Northern Rock Cyclone 2011
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Paul_L
Über Member
- Location
- Shipley, West Yorks
I saw some Sunderland Clarioners heading for the start, and then one or two passed me en route. Was going to shout out "hey, is one of you addictfreak?" but ... erm ... it felt odd, so I didn't.
Did anyone see the guy doing the 108 on a folder? I commented on it, but I think he'd had one too many comments by that time, and he was a bit "feck off and leave me alone" in attitude.
I saw 2 folders on the 108.
Also saw a front and rear sus MTB with what look like 1.75inch nobblers on it.
Hip Priest
Veteran
Well done all. I live right next to Kingston Park stadium, and the first I knew of it was seeing loads of cyclists turning up. 67 miles would be impossible for me at current fitness levels, but one for the future maybe.
I saw a Moulton on the 100.
My mileage read as 107.7. When I did the cyclone in 2008, it was 101 miles & I missed silver by 2 mins (i blame the level crossing). The standard was 6 hrs 30. The standard time is the same but I missed it by 12 mins this time despite a .5mph improvement. Bit annoying!
My mileage read as 107.7. When I did the cyclone in 2008, it was 101 miles & I missed silver by 2 mins (i blame the level crossing). The standard was 6 hrs 30. The standard time is the same but I missed it by 12 mins this time despite a .5mph improvement. Bit annoying!
graham56
Guru
I saw some Sunderland Clarioners heading for the start, and then one or two passed me en route. Was going to shout out "hey, is one of you addictfreak?" but ... erm ... it felt odd, so I didn't.
Did anyone see the guy doing the 108 on a folder? I commented on it, but I think he'd had one too many comments by that time, and he was a bit "feck off and leave me alone" in attitude.
I saw him at around 5pm, he was at Callerton Rd Ends with about 3 ml to the finish.I was on my way home having collected my daughter from the Metro station. Didn't think anyone would try it on a folder. Still, well done to him.
carolonabike
Senior Member
- Location
- Boldon
I had a great day, I did the 67 miler. This is the furthest I have ever ridden and I really enjoyed it. 4.38 riding time, 5.33 with stops. The only hiccup I had was when my chain came off.
Unfortunately, I somehow forgot to get my card swiped at the checkpoint at Forestburn and didn't realise until I was talking to someone who mentioned how much better it was having the checkpoint at the bottom of the hill, unlike last year. By this time I was up the hill and over the otherside and there was no way I was going back
So, I'm down as doing 33 miles in 5 and a half hours, which is a bit embarassing. 
Still, I know I did the full 67 and I have my garmin to prove it. I won't make the same mistake next year though!
Mr carolonabike did the 107 and he suffered badly with cramp. There seems to have been a lot of it going round. He also had a puncture and his chain came off. He still managed 6.21 though. Impressive.
Unfortunately, I somehow forgot to get my card swiped at the checkpoint at Forestburn and didn't realise until I was talking to someone who mentioned how much better it was having the checkpoint at the bottom of the hill, unlike last year. By this time I was up the hill and over the otherside and there was no way I was going back
So, I'm down as doing 33 miles in 5 and a half hours, which is a bit embarassing. Still, I know I did the full 67 and I have my garmin to prove it. I won't make the same mistake next year though!
Mr carolonabike did the 107 and he suffered badly with cramp. There seems to have been a lot of it going round. He also had a puncture and his chain came off. He still managed 6.21 though. Impressive.
Archie_tect
De Skieven Architek... aka Penfold + Horace
- Location
- Northumberland
There were some real idiots driving away from Kingston Park, while I was riding home after. One in particular stuck in my memory- the driver of a grey Golf, with 2 smart road bikes on the roof, who swerved in and out of the gaps between cyclists accelerating and braking hard into tight spaces, driving north to the Wheatsheaf roundabout. Cyclist mode switched off as soon as he got behind the wheel!
Fnaar
Smutmaster General
- Location
- Thumberland
I had three wees in hedges during the ride... a personal best!
Mark_Robson
Senior Member
- Location
- West Boldon Tyne & Wear
Cramp seems to be have been a major player this year. This is the first time that I have ever experienced cramp on a ride and it blooming hurt! Guess I tried too hard.
Next year I'm going to train for the big'un.
Next year I'm going to train for the big'un.
Sitka
New Member
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
There must have been something in the water! I had terrible cramp not long after going over the Ryals, just when I thought it would be all plain sailing back to Kingston. Unbelievable pain for about ten minutes. Managed to get off the bike and dance around for a bit which seemed to cure it. First time it's ever happened! Great weekend...congrats to the organisers who did a fantastic job.
Mark_Robson
Senior Member
- Location
- West Boldon Tyne & Wear
The photos are ready to order but they are blooming expensive. It's £30 just to download them. Still as it's my first sportive I may as well treat myself.
Arsen Gere
Guru
- Location
- North East, UK
Hi,
Another cyclone rider here, I had bad cramp too and I don't normally have a problem. It started on Bilsmoor. IMHO it was down to the head wind on the climbs, it had me in a bigger gear pushing harder than I would normally, I was alone for big chunks of the ride. Plus the wind dehydrates you, I went through 4 litres of fluid.
I was my first 100 for 25 years, I normally do sprint tri's now.
I had cramp so bad on the bottom of the ryals I had to walk for a bit, it helped it wear off. Then I was away again only to puncture at the timing station in Stamfordham.
Kind of embarrassing since I'd once been second in the KOTM competition in the Beaumont trophy !
Another cyclone rider here, I had bad cramp too and I don't normally have a problem. It started on Bilsmoor. IMHO it was down to the head wind on the climbs, it had me in a bigger gear pushing harder than I would normally, I was alone for big chunks of the ride. Plus the wind dehydrates you, I went through 4 litres of fluid.
I was my first 100 for 25 years, I normally do sprint tri's now.
I had cramp so bad on the bottom of the ryals I had to walk for a bit, it helped it wear off. Then I was away again only to puncture at the timing station in Stamfordham.
Kind of embarrassing since I'd once been second in the KOTM competition in the Beaumont trophy !
Archie_tect
De Skieven Architek... aka Penfold + Horace
- Location
- Northumberland
Have you got a link Mark? - can't find them on Google or the Cyclone website.
Thanks.
Fnaar
Smutmaster General
- Location
- Thumberland
Here you go, Archie
http://www7.marathon-photos.com/scripts/event.py?event=Sports/CPUK/2011/Cyclone Challenge
I've never bought the photos myself (4th time cycloner)... I appreciate marathon photos is a business and all that, but if they were £10 cheaper I might just be tempted. Otherwise, too much for me to bother. So marathon, reduce prices, and you might make more dosh.
http://www7.marathon-photos.com/scripts/event.py?event=Sports/CPUK/2011/Cyclone Challenge
I've never bought the photos myself (4th time cycloner)... I appreciate marathon photos is a business and all that, but if they were £10 cheaper I might just be tempted. Otherwise, too much for me to bother. So marathon, reduce prices, and you might make more dosh.
Archie_tect
De Skieven Architek... aka Penfold + Horace
- Location
- Northumberland
Thanks Fnaar.... wish I'd been looking happier as I passed the cameras!
I agree it's too much even for one photo!
I agree it's too much even for one photo!