RTTS 18.
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RTTS 18.
The second annual Run to the sun took place this weekend in conditions which I can best describe as 'fukin' hot' with a recorded 32 degrees yesterday afternoon while riding / pushing / carrying up a fine mountain.
Nine riders assembled in the arse end of Welsh nowhere on Friday evening and around 11.15pm had completed faffing and were ready for the off.
The ride wasn't without it's mishaps ... you can see Burty praying to the rubber gods here, asking that his tyre will stay up for another hour or so.
The aim was to arrive at the coast to watch the sunrise. It's quite a difficult thing to time, so while we didn't arrive in Porthmadog until after dawn, we did arrive bright and breezy and made ourselves at home until the first cafe opened.
After a hearty breakfast, we made our way to the park and kind of took it over for a couple of hours. It was a relaxing morning of lounging, eating and wondering whether David's tally of seven ticks was some kind of new world record.
When it could be delayed no more, we collected ourselves together and began the high altitude journey back from whence we'd come. By this pont most of us had had no sleep for over 30 hours but spirits were high and we forged on into the increasing heat. Our route is probably best described as a series of very big climbs intermingled with smaller ones.
As the day wore on the climbs got bigger and things got hotter. Shade was limited and any natural water source that still contained water, became an oasis in which to dunk yourself. It was far more run from the sun than toward it.
Around 5.00pm we eventually dropped off the other side of the days biggest climb. Awaiting us was a lake which washed some of the sweat and grime away and allowed me to bodge my slashed tyre ... yes, I had to walk down the longest descent of the trip.
Dinner time in Beth Gelert seemed like a long time ago. We located a pub beer garden that was both infested by midges and milfs and sat down to enjoy the show while slapping ourselves about the arms, legs and face for a couple of hours. We were beginning to fade in sync with the light but with the chances of kipping in the beer garden with either midge or milf very slim, we headed back out and straight into another nice big climb.
Pretty much 24 hours to the minute since we set off, we laid bivvy bags out, said our good night John-boys and fell asleep. Luckily, we'd picked a spot about 300 yards from a cafe, which at 7.30am contained us and by 8.00 also contained 80 roadies departing on a race. Fed and watered, it was a simple matter of crossing one last bwlch before a plummet back to the start ... and a trial fitting of Mike's new bra, which I found for him at the side of a mountain stream. I'd like to apologise to the woman who owned it, if you hadn't actually discarded / lost it and were in fact having a refreshing swim nearby when I passed.
A big thank you to Mike for sorting out the route and everyone for the company and laughs.
Nine riders assembled in the arse end of Welsh nowhere on Friday evening and around 11.15pm had completed faffing and were ready for the off.
The ride wasn't without it's mishaps ... you can see Burty praying to the rubber gods here, asking that his tyre will stay up for another hour or so.
The aim was to arrive at the coast to watch the sunrise. It's quite a difficult thing to time, so while we didn't arrive in Porthmadog until after dawn, we did arrive bright and breezy and made ourselves at home until the first cafe opened.
After a hearty breakfast, we made our way to the park and kind of took it over for a couple of hours. It was a relaxing morning of lounging, eating and wondering whether David's tally of seven ticks was some kind of new world record.
When it could be delayed no more, we collected ourselves together and began the high altitude journey back from whence we'd come. By this pont most of us had had no sleep for over 30 hours but spirits were high and we forged on into the increasing heat. Our route is probably best described as a series of very big climbs intermingled with smaller ones.
As the day wore on the climbs got bigger and things got hotter. Shade was limited and any natural water source that still contained water, became an oasis in which to dunk yourself. It was far more run from the sun than toward it.
Around 5.00pm we eventually dropped off the other side of the days biggest climb. Awaiting us was a lake which washed some of the sweat and grime away and allowed me to bodge my slashed tyre ... yes, I had to walk down the longest descent of the trip.
Dinner time in Beth Gelert seemed like a long time ago. We located a pub beer garden that was both infested by midges and milfs and sat down to enjoy the show while slapping ourselves about the arms, legs and face for a couple of hours. We were beginning to fade in sync with the light but with the chances of kipping in the beer garden with either midge or milf very slim, we headed back out and straight into another nice big climb.
Pretty much 24 hours to the minute since we set off, we laid bivvy bags out, said our good night John-boys and fell asleep. Luckily, we'd picked a spot about 300 yards from a cafe, which at 7.30am contained us and by 8.00 also contained 80 roadies departing on a race. Fed and watered, it was a simple matter of crossing one last bwlch before a plummet back to the start ... and a trial fitting of Mike's new bra, which I found for him at the side of a mountain stream. I'd like to apologise to the woman who owned it, if you hadn't actually discarded / lost it and were in fact having a refreshing swim nearby when I passed.
A big thank you to Mike for sorting out the route and everyone for the company and laughs.
May the bridges you burn light your way
Re: RTTS 18.
To all attendees of this years very hilly and extremely hot run to the sun, I had a fabulous time. I do hope on reflection you did too
Pics later....Need to chillout n cool down!
Pics later....Need to chillout n cool down!
Re: RTTS 18.
great w/end as always, nice to meet the others who I didn,t know cream crackered and hot were an understatement, felt like a camel taking on fluid to last the next hill cheers mike for the route and pmsl at the bra pose mctpcobpoty
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Re: RTTS 18.
bhoys it was a definite pleasure and will be back ,leg swelling has gone down so stu and scott theres really no need to cut it off and replace with a stump but thanks for the offer ,mike thanks for the route ,as it was only my 5th trip it was the hardest thing ive done on a bike but extremely pleasurable especially the bit where i got a little shock on my man jewels but sadley the wife is refusing to get a cattle prod for me to continue the sensation ,thanks for the company ,
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Re: RTTS 18.
Excellent! And that photo of Mike is an instant winner for Portrait of a Bikepacker. Sums up the whole ethos in a curiously fetching way. I think I've been affected by this heat.
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The sign outside the asylum is the wrong way round.....
"At least you got some stories" - James Acaster
Re: RTTS 18.
Having put on my best fat tyres and using open sandals on flats. It was a shame we missed the play on the beach
Good job there wasn’t much road work, or climbs
Good job there wasn’t much road work, or climbs
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Having put on my best fat tyres and using open sandals on flats. It was a shame we missed the play on the beach
Good job there wasn’t much road work, or climbs
Next year....
Good job there wasn’t much road work, or climbs
Next year....
Re: RTTS 18.
fantastic trip and company chaps ,
some cracking ups and downs , nice to see us all suffering together ,
thanks to the bikepacking superstar ( peoples choice ) mike for the route ,
roll on run to the sun 2019 edition
some cracking ups and downs , nice to see us all suffering together ,
thanks to the bikepacking superstar ( peoples choice ) mike for the route ,
roll on run to the sun 2019 edition
Re: RTTS 18.
If we had of gone to the beach, i think we would still be out there now
Some of my pics
20180706_230143 by mjc_226, on Flickr
20180707_044207 by mjc_226, on Flickr
20180707_154003 by mjc_226, on Flickr
20180707_184124 by mjc_226, on Flickr
20180707_173409 by mjc_226, on Flickr
20180708_112518 by mjc_226, on Flickr
20180708_113210 by mjc_226, on Flickr
Some of my pics
20180706_230143 by mjc_226, on Flickr
20180707_044207 by mjc_226, on Flickr
20180707_154003 by mjc_226, on Flickr
20180707_184124 by mjc_226, on Flickr
20180707_173409 by mjc_226, on Flickr
20180708_112518 by mjc_226, on Flickr
20180708_113210 by mjc_226, on Flickr
Re: RTTS 18.
Looks like fun, much better weather than last year!!
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It's a tale of two extremes, Ben. I'm not sure what was better...sideways lashing rain or el scorchio. Either way, it was a fantastic weekend.
Thanks for the company fellas...that's one that won't be forgotten in a hurry.
Greetz
S.
Thanks for the company fellas...that's one that won't be forgotten in a hurry.
Greetz
S.
Re: RTTS 18.
Some more pictures of our adventures
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
by Andy Wright, on Flickr
Re: RTTS 18.
Looked like a cracking weekend.
On laster years rtts Burty wrecked a Tyre
On laster years rtts Burty wrecked a Tyre
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Re: RTTS 18.
Thanks for a great weekend, enjoyed it (apart from the 1000ft climb HAB which absolutely finished me)
the heat really was something else though.
the heat really was something else though.
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I woke up this morning but I’m still in the dark
I woke up this morning but I’m still in the dark
Re: RTTS 18.
Looks fantastic, well done all.
At first I thought that photo of Mike was one of the aforementioned milfs, .
At first I thought that photo of Mike was one of the aforementioned milfs, .
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I've heard tell that it's being put forward as one of the options for the new firefighters uniform.....
"My God, Ponsonby, I'm two-thirds of the way to the grave and what have I done?" - RIP
The sign outside the asylum is the wrong way round.....
"At least you got some stories" - James Acaster
The sign outside the asylum is the wrong way round.....
"At least you got some stories" - James Acaster
Re: RTTS 18.
Im just glad Stu didnt nick the girls thong too!
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Don't think you need it mate it was a good look for a visit to miss dMike wrote:Im just glad Stu didnt nick the girls thong too!
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Re: RTTS 18.
Great pics guys, must have been a salty few days!
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A few words to follow.....
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
RTTS 2018 by Asposium, on Flickr
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Re: RTTS 18.
Looks fantastic, loving the industrial archeology.
Is there a GPX (preferably one that includes the sunshine) ?
Is there a GPX (preferably one that includes the sunshine) ?
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fatbikerbill wrote:Looks fantastic, loving the industrial archeology.
Is there a GPX (preferably one that includes the sunshine) ?
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/19552245
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Thx