Highclere June 10

dsoutar · June 2007

JW

Yep, I'm a 'villain (Charlotteville member) but don't go out too much on Sunday's April - June as I'm usually doing sportives. There was another 'villain on the long route but I didn't catch his name and I didn't recognise him. It's a nice club, very friendly. Real mix of standards.

I went out with a mate of mine who is a much, much better cyclist than me (sub 22 10, sub hour 25) but he had a bad day. He's not done too much distance stuff this year and he reckoned it was down to that. I'm sure the heat and humidity (and wind) didn't help. Pity really 'cos it was nice meeting him for a bike ride.

Polka Dot next weekend then the Maratona July 1. I don't know why I do these things as I'm crap at hills.

Looking forward to Ronde Picardie in September which is same distance as Sunday but 1500m ascent so really just undulating.

"Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live." ~ Mark Twain, "Taming the Bicycle"

hevipedal · June 2007

I was riding this as my second ever sportif and longest ride. My official time was 8hr 1min something which was inside silver standard but I was gutted because I sprinted up the drive at the end to get under 8 hrs and thought I had made it. I left at 0903 on my watch and got in at 1702. But the bleeper doesn't lie I suppose so I'll just have to take it on the chin.

 Hevipedal 
Phrase of the week - I've got a bike. You can ride it if you like.
It's got a basket, a bell that rings and
Things to make it look good.
I'd give it to you if I could, but I borrowed it.
 
51yrs old and Proud of it - Made it to 87kg 2 more to go for the target.
Pedal to Paris Sept 2007

dave davenport · June 2007

JW

Actually, she does have a sister but her brother in-law's 6'2", 15 stone and built like a brick outhouse so probably not a good idea to invite her to go for a ride in the country with you.

Unknown · June 2007

Did anyone actually record how much altitude was gained during the day? The official website said 2500 metres of climbing but I don't think we did anything near that. The only steep hill was the one up to Combe Gibbet (Walbury Hill) and after that it was mainly rolling with the odd hill thrown in.

I did the GF Felice Gimondi in May, which has 2600 metres of climbing, and it was way harder.

currieinahurry · June 2007

well demon should have it on his ergomo. just bring in marmotte and over 5000m of climbing!!!!!!!!! BRING IT!!
tikka

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dsoutar · June 2007

Tikka

You won't be saying that after 7 July ;-) I know, 'cos I certainly wasn't. Anyway good luck and I hope it's not too hot on the day.

"Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live." ~ Mark Twain, "Taming the Bicycle"

richa · June 2007

My Garmin 205 / Tracklogs log recorded it as 2528m climbing. But I agree it didn't feel that much.

Rich
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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by currieinahurry

well demon should have it on his ergomo. just bring in marmotte and over 5000m of climbing!!!!!!!!! BRING IT!!
tikka
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">I did it last year. [8D]

freshtrax · June 2007

My Garmin 305 logged it as 2065m of ascent. Not sure how accurate the figures are, I rode the Grand Fondu Cymru(105 mile course) and it logged 2607m whilst the organisers said about 3600m. If Highclere was 2065m then GFC felt like about 4000m.

"It's about the bike"

Unknown · June 2007

I have it as 2362m. Dont know how accurate that is as the Ergomo was being a bit temparamental on Sunday.

"People setting the pace too fast on the front are abused to slow down. Riders that do not share the work are abused. Riders that need abuse get abused and the abuse is done in every language so they get the message"

JWSurrey · June 2007

Well, I only did the weenies 74 miler, so my 305's altitude recording doesn't really count! (Will edit and post later).

*If you download the tracklog from your 305 in to motionbased, then it will altitude correct it, if you select that option.
Good to see some comparable stats for the same route though.

I have "calibrated" mine by riding out on a route and riding back exactly the same way much later in the day - It's normally accurate to within 10 ft. (Query whether zooming downhill causes an erroneous air pressure reading).

Piccies of Wheelers: Pages 9 and 4 of Walbury Hill now available on the dgs-photography.co.uk site - Click the link on the top right hand side. None of me yet - I guess he may have run out of memory by the time I crawled through!

currieinahurry · June 2007

guys i was only kidding am heading there with the knowledge its gunna be very very painfull!
tikka

hi my name is adam... and i have a problem with posting on cycling forums.

Timeless · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by JWSurrey

Piccies of Wheelers: Pages 9 and 4 of Walbury Hill now available on the dgs-photography.co.uk site - Click the link on the top right hand side. None of me yet - I guess he may have run out of memory by the time I crawled through!
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Pics of me:

Start - page 2, third photo (I'm on the left, in Wheelers' kit, next to another club member, Phil, in the light blue)
Walbury Hill - Page 4, last photo (is that guy behind me about to fall off??) The last three pics on page 9 of this section are of Demongrinder, Dominic (not on C+ AFAIK) and Currie, in that order.
Old Winchester Hill - page 2, first photo

Currie also appears at the bottom of page 3 of the last section

baby elephants are just so 2006...

PRose · June 2007

Timeless - <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Walbury Hill - Page 4, last photo (is that guy behind me about to fall off??) <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"> Just so happens it's me [8D]. God knows what I was looking at, but you're right, it does look like I'm about to fall off. I can assure you that I didn't[:D]. A better photo,East Meon, page 3 3rd photo.

currieinahurry · June 2007

that last guy with his girlfriend next to me was quality did the whole day in the big ring cruising his first name was jimmy and from manchester i think anyone know him?? cos he seemed to know everyone.
tikka

hi my name is adam... and i have a problem with posting on cycling forums.

Timeless · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by PRose

Timeless - <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Walbury Hill - Page 4, last photo (is that guy behind me about to fall off??) <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"> Just so happens it's me [8D]. God knows what I was looking at, but you're right, it does look like I'm about to fall off. I can assure you that I didn't[:D]. A better photo,East Meon, page 3 3rd photo.
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that's hilarious - I should have known it would be someone from here! How strange it is to have been cycling so close and then be exchanging posts via t'internet [8D].

baby elephants are just so 2006...

currieinahurry · June 2007

o did anyone else see the c50 with lightweights!!! o gosh it was beautifull.
tikka

hi my name is adam... and i have a problem with posting on cycling forums.

Timeless · June 2007

Adam, repeat after me:

"I do not need another set of wheels. I do not need another set of wheels. I do not..." [;)][:D]

baby elephants are just so 2006...

currieinahurry · June 2007

"I do not need another set of wheels. I do not need another set of wheels. I do not..."

ok im over that now.

i want a colnago.
tikka

hi my name is adam... and i have a problem with posting on cycling forums.

Timeless · June 2007

fair point

currieinahurry · June 2007

but got to get some new shoes first as my addidas are killing me!! the buckle was pressing so hard against the tendons and ligaments or my foot that they are very bruised so gunna have to get some shoes with just straps and not a buckle. thinking either dmt kyoma or poggio 4s but need to find somewhere to try em on.
might be a trip round london tomoro!
tikka

hi my name is adam... and i have a problem with posting on cycling forums.

JWSurrey · June 2007

Really impressed you guys were all still together at the top of the hill! Nice club kit too!
Hmm.. Do I join Charlotteville at the bottom of the hill, or commute to KW?!
I have to say, I've met more Wheelers out and about than any other club.
It's just the though of riding out to Kingston, only to ride back down towards Guildford!

Edit: Cripes, I'm the one wearing the comedy party hat: Walbury P.26, photo 2 [:D]

Good excuse for another purchase this week!
I'm having a competition with my boss as to who can lose the most money to their hobby - I think I'm winning - only he rides a motorbike!

currieinahurry · June 2007

lol how many miles would it be for you??? i come from ealing and is about 9 miles to the meet point and its cool.
tikka

hi my name is adam... and i have a problem with posting on cycling forums.

JWSurrey · June 2007

Fair point - Not really measured it - Oh, OK I just googled it - a short 25 mile TT [:p]
I could be totally sacrilegious and use the train!
Dang! I still think of Kingston as just around the corner - We used to live the other side of the park.
I've been commenting recently on returning to SPDs and spending my time lying upside-down in ditches - Second time with SPDs in the last 5 years was that ride - Was therefore amused to be given rider number 609.

dsoutar · June 2007

Oh dear...

Just looked on the website. Walbury Hill page 4, middle row second from right and on the rhs of photo. Hardly flattering. Mind you, the guy on my right (left in 'photo) in the red jersey seems to be in real pain judging by his expression !

"Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live." ~ Mark Twain, "Taming the Bicycle"

densac · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by currieinahurry

that last guy with his girlfriend next to me was quality did the whole day in the big ring cruising his first name was jimmy and from manchester i think anyone know him?? cos he seemed to know everyone.
tikka

hi my name is adam... and i have a problem with posting on cycling forums.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">That'll be Jimmy Rutherford.....

currieinahurry · June 2007

thats the one!! quality fella pm me if you have his email,
tikka

hi my name is adam... and i have a problem with posting on cycling forums.

Unknown · June 2007

I like the skull cycling shirt where did you get it?
JWSurrey-If you look at it this way its only once a week for the clubrun do the shorter one as you've already done 25miles there and back.

"People setting the pace too fast on the front are abused to slow down. Riders that do not share the work are abused. Riders that need abuse get abused and the abuse is done in every language so they get the message"

Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by currieinahurry

"I do not need another set of wheels. I do not need another set of wheels. I do not..."

ok im over that now.

i want a colnago.
tikka

hi my name is adam... and i have a problem with posting on cycling forums.
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Zipp 404's on your Cannondale would look lovely. [:o)]

"People setting the pace too fast on the front are abused to slow down. Riders that do not share the work are abused. Riders that need abuse get abused and the abuse is done in every language so they get the message"

currieinahurry · June 2007

demon i have new plans and they involve no 2nd hand stuff ever again. and lots more riding than spending.
tikka

hi my name is adam... and i have a problem with posting on cycling forums.

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