Etape Mercia ?

RandG

Can't see anything about it on here (probably not looking enough) anyway....anyone do it today ?

Had a couple of friends do it, both of which said they reckoned it was harder that the Caledonia ?? Which I find strange as it was being touted as a beginners etape ??

Baby Trek

My husband did it and said the first bit was easy but it was hillier towards the end than he had expected. Unfortunately he got two punctures and also came off...so he was a bit disappointed with his time.
He did not mention it to me until a week ago or I would have done it too! Oh well.

Mikey41

*googles Etape Mercia

HOW MUCH?? :shock:

A bit more money than I can justify I'm afraid.

thefog

I did it - my longest ride so far - managed an average 16.6mph so quite chuffed.

Was billed as the "easy" Etape but felt the last 20 miles were tough - lengthy sections of uphill that never ended!

Really enjoyed it though - personally raised over £700 for Marie Curie.

stepdavi

I enjoyed it. Back 25 miles were hilly. Quite long hills but some good descents too. 3hrs 40 here averaging 19.1 mph which I was happy with. And raised nearly £400 for Marie currie. Enjoyed a pint afterwards

YIMan

Baby Trek wrote:

My husband did it and said the first bit was easy but it was hillier towards the end than he had expected. Unfortunately he got two punctures and also came off...so he was a bit disappointed with his time.
He did not mention it to me until a week ago or I would have done it too! Oh well.

Richard?

Baby Trek

Yes it was Richard! He has war wounds but survived and is off for a club ride tonight with Matlock boys...so cant be too bad. Think he was a bit annoyed to loose half an hour on his time more than anything.