Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
Interesting post. But I think that's a typo above.
What's your next Audax?
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Interesting post. But I think that's a typo above.
matticus
Guru
Nice try: I mean "they are back in 2025, they return, they have risen from the dead" :P
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
Duh. Sorry. Misread it. But anyway, it was interesting, thanks.
Ajax Bay
Guru
- Location
- East Devon
Have just ridden (route checking) the 'bottom' loop of the rebooted Kernow and Southwest 600 which a member of our pub ride group is organising in ten days (29/30 June).
Train to Truro and then, following the route accurately, down to Penzance and turn NE towards Newquay. I get to the Newquay road (A3075) when a yellow sign informs that the road will be closed from Monday for two weeks (!, NB whole point of route checking) and quizzing the lead worker determines that it'll be closed closed (surface being dug up) for about 2km.
Minor roads diversion duly ridden, 'left flanking' (iykyk), so riders who will be hitting that rbt after 285km on the Saturday evening - full value riders after dark - will not be confronted by a wtf moment. Heading for Camelford Hall (344km) for a sleep stop.
KSW600: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46632927
Lots of scenery (and a ferry) on/en route.
"600km cycling event starting from Exeter (Exeter M5 services). Controls at Bude, Looe, Penzance (Gulval), Newquay, Camelford (VH), Barnstaple (Sticklepath), Lee Mill nr Ivybridge, Paignton, and Cranbrook.
Start in Exeter and head west with a Cornish coast to coast and a ferry en route to Penzance! Sleep control in Camelford village hall on the 'Atlantic Highway'. Day two back to Exeter with new fun route skirting Dartmoor and via the Devon Riviera.
8.5 AAA?"
Train to Truro and then, following the route accurately, down to Penzance and turn NE towards Newquay. I get to the Newquay road (A3075) when a yellow sign informs that the road will be closed from Monday for two weeks (!, NB whole point of route checking) and quizzing the lead worker determines that it'll be closed closed (surface being dug up) for about 2km.
Minor roads diversion duly ridden, 'left flanking' (iykyk), so riders who will be hitting that rbt after 285km on the Saturday evening - full value riders after dark - will not be confronted by a wtf moment. Heading for Camelford Hall (344km) for a sleep stop.
KSW600: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46632927
Lots of scenery (and a ferry) on/en route.
"600km cycling event starting from Exeter (Exeter M5 services). Controls at Bude, Looe, Penzance (Gulval), Newquay, Camelford (VH), Barnstaple (Sticklepath), Lee Mill nr Ivybridge, Paignton, and Cranbrook.
Start in Exeter and head west with a Cornish coast to coast and a ferry en route to Penzance! Sleep control in Camelford village hall on the 'Atlantic Highway'. Day two back to Exeter with new fun route skirting Dartmoor and via the Devon Riviera.
8.5 AAA?"
footloose crow
Über Member
- Location
- Cornwall. UK
It was interesting to find out more. Hopefully, the ride will not be too "interesting"!
footloose crow
Über Member
- Location
- Cornwall. UK
Will look out for you guys when you go past. It is a tough route - lots of short, sharp hills and currently holiday traffic is heavy in Cornwall. The level of motorist abuse/close passes/aggressive overtakes has stepped up significantly and many local cyclists are commenting on it on Strava/social media feeds. Good luck to everyone taking part.
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
I was planning to be riding this weekend's A Pair of Kirton's 600km audax. But I've caught Covid and am in no fit condition to ride a bike currently, let alone a 600.
matticus
Guru
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Looks nice and scenic. Those temps are too hot for me. Good attempt.
Couldn't you find the beach 😂
Impressive ride
matticus
Guru
(thanks)
I note temperatures down there this week are 8-10'c lower. Blimmin typical!!!
I'd never done long climbs in really hot weather before. Not surprisingly, it made things hard... not just because it slowed me down on the bike; my brain was addled for hours on end, leading to poor decision-making and much wasted time while off the bike.
lazybloke
Considering a new username
- Location
- Leafy Surrey
"Tour of the Hills" this weekend.
No massive hills in Surrey, but what looks like a relentless series of 'em.
No massive hills in Surrey, but what looks like a relentless series of 'em.
matticus
Guru
Despite the lack of any proper* climbs, this is a really nice ride. Did it when I lived nearby (possibly 90s?). It is certainly a relentless route!
* ;-)
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Three planned future events:
28th Sept - 150km An Autumn Day Out
19th Oct - 200km Venetian Nights (4th attempt to do this, having not actually started yet due to other life issues!)
10th Nov - 200km Eureka
28th Sept - 150km An Autumn Day Out
19th Oct - 200km Venetian Nights (4th attempt to do this, having not actually started yet due to other life issues!)
10th Nov - 200km Eureka
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Venetian Nights is a good day out. But been about a decade since I last rode it. Does it still start/ finish in Macclesfield?
