Mow Cop Challenge 2011

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  • Cipodog
    Cipodog Posts: 29
    Oh--forgot to mention in last post---when Mark Lovatt set the record he never dropped below 53x17 & on the "easier" sections rode 53x12!!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Cheers for that! :o
  • fossyant
    fossyant Posts: 2,549
    edited February 2011
    Data from last year's Cheshire Cat - March 10

    Approx 9 mins dead on, hr max 192, 80kgs - 39 x 24

    Based upon Garmin data. Can't do the Cat this year - will be recovering from shoulder op.
  • benjboy
    benjboy Posts: 258
    14/02/11
    Time 9.16 on a 39x27
    78kg
    Sportive
    max HR 164
    This was done on my winter bike so should be quicker on the good bike with a compact :roll: .
    Keep the chain tight all the way.
  • chris7
    chris7 Posts: 49
    First time up Mow Cop for me on Sunday. In hindsight could have gone a bit harder at the beginning but didn't know what lay ahead.

    20/02/11
    Time 9.41
    78kg
    Sportive
    avg HR 164 (max 175)
    avg power 283
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    http://blog.chrisbarber.co.uk
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    AAAARGH! Will people please post in the format as per first post - on 1 line please! I can no longer be ar5ed to edit everyone's post to add it to the first one!
  • chris7
    chris7 Posts: 49
    ChrisB - 80kg - 9:41 - Feb 2011 - Sportive - 164hr/283w
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    http://blog.chrisbarber.co.uk
  • thegibdog
    thegibdog Posts: 2,106
    thegibdog - 156lbs - 9:50 - Mar 2011 - Commuter/Beginner - n/a

    Had a spare Sunday so I'd thought I'd give Mow Cop a go. My plan was to save a gear for the 25% section but ended up in 34x25 after about the first 100 yards and all thoughts of setting a good time went out of the window - I was just happy to make it to the top in one go! The guy in front of me was losing traction on his back wheel, he'd done a few loops at the base of the 25% section to recover so I think he might have been on a standard chainset!

    Only climb I have done similar to this was Ramsbottom Rake but I'd defintely say Mow Cop is harder - I felt like I was going to have to stop rather than just wanting to stop! Nice day for it on Sunday though, rounded off the ride with a trip over to Buxton before heading back to Manchester.
    https://gibworth.mypixieset.com
  • Garz
    Garz Posts: 1,155
    thegibdog wrote:
    Only climb I have done similar to this was Ramsbottom Rake but I'd defintely say Mow Cop is harder - I felt like I was going to have to stop rather than just wanting to stop! Nice day for it on Sunday though, rounded off the ride with a trip over to Buxton before heading back to Manchester.

    As I have completed this a few times (so I have something to compare it to) what makes it harder than the Rake and why?

    One time I hit the rake too hard getting to it (from salford side of manchester) and suffered by the entrance on the steep bit having to pull in nearly being sick. Generally I'm blowing hard after the climb but on that day I felt ill, I dont think the few pints the night before helped.

    This doesn't mean the rake is hardcore but on an off day could seem tougher than it normally is.
  • thegibdog
    thegibdog Posts: 2,106
    I think the main difference is the part leading up to the 25% section is a bit longer and a bit steeper on Mow Cop than on the Rake so you're a lot closer to the limit when you get there - or at least I was! I never felt like I was actually grinding to a halt on the Rake.

    I've only done each climb once but I would say both are pretty hardcore!
    https://gibworth.mypixieset.com
  • SDK2007
    SDK2007 Posts: 782
    My first time up this hill yesterday
    SDK2007 - 185lbs - 9:40 - March 2011 - Sportive Cheshire Cat- Max HR 181

    Time measured by http://app.strava.com/rides/369393#5857515
    Specialized Enduro SL Pro Carbon
    Specialized Stumpy Evo Carbon
    Canyon Aeroad Disc Di2
    Specialized FSRxc - XC Race Bike
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Ant - 164lb - 7.33 - Sept 2009 - Tester - Max HR 190
    Benjiboy - 78kg - 09.26 - 14/02/11- Sportive - max HR 164
    JGSI -
    09:39 09/02/2011
    Ave hr 164 max 179
    SDK2007 - 185lbs - 9:40 - March 2011 - Sportive Cheshire Cat- Max HR 181
    ChrisB - 80kg - 9:41 - Feb 2011 - Sportive - 164hr/283w
    thegibdog - 156lbs - 9:50 - Mar 2011 - Commuter/Beginner - n/a
    Pickled - 160lb - 10.21 - March 2010 - Sportive - Max HR 187

    From now on, when adding, can you just add to the list yourself by pressing 'quote' on the post before and editing it...
  • petemadoc
    petemadoc Posts: 2,331
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Ant - 164lb - 7.33 - Sept 2009 - Tester - Max HR 190
    Benjiboy - 78kg - 09.26 - 14/02/11- Sportive - max HR 164
    JGSI -
    09:39 09/02/2011
    Ave hr 164 max 179
    SDK2007 - 185lbs - 9:40 - March 2011 - Sportive Cheshire Cat- Max HR 181
    ChrisB - 80kg - 9:41 - Feb 2011 - Sportive - 164hr/283w
    thegibdog - 156lbs - 9:50 - Mar 2011 - Commuter/Beginner - n/a
    Pickled - 160lb - 10.21 - March 2010 - Sportive - Max HR 187
    PeteMadoc - 65Kg - 8.47 - March 2011 - Sportive surrounded by walking and zig zagging cyclists
  • derbygrimpeur
    derbygrimpeur Posts: 822
    Never been up here before but decided to give it a go today. 45 miles & 1,200m of ascent already in my legs at the bottom but gave it a good blast. The steepest bit at the top is a killer. Great climb though...

    http://connect.garmin.com/activity/86971217

    derbygrimpeur - 152lb - 6:29 - May 2011 - TT / Sportive - Av HR 172 Max 183
    Ant - 164lb - 7.33 - Sept 2009 - Tester - Max HR 190
    PeteMadoc - 65Kg - 8.47 - March 2011 - Sportive surrounded by walking and zig zagging cyclists
    Benjiboy - 78kg - 09.26 - 14/02/11- Sportive - max HR 164
    JGSI -
    09:39 09/02/2011
    Ave hr 164 max 179
    SDK2007 - 185lbs - 9:40 - March 2011 - Sportive Cheshire Cat- Max HR 181
    ChrisB - 80kg - 9:41 - Feb 2011 - Sportive - 164hr/283w
    thegibdog - 156lbs - 9:50 - Mar 2011 - Commuter/Beginner - n/a
    Pickled - 160lb - 10.21 - March 2010 - Sportive - Max HR 187
  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    derbygrimpeur wrote:
    Never been up here before but decided to give it a go today. 45 miles & 1,200m of ascent already in my legs at the bottom but gave it a good blast. The steepest bit at the top is a killer. Great climb though...

    http://connect.garmin.com/activity/86971217

    derbygrimpeur - 152lb - 6:29 - May 2011 - TT / Sportive - Av HR 172 Max 183
    Ant - 164lb - 7.33 - Sept 2009 - Tester - Max HR 190
    PeteMadoc - 65Kg - 8.47 - March 2011 - Sportive surrounded by walking and zig zagging cyclists
    Benjiboy - 78kg - 09.26 - 14/02/11- Sportive - max HR 164
    JGSI -
    09:39 09/02/2011
    Ave hr 164 max 179
    SDK2007 - 185lbs - 9:40 - March 2011 - Sportive Cheshire Cat- Max HR 181
    ChrisB - 80kg - 9:41 - Feb 2011 - Sportive - 164hr/283w
    thegibdog - 156lbs - 9:50 - Mar 2011 - Commuter/Beginner - n/a
    Pickled - 160lb - 10.21 - March 2010 - Sportive - Max HR 187

    I'll give this one a bump... it'll be a few weeks before I point me bike up there though...
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    I did it on a route during the ToB Stoke stage. GPX attached. OK not attached as no extensions appear to be allowed and Strava doesn't like non Garmin GPS! :roll: Have to take my word for it :lol:

    Rolf F - 59.6 kg - 8:26 - 13th September 2011 leisure ride - Av HR prob about 165, max HR 192.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    derbygrimpeur - 152lb - 6:29 - May 2011 - TT / Sportive - Av HR 172 Max 183
    Ant - 164lb - 7.33 - Sept 2009 - Tester - Max HR 190
    PeteMadoc - 65Kg - 8.47 - March 2011 - Sportive surrounded by walking and zig zagging cyclists
    Benjiboy - 78kg - 09.26 - 14/02/11- Sportive - max HR 164
    JGSI -
    09:39 09/02/2011
    Ave hr 164 max 179
    SDK2007 - 185lbs - 9:40 - March 2011 - Sportive Cheshire Cat- Max HR 181
    ChrisB - 80kg - 9:41 - Feb 2011 - Sportive - 164hr/283w
    thegibdog - 156lbs - 9:50 - Mar 2011 - Commuter/Beginner - n/a
    Pickled - 160lb - 10.21 - March 2010 - Sportive - Max HR 187
    Rolf F - 59.6 kg - 8:26 - 13th September 2011 leisure ride - Av HR prob about 165, max HR 192.

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