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Next weekends BB200

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Those lucky enough to be riding next weekends BB200 should now have received an email containing various details and a gpx file. If you haven't got yours and you've done all the usual things like checking spam folders and remembering that you forgot to enter, then give me a shout and I'll sort you out.

Those very lucky people who expressed an interest in riding the 300, should also have a second email containing the gpx for that. :-bd
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Good luck all! I can't wait to see the pictures and hear the stories.
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I wonder if anyone is doing a double and riding the November as well as the October.
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Stu can I puuuleeeease get the gpx file again this year? I doubt I’ll ever ride a BB200 but I do enjoy pouring over the route and imaging the pain.
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:mrgreen: You's 'll have a ball
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God. I’ve just downloaded the bb300 …. Holyfuckintyshitbumscarywhatthefuck. In two day? Really? Type 5 fun I reckon.

Best of luck to everyone taking part. Weather should be on your side
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Sub 24 hours, so one day really.
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TheBrownDog wrote: Sat Oct 29, 2022 3:22 pm God. I’ve just downloaded the bb300 …. Holyfuckintyshitbumscarywhatthefuck. In two day? Really? Type 5 fun I reckon.

Best of luck to everyone taking part. Weather should be on your side
You'll be fine. Plus there is a 24hr Spar just off route :-bd
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TheBrownDog wrote: Sat Oct 29, 2022 3:22 pm God. I’ve just downloaded the bb300 …. Holyfuckintyshitbumscarywhatthefuck. In two day? Really? Type 5 fun I reckon.

Best of luck to everyone taking part. Weather should be on your side
There's very little HaB but depending on how wet things have been there may be one or two long pushes. Tiredness later on will also mandate a push for most on some sections.
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whitestone wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2022 4:12 pm
There's very little HaB but depending on how wet things have been there may be one or two long pushes. Tiredness later on will also mandate a push for most on some sections.
Did you do the same route as me Bob? :lol:
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fatbikephil wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:37 pm
whitestone wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2022 4:12 pm
There's very little HaB but depending on how wet things have been there may be one or two long pushes. Tiredness later on will also mandate a push for most on some sections.
Did you do the same route as me Bob? :lol:
I did do a fair bit of pushing :oops: (notably that km or so in the woods and going up to the route's high point) but there wasn't really much manhandling of the bike in and around obstacles.
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Escape Goat wrote: Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:23 am Good luck all! I can't wait to see the pictures and hear the stories.
We've not seen your story or heard the pictures yet :grin:
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On Sunday you may :)
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Stu can I puuuleeeease get the gpx file again this year? I doubt I’ll ever ride a BB200 but I do enjoy pouring over the route and imaging the pain.
Hi Stu... after the event is done please may I get the gpx file too. Might try and fit in an attempt around work sometime so I'm not totally redundant from this years route :smile:

Please...
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Escape Goat wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:02 pm On Sunday you may :)
I cannot wait :grin: Thanks Allen. When we gonna ride together. Soon I do hope. I'll come to wherever you are...
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Maybe a lakes overnighter ?? Think Mr Climber is interested.
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whitestone wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:15 pm
fatbikephil wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:37 pm
whitestone wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2022 4:12 pm
There's very little HaB but depending on how wet things have been there may be one or two long pushes. Tiredness later on will also mandate a push for most on some sections.
Did you do the same route as me Bob? :lol:
I did do a fair bit of pushing :oops: (notably that km or so in the woods and going up to the route's high point) but there wasn't really much manhandling of the bike in and around obstacles.
Cwmcynydd Bank springs to mind, bars above head job that was (note only on 300 :grin: ) only the thought of the cafe kept me going....
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:-bd
Escape Goat wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:05 pm Maybe a lakes overnighter ?? Think Mr Climber is interested.
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I'm 'looking forward' to giving the 200 a go.

Not heard much about that route which is as it should be.

I'm rubbish with modern mapping apps so opting for turn on Wahoo, follow line until I see the van.

Bike prep today, wet and windy out so kitting up as planned for the weekend and going to turn the pedals gently for a bit.

Good luck all.
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Looking forward to this

Zero free time this week, new frame has arrived but not sure I’ll get time to build and test before the weekend.

Even the plan b bike needs bars and brakes swapping back over, no idea where any of my kit is and have t even looked at the gpx! Standard last minute Friday night skills before a early Saturday drive is the likely game plan!
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Also going for the 'see what happens' approach here. Looks like a few more options for supplies than last year. Am planning a leisurely one so probably stopping somewhere. I'll also check my filter works this year after totally running out of water and finding my sawyer literally wouldn't let a drop through last time!

Also hoping I don't get covid the day before like the wrt... :|
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Weather looking better than it was earlier in the week, hopefully the improving picture continues otherwise us October riders will be labeled as wusses...
Good luck all :-bd
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I'm still procrastinating over getting my kit ready.

Its fine, not leaving for a few hours :roll:
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Hmm, forecast for Mach looking iffy for tomorrow :sad:

How many are doing the 300 Stu?
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