Coast 2 Coast, Any advice?
Braking Sucks
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Hello all,
I'm doing the Coast 2 Coast later this month on my new Kona Kula and was wondering whether anyone had any advice for a first time C2Cer. I'll be doing it solo to add to the challenge in a relatively tame three days for the 150 or so miles. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I'm doing the Coast 2 Coast later this month on my new Kona Kula and was wondering whether anyone had any advice for a first time C2Cer. I'll be doing it solo to add to the challenge in a relatively tame three days for the 150 or so miles. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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also ht coyote
s-works epic 2008.
also ht coyote
s-works epic 2008.
I did this route in '05 in a leisurely 5 days, it was still a killer route!
From: http://www.c2c-guide.co.uk/index.htm
Whinlatter, Old Coach Road, Hartside & Nenthead are all sods of climbs
Say hello to Susie in Greystoke (-:
Both places we stayed at were excellent value and the owners couldnt' be more helpful.
There are some big climbs as previously stated but they did make the trip (bragging rights when you get back). Two of us managed to climb Hartside without walking which was great.
There were loads of other people doing the route at the same time which was good as we got a bit competitive (helpful when you are flagging).
Preparation is definitely crucial.
If you want any more info let me know.
Dave
Me and my friends were planning to get another friend to drive and meet us at certain points along the way and then we'd camp or stay the night in a B&B.
Trouble is so far only two of us actually have bikes
We did a 3 day and the 2nd day was a killer 60m due to the way we split it up (keswick to Rookhope) so i'd advise -
Day 1 Whitehaven - Greystoke (roughly) mostly flat nothing too bad. Watch the traffic in Keswick as it sends you through main street!
Day 2 Greystoke - Allenheads, this is the hardest part - i'll come back to this bit....
Day 3 Allheads to Tynemouth, easiest by far mostly downhill or flat but with 1 big climt at stanhope (crawleyside) which will be mid morning for you. When you get to quayside in Newcastle you think your nearly there however you have about 10-11 miles to go.
Day 2 - Big climbs are:
Hartside (most famous) this is daunting as you can see it from miles away however it really isnt as hard as it looks - more lengthy rather than steep and a v fast down to Garrigill.
Garrigill (Shortish but very steep climb out of village) Horrible. Get to the top and it extends as a long prolonged but less steep climb to peak then down into Nenthead. Carefull on the downhill into Nenthead - apparently someone went through the barn doors not so long ago as they went too fast on the descent.
Nenthead - climb up out of Nenthead to top of Black Hill - I think this is the worst as it comes towards end of day and it can be a bit cold and windy on the top, especially after you have sweated buckets on the climb. Descend into Allenheads - pub in village is worth staying at however there were millions of midgees.
Last bit of advise - use slicks - its so much easier!
Bike maintenance skills will be useful in case anything goes wrong
1st aid kit & the knowledge of how to use it properly in case of an emergency
Day 1 - Whitehaven to Alston (80ish miles)
Day 2 - Alston to Sunderland
One of my mates did plenty of 'training' but lack of hill work was his downfall (nearly) and was nearly 3hrs riding time behind me.
As long as you have prepared well it shouldnt be much of a problem.
Good Luck
Youth