SCR outing?

Jen J
Jen J Posts: 1,054
edited November 2008 in Commuting chat
I'm very tempted by this, and it actually (kind of) fits into my ultra scehdule.

Anyone else want to play?

SCR group ride?

I was thinking of the 100k, but if people from here are interested, but only in the 50k, I'd go for that instead...
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  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
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  • snooks
    snooks Posts: 1,521
    1st off sorry I didn't make it out this morning, but seein' yer here, I guess you didn't either :D

    Couple of points...It has HELL in the title.....doesn't sound like fun and the word "hills" seems to be mentioned repeatedly...what are these "hills" they speak of? Finally it says "Kent's premier test of bike and rider" see again, that sounds like hard work, not exactly 13 miles of car commuter game playing is it?

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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    snooks wrote:
    1st off sorry I didn't make it out this morning, but seein' yer here, I guess you didn't either :D

    Nope - I have decided to actually attempt a run today - I haven't been bothered with running for ages, so really need to make an effort to get back into it. Just about to leave now.

    Hills - they're like flats, but easier :D

    Come on...it'll be fun. We can do the 50k?
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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    :( It looks like the 50k is already full - when I entered it gave me no option to pick a start time for the 50k.

    So I entered the 110k :twisted:

    Starting at 10.20 if anyone does want to join in...
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  • snooks
    snooks Posts: 1,521
    You are clearly mad.....
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  • The Chingford Skinhead
    The Chingford Skinhead Posts: 718
    The mate from work who gave me his ribble is doing this. He is a serious club cyclist so I figured that as a mere commuter it would not be suitable for me :D
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  • Crapaud
    Crapaud Posts: 2,483
    snooks wrote:
    You are clearly mad.....
    Has nobody explained to you that commuting's only the beginning? Then it's, "I'll give that wee 50k a shot." and before you know it you're posting in 'Sportives and Road Rides'!

    The general public view cycle commuting as a bit eccentric, by the time you're posting in SaRR they think you're full-on barking and baying at the moon.

    I used to be a commuter, but I'm all right na...ooooooo...

    Jen, you go girl. Soon you'll have so many scalps that you'll be able to make a coat (and give the poor Dalmations a much needed break)*.


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  • patchy
    patchy Posts: 779
    YES!
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Entered the 110k starting at 10:20 :)
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    My oh my I am much more of a wimp.....
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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    JonGinge wrote:
    Entered the 110k starting at 10:20 :)

    :D

    Come on linsen...you know you want to... :twisted:
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    Jen you are insane. I though you didn't "do" hills?
    I woudl get dropped terribly. What time do you reckon you'll manage it in?
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  • snooks
    snooks Posts: 1,521
    Jen J wrote:
    Come on linsen...you know you want to... :twisted:

    Linsen will be too busy changing her Avatar that day :wink:
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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    linsen wrote:
    Jen you are insane. I though you didn't "do" hills?
    I woudl get dropped terribly. What time do you reckon you'll manage it in?

    I don't "do" hills, but it's in 3 months time - 3 months ago I didn't "do" biking.

    (although yesterday I accidentally did a lots of hills on the fixie, and didn't resort to walking up)

    No idea on time, but would guess at maybe up to 5 hours, depending on hilliness? I'm definitely not doing it to race - it's two weeks after a 45 mile run, and the week before a 50 mile run, so it's supposed to be a recovery weekend for me!

    I'm sure you'll want to bring your brand new bike for a test run :D
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Jen J wrote:
    I'm sure you'll want to bring your brand new bike for a test run :D
    Not if it's the Langster!
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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    JonGinge wrote:
    Jen J wrote:
    I'm sure you'll want to bring your brand new bike for a test run :D
    Not if it's the Langster!
    Extract from rider's insructions:
    Before – Preparation needed to ensure you’re fit enough. Dress for winter conditions. Carry: a drink; iron rations; route sheet; spare tube(s) & tyre levers; basic tools. Make sure you have a low enough bottom gear for a 25% gradient. Check your brakes.

    She'll have a new new one by then ;)
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    25%?

    Jen do you have any idea how steep that is? I nearly killed myself getting up 17% a few weeks ago!
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    oh no I just entered

    :shock:
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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    linsen wrote:
    oh no I just entered

    :shock:

    :shock: :shock:
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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    Good girl :D

    We can walk up the hills together...
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    The Isle of Wight will be good prep for this .... PM me if you have ANY free time before then to give it a go......
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  • snooks
    snooks Posts: 1,521
    linsen wrote:
    oh no I just entered

    :shock:

    :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

    You're all clearly mad!! :shock:

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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    snooks wrote:
    linsen wrote:
    oh no I just entered

    :shock:

    :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

    You're all clearly mad!! :shock:

    :wink:

    Come on Snooks - it'll be a great day out :D
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    The Chingford Skinhead wrote:
    The mate from work who gave me his ribble is doing this. He is a serious club cyclist so I figured that as a mere commuter it would not be suitable for me :D

    He GAVE you his Ribble? What did you do for him? :shock: :wink:

    Jen. The Isle of Wight has a total ascent in feet what this thing has in METRES.

    I think I had better get on my bike.....
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  • DiggingDeeper
    DiggingDeeper Posts: 225
    The Chingford Skinhead wrote
    The mate from work who gave me his ribble is doing this. He is a serious club cyclist so I figured that as a mere commuter it would not be suitable for me

    He's saying have this fab road bike and give it a go...!

    I have a suitable training route for you

    Chingford-.Loughton->Robin Hood Rbout->High Beech->Lippits Hill->Sewardstone Road->Mansfield Hill (if you want a real challenge do it in reverse!!!!)

    Then build it up till you can do it 6 times. It's what I'll be doing providing Seven Sisters Rd don't get me mid week until February.
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    edited November 2008
    Just had a look at that ride and I'm very interested...........the 100K would be a good challenge as it's longer then my last charity ride (just shy of 60 miles) and looks a lot hillier, which is a sadistic way is what is drawing me to it!

    I might try and get the route map as I don't live that far away from Biggin Hill..........

    Hmm, might have to start sounding the other half out on this to see if I can get a day release to flog myself silly!

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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    By the looks of it you'll have to be quick - easier to seek forgiveness than to ask permission? :wink:
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  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    Oops, just entered!

    Only two slots left at 10.20, you'll have to be quick folks.
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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    Attica wrote:
    Oops, just entered!

    Only two slots left at 10.20, you'll have to be quick folks.

    They've gone quickly - there were 29 when I entered yesterday.
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Meh, February is too early in the sportive season for me! I've got an all inclusive week in Turkey booked for mid Jan, not ideal prep.

    Now it's not handy for London but if any SCR folk on here are interested in Sportives then I highly recommend the Dragon Ride in Wales, it's fantastic.


    http://www.dragonride.co.uk/

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