Big Bear group start next year?

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:36 pm

Would this be of any interest? If so, I'll try and find an appropriate slot for it ... proper summer would obviously be better for weather and light but not the best for vegitation.

Thoughts, opinion welcome as always.

Richard G · Post by **Richard G** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:38 pm

Group start? But how would you find more than say... 7 people stupid enough to try it?

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:43 pm

Seven's a group and I know just the group

Richard G · Post by **Richard G** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:51 pm

You might struggle to persuade one of that group to repeat the experience, but you never know...

Asposium · Post by **Asposium** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:06 pm

Bearbonesnorm wrote:Would this be of any interest? If so, I'll try and find an appropriate slot for it ... proper summer would obviously be better for weather and light but not the best for vegitation.

Thoughts, opinion welcome as always.

would that be riding as a group?
was quite sociable riding "ride to the sun" as a group; and there wasn't too much dummy throwing

hmm, vegetation, sounds like a tick minefield

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:17 pm

would that be riding as a group?

No. I believe you're misunderstanding the meaning of 'group start' when used in this context. What you're describing is simply known as a 'ride'.

Mark E · Post by **Mark E** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:29 pm

I’d be interested in that Stu, it would get me out on my bike over the winter doing some preparation!

Dave Barter · Post by **Dave Barter** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:32 pm

I'll pass and guarantee some sunshine

whitestone · Post by **whitestone** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:12 pm

Asposium wrote:would that be riding as a group?

No, it's everyone setting off at the same time followed very shortly by their rear wheels disappearing in to the distance

Would be interested Stu. I think you if stay away from bank holiday weekends then there'll be room in the calendar.

middleagedmadness · Post by **middleagedmadness** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:22 pm

I know this post isn't really aimed at the likes of me (severe bimbler ,bit like a old Gardner diesel engine smokes a lot and slow to get started) but I will tour this next year and think I need to get my first bb200 under my belt before signing up to itt it

JohnClimber · Post by **JohnClimber** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:37 pm

Re: Big Bear group start next year?

Bearbonesnorm wrote:Would this be of any interest? ...........
Thoughts, opinion welcome as always.

Any more clues about what you're talking about would be helpful please?

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:40 pm

I'd be up for it mate, If I don't ride it again at easter. Or it could be a training ride for the group start ;0)

I think folk will have to put aside at least three days maybe four. You will be ruined after it!!

Stu, when are we going winter shopping ?

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:49 pm

Any more clues about what you're talking about would be helpful please?

Not really with you John. I thought it was fairly straightforward ... would there be any interest in a Big Bear group start next year? Which bit are you struggling with?

Stu, when are we going winter shopping ?

They're just awaiting a quick once over

sean_iow · Post by **sean_iow** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:53 pm

As long as it's far enough away from the HT550 to be able to ride both in the same year I'm in

Mike, if you say it needs 3 to 4 days... I wonder if it's possible to ride straight through without sleep?

whitestone · Post by **whitestone** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:57 pm

I think you probably want to be four to six weeks away from both the HT550 and the Borders 350 which people are also likely to be interested in. So that would mean the end of April or early August.

slarge · Post by **slarge** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:02 pm

I'll be up for this. An April start would be ideal training for the HT, and if it has been dry it would be brilliant.

Jurassic pusher · Post by **Jurassic pusher** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:28 pm

I`d be interested, it would be an "A" event for my biking year!

darbeze · Post by **darbeze** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:47 pm

There is quite a gap between interested and committing to participating.

I am definitely interested though!

Si

Mariner · Post by **Mariner** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 10:25 pm

Oh I see its the Big Bear route as a group start. Doah

Oh did I say that out loud?

JohnClimber · Post by **JohnClimber** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 10:58 pm

Bearbonesnorm wrote:
Any more clues about what you're talking about would be helpful please?
Not really with you John. I thought it was fairly straightforward ... would there be any interest in a Big Bear group start next year? Which bit are you struggling with?

I forgot that the Big Bear was your big loop route, that's why I feel stupid now. sorry

JohnClimber · Post by **JohnClimber** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 10:58 pm

Mariner wrote:Oh I see its the Big Bear route as a group start. Doah

Oh did I say that out loud?

No its wasn't just you

burty · Post by **burty** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:36 pm

depending on time of year , one may be interested .
proper summer time would be good never had more than 2 days off in summer before ,
it seems a good excuce to

lune ranger · Post by **lune ranger** » Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:35 am

Interested indeed.
Do you have a link to a gpx?

Charliecres · Post by **Charliecres** » Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:41 am

I’m interested, depending on when and ... life.

larsmars · Post by **larsmars** » Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:53 am

Yes please Stu, can you email me the GPX?