BB200 - there's still time.
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BB200 - there's still time.
Entries will close on Friday, so anyone keen still has time. Here's a little taster of what lies in store ... sadly the 300 falls just short of an everest
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Re: BB200 - there's still time.
You're not selling it very well to those that are lagging... oh, and by the way, can I have my money back please
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Re: BB200 - there's still time.
The 200 has more ascent than the Cairngorms Loop 300 ! :-0
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Probably more HAB / walking toostevewaters wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:45 pm The 200 has more ascent than the Cairngorms Loop 300 ! :-0
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Every bb200 has had around 5000m if climbing. Certainly don’t assume it’s an easy ride
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Re: BB200 - there's still time.
Thanks. - Really looking forward to it
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This is last year's 300.
https://strava.app.link/Tn9QOihv19
Scotland might have bigger mountains but in Wales they are steeper*, so for the same a distance you'll do more climbing.
As for hike-a-bike, I did more pushing on the Cairngorms Loop than both the BB300s combined**
* Applicable to the routes we ride anyway
** That's not an invitation for Stu to increase the pushing
https://strava.app.link/Tn9QOihv19
Scotland might have bigger mountains but in Wales they are steeper*, so for the same a distance you'll do more climbing.
As for hike-a-bike, I did more pushing on the Cairngorms Loop than both the BB300s combined**
* Applicable to the routes we ride anyway
** That's not an invitation for Stu to increase the pushing
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Re: BB200 - there's still time.
What the feck have I just gone and entered for the first (and last) time EVER?
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Re: BB200 - there's still time.
Does that first big hill have a name that begins with "T" Stu?
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If you're going to do it any year, then this is definitely the one.
Pick when you do it, when you start, where you start... should be fantastic.
Only downer? No toast at the end. :(
Pick when you do it, when you start, where you start... should be fantastic.
Only downer? No toast at the end. :(
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Re: BB200 - there's still time.
If it goes by its Welsh name, then yesDoes that first big hill have a name that begins with "T" Stu?
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Re: BB200 - there's still time.
Less than 200km too.
Is this an "easy year"?
Is this an "easy year"?
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You should do it on a unicycle, to make sure its tough enough mate
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TryfanBearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:09 amIf it goes by its Welsh name, then yesDoes that first big hill have a name that begins with "T" Stu?
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Contrary to how it might look, there is nothing spiteful in there and nothing added for 'effect'. In fact, I even avoided some of the 'worst' bits in order to give everyone a well deserved lovely time.
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Tw*t?Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:09 amIf it goes by its Welsh name, then yesDoes that first big hill have a name that begins with "T" Stu?
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So full of sh*t...Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:41 am Contrary to how it might look, there is nothing spiteful in there and nothing added for 'effect'. In fact, I even avoided some of the 'worst' bits in order to give everyone a well deserved lovely time.
Wouldn't that be way too far North? From what Stu was saying, it would be more South. Twmpa perhaps?
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Thanks Stu. I'm sure everyone will be most appreciative of your efforts of keeping it nice once they've completed itBearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:41 am Contrary to how it might look, there is nothing spiteful in there and nothing added for 'effect'. In fact, I even avoided some of the 'worst' bits in order to give everyone a well deserved lovely time.
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There's a couple of rastas near my office who ride round Hulme on E-unicycles. They look terrifying tbh.
I'd give one a go over 200km of tussocks in the name of research though. See you at the start line.
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Whatever next!In Reverse wrote: E-unicycles.
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Most bizarre.
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Yeah, weird haircut
Back on subject.
Well I've entered. Should be fun so long as the whole of South Wales doesn't go into full lockdown. From the "hints" and profile I've an idea of where it's likely to go. Will see tomorrow when the GPX drops
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Think Stu may need to give us a bit more time. Daughter now locked down in Swanseawhitestone wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2020 10:02 amYeah, weird haircut
Back on subject.
Well I've entered. Should be fun so long as the whole of South Wales doesn't go into full lockdown. From the "hints" and profile I've an idea of where it's likely to go. Will see tomorrow when the GPX drops
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