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The Three Bridges
Looking at trying the 3 bridges any advice would be great. Newish to cycling most ever done was yesterday and that was 65 miles in 4hrs. Rowing on the c2 is my main exercise, but feel cycling could take over ( LOVING IT ). How many riders do you expect and also what time.
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Well you proberbly might be totally fine with it and easilly capable of doing it, the most I have done is 127miles, 120 miles today, but the first time I did anything over 100 (114), was up to dalby forest and it was hard and I felt abit bad afterwards as I was not used to the distance.
I just think of it as a barrier that you need to overcome, the other day I did 117miles and felt perfectly fine after it, that was the Ron Kit, but it was maybe 2-4 weeks since the dalby forest run, so I have had time to rest and done smaller runs.
Proberbly not much help to you the above anyway. After the 65 miles how did you feel?
I dont know how many riders will be doing it but I will be, so as far as I know there will be at least 2.
The reason I ask how did you feel after is because if you felt great, then I think you could do it, its a totally flat course apparently, allthough if you felt okish or bad after the 65 miles, then see how you are closer to the even, it is 2 weeks away and you could come along way in those 2 weeks, I remember the first club run I did, was 72miles and after that I felt abit tired, headache, bad legs, now 72miles is nothing, every week I think I get slightly better, so due to the fact it is 2 weeks away, I think you will proberbly be fine doing it.
I just think of it as a barrier that you need to overcome, the other day I did 117miles and felt perfectly fine after it, that was the Ron Kit, but it was maybe 2-4 weeks since the dalby forest run, so I have had time to rest and done smaller runs.
Proberbly not much help to you the above anyway. After the 65 miles how did you feel?
I dont know how many riders will be doing it but I will be, so as far as I know there will be at least 2.
The reason I ask how did you feel after is because if you felt great, then I think you could do it, its a totally flat course apparently, allthough if you felt okish or bad after the 65 miles, then see how you are closer to the even, it is 2 weeks away and you could come along way in those 2 weeks, I remember the first club run I did, was 72miles and after that I felt abit tired, headache, bad legs, now 72miles is nothing, every week I think I get slightly better, so due to the fact it is 2 weeks away, I think you will proberbly be fine doing it.
Note: This advice may not be the most reliable, as I have not ridden 3 bridges before
With the 3 bridges its not about speed (so I'm led to believe), so even if the distance seems long and you're tiring, the pace should still be ok if you go with a steady group. Think its 8.30am onwards at Stamford Bridge for the start, also two(?) feeding stops, so hopefully the distance should be manageable.
I will be riding, so at least 3
With the 3 bridges its not about speed (so I'm led to believe), so even if the distance seems long and you're tiring, the pace should still be ok if you go with a steady group. Think its 8.30am onwards at Stamford Bridge for the start, also two(?) feeding stops, so hopefully the distance should be manageable.
I will be riding, so at least 3
I would of thought all the clifton people will ride in one group, think due to the fact it is flat, out of the wind we could be doing 20+mph if the same people I was with come out again today was flying half of the way 
. But then again I was quite surprised at how easy behind someone it was to keep 25mph up, not much effort been used.
From what I have been told nothing really is about speed apart from TT's, but I cant help but looking at my speedo and thinking about speed, any speed should be easilly done when behind enough people.
Will the three bridges be your longest ride arthur? and will you be doing the saturday ride that weekend too?
. But then again I was quite surprised at how easy behind someone it was to keep 25mph up, not much effort been used.From what I have been told nothing really is about speed apart from TT's, but I cant help but looking at my speedo and thinking about speed, any speed should be easilly done when behind enough people.
Will the three bridges be your longest ride arthur? and will you be doing the saturday ride that weekend too?
This will be my longest ride and my first ride in big numbers so saturday will be rest for sunday.willhub wrote:I would of thought all the clifton people will ride in one group, think due to the fact it is flat, out of the wind we could be doing 20+mph if the same people I was with come out again today was flying half of the way
From what I have been told nothing really is about speed apart from TT's, but I cant help but looking at my speedo and thinking about speed, any speed should be easilly done when behind enough people.
Will the three bridges be your longest ride arthur? and will you be doing the saturday ride that weekend too?
Pete S - difficult offering specific advice as i don't believe we have met - I will PM you my phone number, please feel free to give me a chat to discuss.
By sound of it 3 Bridges would be a step up from your current riding. But if its not too windy the route is probably one of the most accessible 100 miles rides out there.
What to expect on the day. Hopefully 30-40 riders with about a dozen or so Clifton riders. Based on previous years the ride will be the longest a few have done to date. But there will also be a good smattering of experienced riders. Expect Clifton riders to stick together - last year there were half a dozen or so who led the field home. But also a couple of larger groups who rode round at steady pace.
If not sure what to do i would suggest tagging along with a group as far as Hull. At this point likely people will go to one of the cafes and get something to eat. Its quite a long stretch to Goole! And when arrive in Goole repeat exercise before return leg.
Another couple of tips: if unsure about distance why not make life easy and either drive out or get a lift to start? Also don't get sucked into going too fast. Its easy for this to happen but remember its not a race! Its all about lasting the course and the cutoff times are v generous. If you haven't ridden an Audax event before (?) the min max avg speeds are 15 - 30kph and expect people at either end of the spectrum - or put it another way you should be able to find someone going at your pace if want company. Not everyone does and nothing wrong with doing the whole thing "solo" if you want!
The only downside to this route is that it is fairly "committing". Once you are on the far side of the river there is no "easy" way back but a bit of teeth gritting never hurt anyone. And there are not too many hills to worry about - the few lumps we come across are all in the first leg as skirt Wolds on the way to Hull. After that it is pancake flat.
Don't forget its supposed to be fun. We don't want to put people off cycling by taking on too much so please don't feel pressurised into riding. The route is up on the website so can always do it later in the year. But if you do decide to go for it will be pleased to see you and hopefully as many Ciftonites as possible on the day.
MA
By sound of it 3 Bridges would be a step up from your current riding. But if its not too windy the route is probably one of the most accessible 100 miles rides out there.
What to expect on the day. Hopefully 30-40 riders with about a dozen or so Clifton riders. Based on previous years the ride will be the longest a few have done to date. But there will also be a good smattering of experienced riders. Expect Clifton riders to stick together - last year there were half a dozen or so who led the field home. But also a couple of larger groups who rode round at steady pace.
If not sure what to do i would suggest tagging along with a group as far as Hull. At this point likely people will go to one of the cafes and get something to eat. Its quite a long stretch to Goole! And when arrive in Goole repeat exercise before return leg.
Another couple of tips: if unsure about distance why not make life easy and either drive out or get a lift to start? Also don't get sucked into going too fast. Its easy for this to happen but remember its not a race! Its all about lasting the course and the cutoff times are v generous. If you haven't ridden an Audax event before (?) the min max avg speeds are 15 - 30kph and expect people at either end of the spectrum - or put it another way you should be able to find someone going at your pace if want company. Not everyone does and nothing wrong with doing the whole thing "solo" if you want!
The only downside to this route is that it is fairly "committing". Once you are on the far side of the river there is no "easy" way back but a bit of teeth gritting never hurt anyone. And there are not too many hills to worry about - the few lumps we come across are all in the first leg as skirt Wolds on the way to Hull. After that it is pancake flat.
Don't forget its supposed to be fun. We don't want to put people off cycling by taking on too much so please don't feel pressurised into riding. The route is up on the website so can always do it later in the year. But if you do decide to go for it will be pleased to see you and hopefully as many Ciftonites as possible on the day.
MA
When did you do one 6km shorter? Where did that go?Arthur M wrote:Three Bridges will be longest so far, though only by 6km. Might be doing Sunday club run next weekend rather than Saturday, and that may be longer - depends on distance. I will not ride on Sat 12th.
Sunday club runs are better than the saturday ones imo, slightly faster and longer, allthough sunday runs are good for a shorter trip but I think howards ends up been as long as the sunday run.
Remember, sunday club runs start at 9am.
Arthur is correct. This years route is slightly longer due to slight detour to avoid Goole centre. I think it is an improvement and quite impressive going under M62.
I had hoped to take advantage of another of Bernards suggestions in order to bring total distance closer to 160 again. But unfortunately ran out of time to research / update route sheet etc. There are quite a few riders coming from different parts of the country so needed to get printed and sent out via GPO.
Think of the event as "evolving" over time. But on the approach to Hull you may find it advantageous to be sat on Bernards wheel!
I had hoped to take advantage of another of Bernards suggestions in order to bring total distance closer to 160 again. But unfortunately ran out of time to research / update route sheet etc. There are quite a few riders coming from different parts of the country so needed to get printed and sent out via GPO.
Think of the event as "evolving" over time. But on the approach to Hull you may find it advantageous to be sat on Bernards wheel!
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Well if you bike gets to a stage where you cant repair it then yea I guess it does mean you would have to arrange emergency transport home.Pete S wrote:Thanks for all the advice I have decided to go for it, just one more question if the worse happens and my crank drops off or I hit a pot hole the size of a swimming pool will I have to arrange my own emergency transport home.
Yes I am new to this
Hi Pete
There is no organised back up /rescue car.
As it's a club event there will be a couple of groups riding and I would advise you to go with Rob Osman will lead a steady group taking 2 cafe stops and expecting finnish bteween 4-5pm.
If you can I would advise turning up at the square on Saturday and doing
a ride with Kevin's group to give you a feel of the sort of pace and a chance to meet up with some other people who will be doing the ride.I would leave the Sunday Club run this week and give it a go later on.I know the rowing machine gets you fit but it is bike miles you need for long hilly rides.
Helen
There is no organised back up /rescue car.
As it's a club event there will be a couple of groups riding and I would advise you to go with Rob Osman will lead a steady group taking 2 cafe stops and expecting finnish bteween 4-5pm.
If you can I would advise turning up at the square on Saturday and doing
a ride with Kevin's group to give you a feel of the sort of pace and a chance to meet up with some other people who will be doing the ride.I would leave the Sunday Club run this week and give it a go later on.I know the rowing machine gets you fit but it is bike miles you need for long hilly rides.
Helen