Are you riding it?... Might try and find someone like you on the day with local knowledge....
Wales : South Glamorgan Velothon Wales
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Are you riding it?... Might try and find someone like you on the day with local knowledge....
No im not........i ride those roads to often for free
I'm staying at a mate's house about 15 miles away.
I'm debating whether to drive in on the day, or leave the car at his and cycle in.
If I cycle I won't have any parking bother, but it's an extra 30 miles of cycling.
If I drive, I'm worried I won't be able to find anywhere to park.
There are a few car parks on Cowbridge Road East, but I have no idea how quickly they are likely to fill up.
I'm debating whether to drive in on the day, or leave the car at his and cycle in.
If I cycle I won't have any parking bother, but it's an extra 30 miles of cycling.
If I drive, I'm worried I won't be able to find anywhere to park.
There are a few car parks on Cowbridge Road East, but I have no idea how quickly they are likely to fill up.
The 2 official car parks are fully booked already.
2wheelsgeth
Rebuilt, but not yet better than ever
- Location
- London
They've got a third available:
http://www.velothon-wales.co.uk/en/the-event/parking/parking-information/
Yes, I emailed yesterday but have had no reply.
I just got an email, and have a place at that car park, so all is good.
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
I was speaking to a woman today who is doing it though worried that she is going to be cutting it fine getting round in time! Good luck to all those entering!
Nomadski
I Like Bikes
- Location
- LBS, Usually
Just in case anyone finds it useful:
http://ouestleventoux.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/velothon-wales-hazard-points.html
Point 11 sums up what I have been thinking. A fast descent on unknown roadsbetter pack some toilet roll in the back pocket
Very under appreciated and yet completely useful information right there! Thanks for the link.
sleaver
Veteran
At the moment I have a bit of a dilemma as I have a deadline for an assignment the Tuesday afterwards. So I have the following options:
1) Trade off training to get the assignment done earlier so that I can go.
2) Train but then don't go because I need the weekend to finish the assignment.
At the moment I have been doing 1 but I know that will land me in a world of pain probably. I did do 100k two weeks ago though.
1) Trade off training to get the assignment done earlier so that I can go.
2) Train but then don't go because I need the weekend to finish the assignment.
At the moment I have been doing 1 but I know that will land me in a world of pain probably. I did do 100k two weeks ago though.
Goonerobes
Its okay to be white
- Location
- Wiltshire
I'd say get your assignment done early & go & enjoy the day. You're not going to lose much fitness in a week & the rest may even do you good.
sleaver
Veteran
I think you may be over estimating the amount of training I have done leading up to now
I think I said somewhere that when I did 100k a couple of weeks ago, I could have kept going for another 40k and I averaged 23kp/h taking it easy so I know the distance isn't a problem. The worry has and still is, the amount of climbing as Surrey is rather flat compared to Wales!
But what is a challenge if it isn't challenging
Also found out in the week that the hotel I'm staying in, is pretty much next to the prison
Wonder if I can get up to no good and get a free night on Her Majesty I'd have to phone ahead though and make sure you are allowed bikes in the room 
1, as you should be tapering off this week anyway.
