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

You're not selling it very well to those that are lagging... oh, and by the way, can I have my money back please

The 200 has more ascent than the Cairngorms Loop 300 ! :-0

stevewaters wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:45 pm The 200 has more ascent than the Cairngorms Loop 300 ! :-0

Probably more HAB / walking too

Every bb200 has had around 5000m if climbing. Certainly don’t assume it’s an easy ride

Thanks. - Really looking forward to it

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

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:02 pm

What the feck have I just gone and entered for the first (and last) time EVER?

https://youtu.be/PI9jFp0cnig?t=5

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:02 pm

Does that first big hill have a name that begins with "T" Stu?

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. :(

Does that first big hill have a name that begins with "T" Stu?

If it goes by its Welsh name, then yes

Less than 200km too.

Is this an "easy year"?

In Reverse wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:11 am Less than 200km too.

Is this an "easy year"?

You should do it on a unicycle, to make sure its tough enough mate

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:09 am

Does that first big hill have a name that begins with "T" Stu?

If it goes by its Welsh name, then yes

Tryfan

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.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:09 am

Does that first big hill have a name that begins with "T" Stu?

If it goes by its Welsh name, then yes

Tw*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.

So full of sh*t...

Dave Barter wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:37 am Tryfan

Wouldn't that be way too far North? From what Stu was saying, it would be more South. Twmpa perhaps?

(Insert joke about riding Lord Hereford's Knob here)

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.

Thanks Stu. I'm sure everyone will be most appreciative of your efforts of keeping it nice once they've completed it

FLV wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:30 am

In Reverse wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:11 am Less than 200km too.

Is this an "easy year"?

You should do it on a unicycle, to make sure its tough enough mate

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.

In Reverse wrote: E-unicycles.

Whatever next!

Most bizarre.

RIP wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 3:24 pmMost bizarre.

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

Richard G wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:59 am
(Insert joke about riding Lord Hereford's Knob here)

Wonder if we'll have to go through Three Cocks to get there?

whitestone wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2020 10:02 am

RIP wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 3:24 pmMost bizarre.

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

Think Stu may need to give us a bit more time. Daughter now locked down in Swansea