://maps.google.c...ilway%20Station

You can park there, or park all day for £1 here - http://maps.google.c...c=6&mra=ls&z=16

Route from that parking to the station is here - I would prefer to go the back way over the train bridge. The car park has 2 exits, this is the top one, the bottom one joins the same route http://maps.google.c...z=15&via=1&z=16


I will pop over there just before we leave to check (hang around the main gates if you are waiting), and might even do so earlier if anyone wants rounding up. If you want a number just PM me for it.


If you have any kit you bought on the train and want it dumped in a car, ask someone when you turn up, I am happy to do so and im sure others are too.

Can't PM from phone. Could you PM me your number and I will txt you with mine.
Thanks for all the info btw

 

[lukesdad]

Im thinking of starting in Aber, wasn t going to mention it as was not going to decide untill sat. Not done much riding in last couple of months so legs will probably need the warm up.

If anybody else fancies it let me know.

 

[lukesdad]

ooops sorry DS deleted your number from phone by mistake.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Im thinking of starting in Aber, wasn t going to mention it as was not going to decide untill sat. Not done much riding in last couple of months so legs will probably need the warm up.

If anybody else fancies it let me know.

How long would that make the ride?

 

[lukesdad]

Close to a hundred as damn it

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Close to a hundred as damn it

Will give it some thought

 

[lukesdad]

Im thinking of starting in Aber, wasn t going to mention it as was not going to decide untill sat. Not done much riding in last couple of months so legs will probably need the warm up.

If anybody else fancies it let me know.

Graham ?

 

[Banjo]

Graham ?

Given it some thought, see U in Hereford 50 miler with a hill will be plenty for me.

Has it been decided exactly where in Hereford we are meeting?