Hell of the Ashdown

mrc1

Any one doing it?

I'm off just after 9am - looking forward to it

bigmat

I'm of at 9:17. Hoping for decent weather - looks cold but dry at the moment. No ice would be a bonus!

TheStone

It's not quite shorts weather which would be a bonus.

Off at 9:17 too. Aiming for 4h45.

pastasauce

0828 for me.

Whats an average time for this ?

Sat weather is appalling, Sun is looking ok. Lets hope it stays like that ... !

essex-commuter

8.50am for me!

attica

pastasauce wrote:

0828 for me.

Whats an average time for this ?

Sat weather is appalling, Sun is looking ok. Lets hope it stays like that ... !

Average times in the past have been very slow, mainly thanks to various forms of H2O in it's solid state for the last two years.

Riding in a blizzard was fun until the gritter overtook me (2009)
then last year the classic Road Closed sign with an A4 piece of paper attached "Sportive riders proceed with caution" I walked that section and felt like a dog on lino.

Should be less challenging this year

mrc1

Anyone got past experience of the chances of being able to find a spot in the car park at the start?

bigmat

mrc1 wrote:

Anyone got past experience of the chances of being able to find a spot in the car park at the start?

Never had a problem with it, there're plenty of streets in town if the car park does get full. I think I might cycle down there this year though.

mrc1

BigMat wrote:

mrc1 wrote:

Anyone got past experience of the chances of being able to find a spot in the car park at the start?

Never had a problem with it, there're plenty of streets in town if the car park does get full. I think I might cycle down there this year though.

Nice one - coming in from Essex so riding in or getting the train is a no go!

Gazzaputt

BigMat wrote:

mrc1 wrote:

Anyone got past experience of the chances of being able to find a spot in the car park at the start?

Never had a problem with it, there're plenty of streets in town if the car park does get full. I think I might cycle down there this year though.

Last year was ok as half the riders never turned up.

2009 was a nightmare. The school has limited parking and Jail Lane fills very quickly.

I'd get there early to bag a spot.

Obie

Gazzaputt wrote:

BigMat wrote:

mrc1 wrote:

Anyone got past experience of the chances of being able to find a spot in the car park at the start?

Never had a problem with it, there're plenty of streets in town if the car park does get full. I think I might cycle down there this year though.

Last year was ok as half the riders never turned up.

2009 was a nightmare. The school has limited parking and Jail Lane fills very quickly.

I'd get there early to bag a spot.

Thanks for the heads up! Will definitely leave earlier than first anticipated!

Fixed Wheelnut

Important route imformation
Just put all the route arrows up today and there is a road closure at Hever Road approx mileage change to route.
13 miles Left no sign post
13.5 bear right under rail bridge
14.6 R@ TJ B2026
15.4 L sp Lingfield Marsh Green Road

also at 29.6 miles L sp Wych Cross Coach Road [not Hatch Cross Coach Lane]

Have a safe ride