CCCC2CCC(CrudCatcherCymruCoast2CoastCharityChallenge)

miss notax

I don't mind personally - but I think the achievement will be the same whichever route we do (ie we are still riding from one coast to the other) and the perception will also be the same. Friends, family and sponsors won't care about the finer points of the route - whatever we choose

On the subject of sponsors i'm going to set up a group JustGiving page - can people who are definites let me know their names (PM or whatever) so I can add you on? I can also add people on there as I go for anyone that's still deciding

Gazlar

This is what i thought plotting it....i may tweak it a little, some days longer some shorter depending on accommodation etc and also incorporate other bits.

So next choice.....15 miles extra and start in Rhyl or as planned?

Miss Notax...im obviously a definite , Gaz "Gazlar" Derry

thekickingmule

Count me in as a definite now, if it's the shorter one, you've pulled me in Miss Notax, I'll PM you. I don't want these reprobates finding out my true identity of being Batman! whoops!

Now, Rhyl, Sheep's Mum lives there. Is it worth the extra 15 miles to meet her Mum? Haven't we all met her already? Is it a road ride from there to the original start point? If so, I'm going to suggest let's not start in Rhyl. That said though, I've already had one person agree with me in this thread (Thanks Lawman!) so I'm not expecting it to happen more than once.

The Northern Monkey

Which ever route we do, I'm sure it will be a great week of riding and for a great cause. Which is all that matters really!

Thanks to Gaz and Miss Notax for organising all this btw... I'm terrible at organising anything!

Richie63

Give me a shout if you want to ride the Peaks, can sort out some cracking rides away from the crowds any time I'm around day or night.

Richie63

Just a thought, this ride is Monday to Sat but could it be Sat to Sat and a rest/ repair day mid week. Might take the pressure off and give something to aim for for those whom may be flagging .

Gazlar

Looked at Sat to Sat just a lot of days for people to commit to.

Right ill stop pussy footing around, me and Clank will sort the route and start location based on our data and let you know. Ill try and keep it that little bit shorter though.

Also next week ill set up an event on fb.....I've git some of you but if i haven't, add me, i believe im still the only Gaz Derry on there. And pop your forum name on the request.

TheNorthernTrain

Well I think I've managed to get the time off. I'd better start training seriously.

ste_t

I vote for the shorter/funner route but without starting in Rhyl. Although it is a pretty quick ride on the coastal path from Conwy and back, it probably isn't worth it! If anyone wants to do it on the Sunday before we start, I'll be staying in Llandudno anyway so could venture out for a bit.

Getting weekends off is an absolute ballache for me, so some peaks based weekday training rides would be ideal. Or anywhere else for that matter, as long as it is a weekday!

Gazlar

I get every 5th week off ste so midweeks are good for me, especially as the summer approaches.

anyway, got this done tonight

miss notax

Brilliant - love it!!

thekickingmule

That's fantastic, Gaz! Nicely done!

Looking forward to it a lot

Gazlar

Cheers guys.

Spent a bit more time going over the route yesterday....can i bring the full commitment and deposit date forward to the end of April as i would like to ensure we get the right accommodation and not have to amend the route to find hostelling. Plus i have to give house the end of May which is going to be pretty hard to be fully organized. Plus there are aready a good number committed so the later its left the harder it is to get the right accommodation.

If anyone then wants to join in and commit after the end of April they can have details and book themselves subject to availability if that makes sense?

thekickingmule

Put me down as a definite. I can't miss out on this, even if I don't make it all the way, I can die trying!
Should be able to raise some good monies here too.

DF33

This sounds excellent.
I rode C to C across Scotland some years ago, before there was an official route with a group of friends and a minibus for the kit etc. We worked out our own route.
It averaged round 45 to 50 miles a day over some rough ground and steep climbs. We were all from a running club and pretty fit at the time yet some found it really tough going on the hard days and the average speed was 5 mph on one particularly tough day with big climbs on rough tracks.
So I think averaging it out at mid to late 30's per day is a good option. It makes the difference from being on holiday and having a challenging and enjoyable time or a bit of a route march.

I'm starting riding again after an injury so have to build my base up but love the thought of this ride, but it's not all bad as Leeds based so plenty of TDF country to ride in to get back to speed.

So count me in! Might mean a new bike too over the summer.

Richie63

Gazlar wrote:

Cheers guys.

Spent a bit more time going over the route yesterday....can i bring the full commitment and deposit date forward to the end of April as i would like to ensure we get the right accommodation and not have to amend the route to find hostelling. Plus i have to give house the end of May which is going to be pretty hard to be fully organized. Plus there are aready a good number committed so the later its left the harder it is to get the right accommodation.

If anyone then wants to join in and commit after the end of April they can have details and book themselves subject to availability if that makes sense?

Just pm the amount you need and when you need it. I'll sort from this end. As long as I'm on shore then should get it to you asap. Thanks for organising BTW

The Northern Monkey

Awesome work Gaz!

As above, let me know how much you need and when by!

lawman

^^^^ What them 2 said!

cat_with_no_tail

This would be an excellent opportunity to get stuck in with the CC distance challenge for your training.

DF33

Cash no problem, let me know transfer details.

Clank

Gazlar wrote:

Clank I've sent you that route via email and I have a 50 page dossier of 1:50k os maps printed out and all the waypont co ordinates if you want a copy.

Yup, all picked up - but they don't translate too well into MMv4, so I'll think I'll move onto Multimap. I've got the MBRUK route as a GPX now (finally got it sort last night) so that'll be winging it's way over tonight. Any hardcopies you've got would be great. If my file is unreadable gobbledy gook, let me know and I'll drop that onto Mulitmap instead, too.

Like the others, just let me know what's needed and when and I can get it sorted for you.

Lovin' the logo, too!

Gazlar

Clank wrote:

Gazlar wrote:

Clank I've sent you that route via email and I have a 50 page dossier of 1:50k os maps printed out and all the waypont co ordinates if you want a copy.

Yup, all picked up - but they don't translate too well into MMv4, so I'll think I'll move onto Multimap. I've got the MBRUK route as a GPX now (finally got it sort last night) so that'll be winging it's way over tonight. Any hardcopies you've got would be great. If my file is unreadable gobbledy gook, let me know and I'll drop that onto Mulitmap instead, too.

Like the others, just let me know what's needed and when and I can get it sorted for you.

Lovin' the logo, too!

Cheers dude, if it won't translate try it on ordnance survey getamap. It's free but limited feature wise unless you pay (mainly printing out but I have full membership at so I can always print stuff)

Found a couple of articles on coast to coast rides too which I would scan and post on here but as they are from mbuk and copyright etc. I'll pop them on fb later tho

Gazlar

Right, here comes the list as it stands

Definates
Gazlar
Clank
Miss Notax
NorthernMonkey
KickingMule
Lawman
Richie63
Ste_T
DF33
Northern Train

Pencilled ins
Oldman
El Cap
Tudj

If I dont have you on Facebook and you are on, if you give me, Gaz Derry an add, I shall be building the event on there so I can add some resources easily and other bits and pieces later today and tommorrow.

tudj

I'm just awaiting to hear back about getting the time off, once I have that I'll be on that definite list! Is there a max number you have in mind?

Gazlar

I think with the definates and should the pencilled ins be comfirmed then thats a decent number for accomodating and being able to support

projectsome

I've taken the bike out and it works relatively well, so wil start some preliminary training within the next 2 weeks. Is it the begining or end of April we need to let you know by?

Gazlar

Some time in April dude, I'd like to book around the end so the sooner the better really. training ride at FOD on 25th feb though, more details later

Clank

projectsome wrote:

I've taken the bike out and it works relatively well, so wil start some preliminary training within the next 2 weeks. Is it the begining or end of April we need to let you know by?

Get some miles in, dude - wouldn't be the same without you!

projectsome

Clank wrote:

projectsome wrote:

I've taken the bike out and it works relatively well, so wil start some preliminary training within the next 2 weeks. Is it the begining or end of April we need to let you know by?

Get some miles in, dude - wouldn't be the same without you!

most of these miles will be done on road, bikes gonna need a good service before I hit some serious mountains

tudj

I've just had the days off authorised, I'm a definite now!