Clay cross RT Reliability Ride

Tommolad
Tommolad Posts: 35
edited January 2013 in Road general
Hi please take alook at this http://www.claycrossrt.co.uk/news/article/87/

All abilities welcome and the course takes in some of the most stunning Scenery in the Peaks and N.E.Derbyshire..

Please email me for more details Chesterfieldlad1@googlemail.com
Never been South of Clay Cross in me life cos its probably shiiiite .

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  • meesterbond
    meesterbond Posts: 1,240
    I could probably google this, but thought it'd get a more rounded answer here, but what exactly is a reliability ride and how does it differ from, say, a Sportive or Audax?

    I'm aware it's a ride of a given length that has to be completed in a given time, but in terms of the type of 'competitor' / directions provided / support given what's the difference?
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    The lines are all fairly blurred, tbh. I have done all three and there is no real difference between an audax and a road reliability ride, IME. You get a routecard and a time limit (upper/lower for audax, just lower for reliability) and off you go. The sportive has the variation from the other two in that the rides are usually marked....and cost about 10 times as much :wink:

    Having said that, most reliability rides are run by clubs, rather than individuals in the case of audaxes, so there is generally a more club orientated turn out (club kit, sporty bikes, group riding, etc., instead of sandals and beards :) ).
  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    meesterbond wrote:
    I could probably google this, but thought it'd get a more rounded answer here, but what exactly is a reliability ride and how does it differ from, say, a Sportive or Audax?

    I'm aware it's a ride of a given length that has to be completed in a given time, but in terms of the type of 'competitor' / directions provided / support given what's the difference?

    Only a few rules... one of them being DONT get dropped because you'll end up lost and knackered... well if you dont know the route and area very well..
    The Shropshire series starts on Sunday at Bridgenorth.. .. bring 'em on
  • Tommolad
    Tommolad Posts: 35
    meesterbond wrote:
    I could probably google this, but thought it'd get a more rounded answer here, but what exactly is a reliability ride and how does it differ from, say, a Sportive or Audax?

    I'm aware it's a ride of a given length that has to be completed in a given time, but in terms of the type of 'competitor' / directions provided / support given what's the difference?
    Hi the gentleman below has pretty much described it..there will be groups for all abilities and a map for each rider if for some reason you do get lost! there is is garmin link on the link if you would like to take a look.

    Cheers Steve
    Never been South of Clay Cross in me life cos its probably shiiiite .
  • xscreamsuk
    xscreamsuk Posts: 318
    If the weather ever improves then I will be riding this, along with a few from club.
  • Tommolad
    Tommolad Posts: 35
    xscreamsuk wrote:
    If the weather ever improves then I will be riding this, along with a few from club.
    Good stuff...which club is this? Cheers
    Never been South of Clay Cross in me life cos its probably shiiiite .
  • meesterbond
    meesterbond Posts: 1,240
    Ah, that makes a little more sense... like an Audax but with fewer beards and panniers, or like a Sportive but with fewer Pinarellos.

    The club I belong to runs a couple each year... might sign up for the next one.
  • xscreamsuk
    xscreamsuk Posts: 318
    Tommolad wrote:
    xscreamsuk wrote:
    If the weather ever improves then I will be riding this, along with a few from club.
    Good stuff...which club is this? Cheers

    Bolsover and District, hoping it warms up! Had a few spills on black ice on some bits of the route so won't personally be out until I'm certain of no ice.
  • Tommolad
    Tommolad Posts: 35
    xscreamsuk wrote:
    Tommolad wrote:
    xscreamsuk wrote:
    If the weather ever improves then I will be riding this, along with a few from club.
    Good stuff...which club is this? Cheers

    Bolsover and District, hoping it warms up! Had a few spills on black ice on some bits of the route so won't personally be out until I'm certain of no ice.
    Yes i was out around Hardwick yesterday and it was a tad tricky!
    Never been South of Clay Cross in me life cos its probably shiiiite .
  • MartinB2444
    MartinB2444 Posts: 266
    Thanks for this. Looks tempting. If the big freeze has ended I might pop over from Chesterfield for the ride.
  • Tommolad
    Tommolad Posts: 35
    MartinB2444 wrote:
    Thanks for this. Looks tempting. If the big freeze has ended I might pop over from Chesterfield for the ride.
    Spread the word Martin
    Never been South of Clay Cross in me life cos its probably shiiiite .
  • MartinB2444
    MartinB2444 Posts: 266
    Nearly all my riding has been on my own, I've had a look at the route and normally would be good for 15+mph for something like this. I've also read the profiles of your club's riders which is a bit scary :shock: Will I have a realistic chance of keeping up? Are there any time limits, I'll probably be a little over 3 hours if I include Curbar, although that is based on riding on my own.

    Martin
  • Tommolad
    Tommolad Posts: 35
    MartinB2444 wrote:
    Nearly all my riding has been on my own, I've had a look at the route and normally would be good for 15+mph for something like this. I've also read the profiles of your club's riders which is a bit scary :shock: Will I have a realistic chance of keeping up? Are there any time limits, I'll probably be a little over 3 hours if I include Curbar, although that is based on riding on my own.

    Martin
    Hi Martin,

    They'll be groups for all abilities...first group sets off an hour before the last group, plus we provide maps, and theres also a link on our Website for the route with Garmin..

    Cheers
    Never been South of Clay Cross in me life cos its probably shiiiite .
  • daz4246
    daz4246 Posts: 5
    Any update on the roads around there? Not keen on black ice personally.
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    The weather for the UK looks to be on the change over the next few days so it might be worth doing a final check on Saturday rather than seeking advice at the mo'. I can't help thinking that the UK roads could be filled with turbo mad cyclists on Sunday, myself included :)
  • Tommolad
    Tommolad Posts: 35
    Weather is ment to be warming up by the weekend so there shouldn't be any problems..

    Expecting a big turnout, see you Sunday

    Steve
    Never been South of Clay Cross in me life cos its probably shiiiite .
  • xscreamsuk
    xscreamsuk Posts: 318
    Tommolad wrote:
    Weather is ment to be warming up by the weekend so there shouldn't be any problems..

    Expecting a big turnout, see you Sunday

    Steve

    Looking promising, hope to get out on road for first time in 2 weeks,
  • Tommolad
    Tommolad Posts: 35
    daz4246 wrote:
    Any update on the roads around there? Not keen on black ice personally.
    Most of the Roads are fine Daz, also Weathers warming up at Weekend so it's Still on...Cheers
    Never been South of Clay Cross in me life cos its probably shiiiite .
  • Tommolad
    Tommolad Posts: 35
    Unfortunately we have decided to cancel the Clay cross Reliability ride due to the Weather conditions which would make the event to dangerous...we are now running the event on Sunday 3rd March..So please make that a date in your calendar..

    Thanks Steve
    Never been South of Clay Cross in me life cos its probably shiiiite .
  • xscreamsuk
    xscreamsuk Posts: 318
    Shame about that, hopefully make it for the March date,
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    Tommolad wrote:
    Unfortunately we have decided to cancel the Clay cross Reliability ride due to the Weather conditions which would make the event to dangerous...we are now running the event on Sunday 3rd March..So please make that a date in your calendar..

    Thanks Steve

    Have to say I admire your optimism but it was always going to be a non-starter based on the forecast.

    Hope to get there in March.
    Yellow is the new Black.

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