Lands End 100

grumpygrandad
grumpygrandad Posts: 57
edited October 2012 in Sportives/audaxes/training rides
14th October from St Ives Cornwall.
Without doubt my favourite ride of many of last year.
Highly recommended. Just booked my place and only 34 places left on the 100km.
Would like to do 100 miles but at this point in season worry about fitness / weather / light etc.
(Sir Fin - I have just read your very positive review of last year and I've a feeling we've communicated on Bike Radar before. You entering this year?)
Everyone else - treat yourselves to a wonderful weekend in Cornwall. Weather permitting, you won't find a more scenic ride anywhere in the country!
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  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    Can't wait - 3 of us coming down for the 100 mile version. Staying with the Outlaws in Helston and my bike gets to return to its spiritual home (it came from Cycle Logic in Helston).

    Think the only problem will be stopping all the time to admire the views. Although in October, we might not see that much....!!
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  • FoldingJoe
    FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
    Anybody got a route profile for both the 100km and 100 miles?
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  • defycomp2
    defycomp2 Posts: 252
    Might be the same as tomorrows Festival of Sport 100k/100M event from Marazion. See the FoS site.
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  • FleetPaul
    FleetPaul Posts: 18
    FJ - MapMyRide profiles for both rides have been posted by the organisers on the following link:

    http://www.carrickleisureservices.org.u ... x?page=587

    I'm booked onto the 100 miler too (with a 500 mile round trip to be there). It'll be my first ever century ride but with 3,500 feet of climbing it's not too hilly. Making a long weekend of it with the missus at the Harbour Hotel & Spa in St Ives. Really excited about riding some unfamiliar coast roads. Tomorrow's Oxford - Cambridge BHF ride was due to be the pinnacle of my season but Cornwall in October will no doubt trump it for scenery and exhilaration, as well as distance (oof!)
  • mustol
    mustol Posts: 134
    I'm doing the 106 mile course - I know the area pretty well, but haven't really cycled any of the route. Hoping for a nice clear day and no wind (fat chance!) so I can appreciate the views. After doing the Dartmoor Classic (11,000ft) and Moor 2 Sea (12,000ft), it should seem like a pretty gentle ride - of course, that's not taking into account the westerly gales that will probably be blowing. Staying in St Ives for a long weekend - looking forward to it. See you on the start line.
  • blim
    blim Posts: 333
    Booked for the 100km, and really looking forward to it. Coming down from Scotland; the in-laws live in Camborne, therefore free accommodation :D I'm anticipating winds, especially around West Penwith: is that a reasonable expectation?
    See you all on the start line.
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  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    October in Cornwall? Probably breezy. Quite possibly four seasons in one day territory, yet it might just be beautiful. Best bring a fair selection of kit just in case (or be ready to spend some cash in Cycle Logic before the event!).
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  • gthyer
    gthyer Posts: 46
    Have signed up for this at the weekend. Too late for the 100 mile or 100k but thought it's worth a trip down the coast for the 65k ride.

    Will be my first sportive and really looking forward to it. Bit gutted I missed out on the 100miler but I'm sure it'll be good fun none-the-less.
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  • vorsprung
    vorsprung Posts: 1,953
    That road to Zennor is great, the sea is so moody looking. Hope you don't have too much rain and wind
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  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    Route packs are supposed to be coming out today I believe...
    FCN 3 / 4
  • gthyer
    gthyer Posts: 46
    Can't wait.

    Saw that a few more entries were made available for the 100k and 100 mile this week. They went in no time - I was considering switching but have stuck with the 65k.

    Have been out in the wind and rain this week to aclimatise myself to riding in what may be a bit of a mess.

    Is it usually a mass-start for these type of events, or are you released in groups?
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  • blim
    blim Posts: 333
    Can't speak for last year, but I've done sportives which were released in groups or just whenever you're ready. May depend on the roads and amount of other traffic: maybe someone who did this last year can help. Not the widest roads in and around St Ives but might be early enough not to be problematic.
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  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    Am I right in thinking it starts at 7.30? It'll still be dark then...!
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  • blim
    blim Posts: 333
    7.30?!? Jeez. :shock:
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  • blim
    blim Posts: 333
    Got the info.

    £6.30 for the car park means about £3,000 to the council: we should get closed roads for that :wink:
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  • gthyer
    gthyer Posts: 46
    blim wrote:
    £6.30 for the car park...

    I was thinking about parking in the short-stay and using that as an incentive to get around super-fast! :D

    Some good info in there. Nice to see we'll be released in small groups and timing chips to log the time so no need to rush to start in the front. Might wait for the sun to come up before heading out myself. Little extra time in bed too :)
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  • chrisannear87
    chrisannear87 Posts: 42
    dos anyone have a ticket that they are not going to use for the 100 mile? i feel a tad cheeky for just tagging along! cheers
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  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    The Fuggler wrote:
    Am I right in thinking it starts at 7.30? It'll still be dark then...!

    Start is from 7.30 to 8.30. Nice to see you can register the day before for those in the area.
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  • mustol
    mustol Posts: 134
    Hoping this event goes ahead - currently predicting 50-60mph westerlies for Sunday. I've sent an e-mail asking at which point might conditions be considered too dangerous.

    Hopefully they've got the forecast wrong as I'm really looking forward to this event. See you all at the start!?!
  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    mustol wrote:
    Hoping this event goes ahead - currently predicting 50-60mph westerlies for Sunday. I've sent an e-mail asking at which point might conditions be considered too dangerous.

    Hopefully they've got the forecast wrong as I'm really looking forward to this event. See you all at the start!?!

    Ignore it. I've never yet seen a reliable forecast for Cornwall this far out. I'll only be worried if they're forecasting it the night before!!
    FCN 3 / 4
  • mustol
    mustol Posts: 134
    The Fuggler wrote:
    mustol wrote:
    Hoping this event goes ahead - currently predicting 50-60mph westerlies for Sunday. I've sent an e-mail asking at which point might conditions be considered too dangerous.

    Hopefully they've got the forecast wrong as I'm really looking forward to this event. See you all at the start!?!

    Ignore it. I've never yet seen a reliable forecast for Cornwall this far out. I'll only be worried if they're forecasting it the night before!!

    I know, I've lived in the SW long enough to not take too much notice - certainly wouldn't have fancied riding the stretch from St Ives to St Just in those conditions! I'll check forecast on Saturday to get a more realistic idea and will be prepared for all sorts.
  • Cornish-J
    Cornish-J Posts: 978
    looks like another event i'll be missing! :( missed the cornwall tour as well this year due to pretty much storm conditions!

    rubbish!
  • chrisannear87
    chrisannear87 Posts: 42
    have you booked a place?
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  • Cornish-J
    Cornish-J Posts: 978
    yea i'm booked up for the 100k.
  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    Big improvement in the forecast compared to 24 hours ago. Breezy with the chance of a shower. Sounds like a normal Cornish day to me...
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  • mustol
    mustol Posts: 134
    Yep, what a difference a few days make. Now (probably) mainly dry, sunny spells and a moderate N wind. Will still be packing everything though when I head down to St Ives tomorrow - will decide what to wear Sunday morning! See you 7:30 and enjoy! :)
  • gthyer
    gthyer Posts: 46
    The Fuggler wrote:
    Big improvement in the forecast compared to 24 hours ago. Breezy with the chance of a shower. Sounds like a normal Cornish day to me...

    Yes indeed :) Was a little worried last night but looks like that front may miss. Don't fancy hitting the long cat4 out of Penzance into a strong headwind :?
    mustol wrote:
    Yep, what a difference a few days make. Now (probably) mainly dry, sunny spells and a moderate N wind. Will still be packing everything though when I head down to St Ives tomorrow - will decide what to wear Sunday morning! See you 7:30 and enjoy! :)

    Have a good trip down.

    Now looking forward to the St Ives, St Just stretch, rather than dreading it!
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  • Cornish-J
    Cornish-J Posts: 978
    that's the biggest forecast U turn i've ever seen .. not complaining though!
  • gthyer
    gthyer Posts: 46
    :D:D:D

    What a great day. Thoroughlly enjoyed that. Beautiful scenery and great weather, despite the forecast. That road from St Ives to St Just might just be the nicest road I've ever ridden.

    That was a fun hairpin hill coming out of Treen. Wasn't expecting it and was a bad time to lose my front derailleur :shock: Had to grind it out all out in the big ring. Ouch.

    Seemed to be really well organised and was a fantastic route. Hardly any traffic at all - almost felt that the roads had been shut just for us! It was my first Sportive so didn't really know what to expect. Will be looking for more in the near future though.

    Hooked :)
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  • Cornish-J
    Cornish-J Posts: 978
    fantastic route if you like cyclocross! .. some of those back lanes were appauling, more mud than tarmac!

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