Tour of the Peak

pickled
pickled Posts: 439
edited October 2009 in Sportives/audaxes/training rides
Hi all,
In the sticky Sportive Guide there is mention of a Tour of the Peaks on October 24th.
I can't find any information on this and there is no link.
Anyone know anything about it?
Cheers
Mark

edit:
I've just seen the other post on this. What a coincidence. At least I have a website now!
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  • nickwill
    nickwill Posts: 2,735
    It's run by Kilotogo, and looks quite hard. I couldn't resist putting in an entry myself!
    http://www.kilotogo.com/index.php?optio ... event_id=6
    http://lakescyclist.wordpress.com/
  • pickled
    pickled Posts: 439
    Cheers.
    I've had a look and I reckon I'll have a go at the 62m route.
    It will be my first Sportive since getting back into road riding this summer, if you don't include Manchester to Blackpool. Which I don't...
    I can't really enter any earlier sportives as I've got to get the Great North Run out of the way first.
  • zoglug
    zoglug Posts: 212
    I think ive settled on the 62 mile route too! I just think the 94 is a step to far for me after ive been cycling only since the start of the year! Gives me something to aim for too!
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  • pickled
    pickled Posts: 439
    I agree. 94 miles in the Peaks is a bit much for a first proper sportive!
  • mattisard
    mattisard Posts: 12
    Bugger. Just signed up to the 94 miles and have never ridden a sportif. If you see a guy on a blue and white giant, with his head hanging over the bars and his heart in his hand cos he rode to much.........just give him a cheer please
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    The 94 mile route has some serious hills! The road up by Bradfield in particular is pretty tough going. Looks harder than the Bealach Mor and Cumberland Challenge (the only sportives I've done) for sure. I'd like to do this, but not sure I'll get a pass :(
    More problems but still living....
  • hillclimbingnut
    hillclimbingnut Posts: 26
    Nickwill wrote:
    It's run by Kilotogo, and looks quite hard. I couldn't resist putting in an entry myself!
    http://www.kilotogo.com/index.php?optio ... event_id=6

    Hi Nick Which distance are you doing? I have opted for the longer one which by this link is quoted as being 98.56 miles.

    It looks a good ride and even the short one is still going up the Cat & Fiddle and Winatts Pass. And as the route description says on the Kilo to Go website is got stunning scenery in the bucket loads.

    Good Luck on the ride Mate.

    Nige
  • kilotogo
    kilotogo Posts: 29
    If you want accurate and uptodate information for Tour of the Peak sign-up for KILO TO GO newsletter or just visit our website www.kilotogo.com Event information, online entry, maps, route profiles, list of entries so far, GPX files etc etc etc are here http://www.kilotogo.com/index.php?optio ... event_id=6

    Nearly 500 entries so far. A challenging end of season cyclosportive featuring fantastic Peak District scenery. .(not as hilly as the Cornwall Tor or Wild Edric though!) Long route includes the three iconic cycling climbs of Cat and Fiddle, Winnats Pass and Holme Moss. 64 miles route misses Holme Moss. Some small route changes always possible between now and the end of October but in the meantime;

    96 miles interactive map http://www.kilotogo.com/index.php?optio ... event_id=6

    64 miles interactive map http://www.kilotogo.com/index.php?optio ... event_id=6
  • pickled
    pickled Posts: 439
    I'm in...
    I only signed up for the 64 though as I'm still injured from the Great North Run...
    Should be ok by then though!
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    I live in the area and have ridden all the hills on the route. I can confirm that there are some doozies in there. Many people will be walking up Winnat's Pass for sure. Holme Moss ain't no slouch either - but is a little easier to get up.

    Cat n Fiddle is quite easy compared to these climbs.

    The long route will be a HUGE challenge for a lot of people - not the distance, but the distance coupled with some really big hills.

    Might join in if the weather suits and good luck to all those who are planning on doing it!
  • ConsciousPilot
    ConsciousPilot Posts: 117
    mattisard wrote:
    Bugger. Just signed up to the 94 miles and have never ridden a sportif. If you see a guy on a blue and white giant, with his head hanging over the bars and his heart in his hand cos he rode to much.........just give him a cheer please


    I may be in a similar position!! :lol: Having completed 2 Peak Audax 100km rides this year felt I should try the longer distance now. Better check my lights!!! What time does it dark?!! :lol:
    2 Wheels or not 2 wheels..That is not in question.
  • JonEdwards
    JonEdwards Posts: 452
    Only just seen this - I'm an MTBer by trade but do a bit of road riding. I do a lot of off-road in the Peaks, but never taken the roadie up there. Quite fancy the idea though...

    I'm no racer, but am happy doing 6hr+ rides off road and have done a couple of (flat) road centuries, plus a fair few 60+ mile Surrey Hills rides (plenty of short sharp ups).

    Will I get away with a 39/53 and a 11-25 cassette - I'm a good climber in MTB terms, and can get up short road 1In4s without dying too horribly?

    Then there's just the 64 or 96 decision...
  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
    edited October 2009
    JonEdwards wrote:
    Will I get away with a 39/53 and a 11-25 cassette ..


    I wouldn't fancy winnats on 39:25, not that its not do-able, it would just be a grind!
    Manchester wheelers

    PB's
    10m 20:21 2014
    25m 53:18 20:13
    50m 1:57:12 2013
    100m Yeah right.
  • snaffledog
    snaffledog Posts: 53
    Well FWIW (and havent entered event yet),
    I would guess that you will need to be a fairly strong rider to turn 39x25 up some of these climbs. You're off-road work probably means you've got a good circular pedal stroke to deal with constantly variable terrain?

    I've got 34x27 compact on mine, and sometimes get away with only using 34x24 on shorter rides, but this is something like 3500metres of climbing? Its the accumulated leg fatigue that can become an issue on this sort of ride.

    Covers quite a bit of the Phil And Friends CTC 150km that I did last year(but in August) , but climbs were in a different order.

    Phil And Friends had Bradfield/Strines first, then Holme Moss, Chunal , Chinley Head , Rushup Edge , Winnats Pass , Monsal Head , Moscar(A57 drag). plus other lumpy bits.

    This ones got Windgather, then down Pym's Chair, up Dead Man's Hill even before you start the Cat And Fiddle. Looks like a tough day out, especially if the wind's up.
  • lukasran
    lukasran Posts: 53
    wow cant wait for this one, will be my first Big sportive. previous lancs loop and tour of pennines, both of which i loved. something very special about tonns of cyclist battling the hills. previous post said 39,25 boo boo for winnats pass i have a 39,26 and found scapegoat hill on the tour of pennines fairly tough going. can anyone give a comparrison? im going in blind and optomistic.
  • snaffledog
    snaffledog Posts: 53
    FWIW ,
    have done winnats pass seated on 39x26 seated a few years ago, but on a much shorter ride (only snake pass preceding), thats the point. its the stuff before and after as part of 96 miles/3500 mtrs climbing. on winnats pass, you need to go a lot more slowly than you think right from the start. remember you have Strines and Holme Moss to follow.

    apart from winnats pass being a tough climb, it is a visually striking climb, with the added chaos of people/sheep/narrow road/cars to deflect the pain.

    dont know detail of tour of pennines/scapegoat hill, but best give it a go anyway, superb route packed with classics.

    I agree with the comment about the speciality of seeing many cyclists on a steep climb, compared with the solitude of winter/spring training when you feel like you are the only one crazy enough to be going into the red zone at walking pace in full public view. Its a psychological boost visually (remembering the dozens of riders on Mow Cop on the Cheshire Cat in the sunshine back in March)

    got to get me ar$e in gear and enter this event, would be a crime not to enter, i live about 10 miles away from HQ

    all the best
  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
    snaffledog wrote:
    FWIW ,
    have done winnats pass seated on 39x26 seated a few years ago,


    I've done it quite a few times on 34:23 [very similar]

    It's not much fun though!
    Manchester wheelers

    PB's
    10m 20:21 2014
    25m 53:18 20:13
    50m 1:57:12 2013
    100m Yeah right.
  • avoidingmyphd
    avoidingmyphd Posts: 1,154
    does anyone know if you can enter this on the day? I'm tempted to decide by the weather forecast!
  • thetrotter
    thetrotter Posts: 258
    avoidingmyphd wrote:
    does anyone know if you can enter this on the day? I'm tempted to decide by the weather forecast!

    Yes you can.
  • Bhima
    Bhima Posts: 2,145
    a_n_t wrote:
    It's not much fun though!

    Oh yes it is! 8)
  • pickled
    pickled Posts: 439
    All the latest news here.

    kilotogo
  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
    Bhima wrote:
    a_n_t wrote:
    It's not much fun though!

    Oh yes it is! 8)

    ginding up hills? never seen you do that!
    Manchester wheelers

    PB's
    10m 20:21 2014
    25m 53:18 20:13
    50m 1:57:12 2013
    100m Yeah right.
  • Bhima
    Bhima Posts: 2,145
    Of course you haven't - I only do it in private; gotta keep my composure, innit. :roll:

    Grinding is waaaay more fun than spinning. :twisted:
  • pickled
    pickled Posts: 439
    Weather forecast for tomorrow appears to be wet and sh1tty.
    I suppose I should have realised after last Saturday was lovely... :roll:

    Good luck to anyone else doing it. I'll be taking it easy tomorrow as I'm recovering from a small cough.
  • fudbeer
    fudbeer Posts: 118
    Carefull folks weather forecast is shocking for tomorrow.
    Currently I have been mostly riding a Specialized Roubaix Comp
  • lukasran
    lukasran Posts: 53
    weather looks great compared to the tour of the pennines. determined to have a good time and not crash.
  • fudbeer
    fudbeer Posts: 118
    lukasran wrote:
    weather looks great compared to the tour of the pennines. determined to have a good time and not crash.

    Good luck to you but the weather forecast is not good:

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/4168?count=10
    Currently I have been mostly riding a Specialized Roubaix Comp
  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    lukasran wrote:
    weather looks great compared to the tour of the pennines. determined to have a good time and not crash.

    My knee is still hurting after being blown off my bike during the tour of the pennines I've only managed to get on my bike twice and had to stop both times cos of the pain :cry:
    Bianchi. There are no alternatives only compromises!
    I RIDE A KONA CADABRA -would you like to come and have a play with my magic link?
  • jacster
    jacster Posts: 177
    Hearing reports of multiple pile-ups and crashes on this..
    Hopefully no-one seriously injured
  • pickled
    pickled Posts: 439
    Yes. Conditions were treacherous. Some of the descents were extremely slippy.
    It looks like some people just weren't able to slow down for some corners fast enough.
    One section was like ice.
    I didn't manage to complete the course unfortunately.
    My knee went again and I had to walk up Winnats. (It's easier to ride up) :shock:
    Took the short cut back to Chapel at 45 miles instead. :(

    Good fun though. Very well organised. I'll be back next year.

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