Wales : Dyfed Trans Cambrian Route Sat 20th October.

[Doseone]

Sounds like you guys had a fantastic time. Big respect to all of you 'cos I know how effing hilly that ride must have been. Fantastic write up SD, really enjoyed reading it. It encapsulated what good cycling is all about - a great day out and being amongst friends.

If the next ride is less than 60 miles I'll come

 

[robjh]

Careful Rob ! You never know where this might lead . . .

. . . next thing, you'll rashly be making lots of postings . . .

Yeah, in that picture I think I was trying to count to 34.

(ps this is the first quote I've tried to insert, don't all call me a nobber at once if it goes horribly wrong)

 

[pubrunner]

Oh, I know someone who organises the most AAA 200km audax perm in the UK...

We all know him . . . . . . . . Banjo

 

[Banjo]

We all know him . . . . . . . . Banjo

Not quite true pubbers I dont organize Audaxes (unless you count DIY routes I do on my own or with a small group).

There are certain ancient and highly secret rituals I would need to undergo before being allowed to become an Audax organizer.

 

[rich p]

I do believe Noodley has a perm...

 

[Cheshire Celt]

As hard as that ride was on sat I would do it again this sat lol think I've got the bug

 

[Noodley]

I do believe Noodley has a perm...

There is a pic somewhere on CC of me when I did have a perm...

 

[robjh]

back to commuting today, in the dark and fog. I'm going to have to tighten my brakes tonight, feels like I wore away a few mm of rubber coming down those hills. But 45.8 mph, not done that before!

 

[Noodley]

Here's the perm I mentioned, just in case anyone is tempted

http://www.aukweb.net/perms/detail/JF01/

 

[Crackle]

Here's the perm I mentioned, just in case anyone is tempted

http://www.aukweb.net/perms/detail/JF01/

Why is scenery in quotes? Actually I don't need to know, it's not going to be for a good reason is it. It's either the ridiculous climbing or the ridiculous weather, probably both.

 

[pubrunner]

If it were an audax you would have a time limit of about 8hrs 30 to completer it. Not many use all the time even with a few cafe stops. If its a social ride with lots of stops for cafes pubs photographs etc I would allow about 10 hours to be on the safe side.

With hindsight, Banjo's comments seem rather amusing.

LD, what's coming up ? what's on the agenda ?

I 'need' something to lookward to - what about a social bash and/or ride ?

You don't need to invite the Southern Softies again !, they may be soft, but they're too flippin' fast !

 

[Sittingduck]

We're just well rested - no hills daarn saarf

 

[Banjo]

With hindsight, Banjo's comments seem rather amusing.

LD, what's coming up ? what's on the agenda ?

I 'need' something to lookward to - what about a social bash and/or ride ?

You don't need to invite the Southern Softies again !, they may be soft, but they're too flippin' fast !

New

Optimistic maybe I think we were still talking about starting/finishing in Rhayader when I posted that.

Anyone interested in a ride over similar terrain in South Wales? The Dragon Sportive ride has some big climbs/fast descents and starts in Margam South Wales(We could start somewhere different) close to M4 and mainline rail stations. Length of route is dependant on what people want. Shortest way round both mountains is about 45 miles The Dragon Gran Fondo is 120 miles inbetween distances could easilly be arranged.

I have done the 120 mile route and did a 45 mile route with Lukes Dad that has plenty of climbing and ideal for a short winters day.​

 

[lukesdad]

45 mile route and christmas drinkys might be attractive to some

 

[Banjo]

Does a water bottle full of Guinness count??