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Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:07 pm
by Zoglug
Ive been comtemplating this but dont think i will get there this year! Anyway, i think people would be finishing the 200 miler before id completed the 100 miles! :D

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:33 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
Anyway, i think people would be finishing the 200 miler before id completed the 100 miles!
That doesn't matter.

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:46 pm
by Brothersmith
Another one over here for the 100miler

The better half has even given me a pass for this already so hate to miss out :D

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:57 pm
by Ben98
Im up for the 100 as well, and maybe 1/2 others

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:54 pm
by Blackhound
My hope is the 200. If training does not go as plan - such as last weekends incident - or poor conditions on the weekend I may switch to 100. Already done 100 miles this winter, but it was a flattish route.

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:27 pm
by Dyffers
I'm in for the 200, with sub-24hrs aspirations.

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:48 pm
by slowupslowdown-under
me and my bag of caffeine pills are gunning for sub 24!

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:00 pm
by Chicken Legs
I'm up for the 200 miles of joy/pain

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:02 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
I'm in for the 200, with sub-24hrs aspirations.
me and my bag of caffeine pills are gunning for sub 24!
Having spent a couple of hours running through the route this afternoon, all I can say is ... good luck ;)

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:08 pm
by slowupslowdown-under
are you riding out too, Stu?

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:15 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
are you riding out too, Stu?
It's my birthday and I've nowt better to do ;)

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:37 pm
by adjustablewench
vaguely exciting that must mean there will be cake (with candles!) so I'll be there :)

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:52 pm
by burty
im in for the 200 :? , I just need a new bike I think

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:03 pm
by slowupslowdown-under
wencho - 200?

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:12 pm
by Ian
Here's the first glimpse of the route:

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Start at the small red square (Llanwrtyd Wells). Both routes follow the yellow line clockwise. At the point where it meets the red line, the Two Ton 'O Gravel breaks off, also ridden clockwise. Return to same point and finish off the rest of the Wildcat 100 (yellow). Each loop is 100 miles.

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:18 pm
by slowupslowdown-under
vaguely exciting!

looks big!

looking forward to the gpx files so can look at it in more detail!

good work fella!

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:21 pm
by adjustablewench
How could a little red and yellow squiggle possible hurt . . .

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:23 pm
by adjustablewench
slowupslowdown wrote:wencho - 200?

Yes, why not :D

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:28 pm
by Zoglug
vaguely exciting and scary all in one post! Kind of making me consider the 100 now!

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:42 pm
by pistonbroke
Bloody hell, that's nearly every forest road I've ever ridden in Mid Wales. Could be a bit rough for the CX bike with carbon wheels I've just built, the trail NE of Nant Y Moch is pretty rocky ;)

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:44 pm
by slowupslowdown-under
doh! sounds like a similar bike to one I am building!!

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:00 am
by Dan_K
What's the entry fee likely to be?

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:11 am
by Bearbonesnorm
What's the entry fee likely to be?
£0.00

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:31 am
by Dan_K
s8tannorm wrote:
What's the entry fee likely to be?
£0.00
Bit steep if you ask me... :lol:

Re: If there were a UK 'gravel race' ...

Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:36 am
by Ian
Dan_K wrote:
s8tannorm wrote:
What's the entry fee likely to be?
£0.00
Bit steep if you ask me... :lol:
Don't expect any "frills" at that price though...

This is a self-supported race - you are responsible for you, etc.
The satisfaction of completion will be your reward :D