Manchester 100

volvine
volvine Posts: 409
edited August 2010 in Road beginners
was just wondering if anyone has done this event before and how difficult it is i did the 60 mile one a good few years ago on my mtb it wasn't that hilly is the 100 mile route pretty flat??????
just think it would be a good goal as i haven't riden anywhere near that distance for quite a while.
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  • Limestone
    Limestone Posts: 3
    Like the 60 miler it spends a lot of its time on the cheshire plains so pretty flat.
    It would be a good one to get back into doing the longer distances,or if looking for a fast time.
  • fast as fupp
    fast as fupp Posts: 2,277
    its pretty easy but a nice ride

    last 20 miles can be a bit hairy when the 100mile joins up with all the nodders on halfords mtb's!!
    'dont forget lads, one evertonian is worth twenty kopites'
  • volvine
    volvine Posts: 409
    fair play to them on halfords mtb's that is the whole idea of the ride is it not?
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  • on the road
    on the road Posts: 5,631
    I've done it twice and although it's not too difficult, there's a bit of a climb towards the end, not too hard but with 94 miles in your legs it's a real test of character.
  • volvine
    volvine Posts: 409
    sounds like a perfect intro to a 100 miler my chq has gone off this morning and looking forward to it. :D
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  • Yeti575
    Yeti575 Posts: 291
    Volvine - when is the race, and could you possibly send me a link to the website for details? Cheers,
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  • volvine
    volvine Posts: 409
    www.bike-events.com
    there is a 100k ride and a 100m ride
    cheers :D
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  • Yeti575
    Yeti575 Posts: 291
    Cheers mate, thinking of having a go myself but may make do with the 60 mile one instead as haven't ridden for a while.
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  • on the road
    on the road Posts: 5,631
    By the way, it's not a race :wink:
  • Yeti575
    Yeti575 Posts: 291
    Yep - thought that as soon as I hit the button. I meant ride!
    If it's not a Yeti, it's not worth riding!
  • tonyp71
    tonyp71 Posts: 52
    I'm doing this one too, first attempt but by all accounts its not a bad century, looking forward to it.
    have a good one :)


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  • zenzinnia
    zenzinnia Posts: 698
    Got my number yesterday and looking forward to it (but not the 7am start)
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  • fast as fupp
    fast as fupp Posts: 2,277
    volvine wrote:
    fair play to them on halfords mtb's that is the whole idea of the ride is it not?

    not when theyre all over the road bringing other riders down :(
    'dont forget lads, one evertonian is worth twenty kopites'
  • volvine
    volvine Posts: 409
    well you should be o.k they should only be 1/2 way round by the time you get round :lol:
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  • fast as fupp
    fast as fupp Posts: 2,277
    volvine wrote:
    well you should be o.k they should only be 1/2 way round by the time you get round :lol:

    i think youre overestimating me! :lol:

    but seriously the m100 aint too difficult- get in a similarly paced group and its a breeze :D

    ill be the fatty on a wilier!
    'dont forget lads, one evertonian is worth twenty kopites'
  • on the road
    on the road Posts: 5,631
    zenzinnia wrote:
    Got my number yesterday and looking forward to it (but not the 7am start)
    Let me guess, 7.20 start? That's what I had the last two years.

    That start time is a guide only, they don't stop you from starting early, they just don't want everyone starting at the same time or there will be major congestion. Normally the 100 mile riders start from 7 onwards while the 100km riders start from 8 onwards.
  • volvine
    volvine Posts: 409
    lol i will be the fatty at the very back on my Trek see you there :lol::lol:
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  • Mettan
    Mettan Posts: 2,103
    Just ordered my place on the 100 miler - looks to be around 3000 ft of climbing over the 100 miles..... so "fairly" flat :D - hoping for good weather :wink:
  • teulk
    teulk Posts: 557
    fast as fupp wrote:
    volvine wrote:
    fair play to them on halfords mtb's that is the whole idea of the ride is it not?

    not when theyre all over the road bringing other riders down :(

    So what you saying ? Basically the more expensive bike you ride the better your going to be ?. Not everyone has the money to spend on all singing all dancing bikes !
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  • sidrhino
    sidrhino Posts: 26
    can I turn up on the day and pay my fees or does it have to be done in advance?
  • fast as fupp
    fast as fupp Posts: 2,277
    teulk wrote:
    fast as fupp wrote:
    volvine wrote:
    fair play to them on halfords mtb's that is the whole idea of the ride is it not?

    not when theyre all over the road bringing other riders down :(

    So what you saying ? Basically the more expensive bike you ride the better your going to be ?. Not everyone has the money to spend on all singing all dancing bikes !

    no im talking about idiots with no road sense- funnily enough usually on cheap mtb's or shopping bikes
    'dont forget lads, one evertonian is worth twenty kopites'
  • volvine
    volvine Posts: 409
    well tbh i will probably be all over the road by the time we meet up with them as i will be knackered lol and i will be on a carbon trek :lol::lol::lol:
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  • Chefshaw
    Chefshaw Posts: 57
    im looking at entering the manc100, i have never raced on a bike or entered a sportive. my background is purely running based, but i do enjoy getting out on the bike as much as possible. i tend to ride for 3-4 hours covering 70-80kms.
    the question is? is 100 mile abit to far for my 1st sportive?
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  • jim453
    jim453 Posts: 1,360
    You'll be fine. It's flat. Get yourself in a steady group and you'll be round easy.
  • Savagestorm
    Savagestorm Posts: 79
    I think I'm going to sign up to the 100KM. Only learnt to ride a bike a couple of months ago and I'm hooked but I don't think my knee's would be too pleased with 100 miles!

    EDIT: Generally how late can I leave it before I book? I'm going for a long ride once my new bike turns up which should give me an indication as to weather or not I should sign up for the 100 miler.

    To weigh in on the Halfords MTB's, I've been riding a Halfords MTB for the past couple of months and will continue to do so for the next week or so (until my new road bike arrives) however I see no reason for anyone to get upset by someone referring to those who ride Halfords MTB's as "nodders". It is a bit of a sweeping statement, however in the vast majority of cases in my (somewhat limited) experience, it is usually those on Halfords MTB's that are disobeying the laws of the road, riding dangerously, cycling quickly through busy city centres, etc.
  • Cleat Eastwood
    Cleat Eastwood Posts: 7,508
    Savagestorm wrote:

    EDIT: Generally how late can I leave it before I book? I'm going for a long ride once my new bike turns up which should give me an indication as to weather or not I should sign up for the 100 miler.

    .

    Its run by bike events and late bookings normally have their numbers vaialable on the day at the event, you could prob leave it a week before and book online. Then if your pack doesnt arrive before the day you can get your number etc from the admin tent. But to stop any worries I'd enter as soon as.

    Th ewebsite says 10 days i think before packs are sent out.

    ANd if you do the 60 miler, you will kick yourself for not entering for the ton, so go for the hundred and if you dont feel up to it on the day just bail out and do the 60.
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  • on the road
    on the road Posts: 5,631
    Chefshaw wrote:
    im looking at entering the manc100, i have never raced on a bike or entered a sportive. my background is purely running based, but i do enjoy getting out on the bike as much as possible. i tend to ride for 3-4 hours covering 70-80kms.
    the question is? is 100 mile abit to far for my 1st sportive?
    It's not a race.

    It's double what you've done so you might want to get up to 70 miles before you do the Manchester 100, if you can do 70 then 100 is doable.

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