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Author:  Noel [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
Hiya Gents

Myself and two mates are riding up to Brighton the first weekend of Feb. Think its the 5th! Anyone keen?

Its 80 odd miles, but its gonna be stop and go ride.

Gonna be a good day. Might catch the train back on the day or stay the weekend. But I suppose thats up to each individual.

I got the gpx of the last time I did the BHF ride and we gonna follow that.
Author:  martyn748 [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
The BHF route is quite good, Not the most exsiting but good for riding that sort of differance.

Planning to do that ride/race again this year, any one else thinking about it?
Author:  Noel [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
Its not technical at all. One or two serious climbs but thats about the worst of it. Goes through the Downs a bit but thats about it. But its its just about the journey and a well deserved beer at the beach.

Our wives are probably going to drive down and meet us there. Its just gonna be a good day really.

Not doing the BHF event this year, hence us doing our own instead.
Author:  banner999 [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
martyn748 wrote:
The BHF route is quite good, Not the most exsiting but good for riding that sort of differance.

Planning to do that ride/race again this year, any one else thinking about it?


considering doing it, just gota convince some mates 2 do it aswell :)
Author:  martyn748 [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
Noel wrote:
Its not technical at all. One or two serious climbs but thats about the worst of it. Goes through the Downs a bit but thats about it. But its its just about the journey and a well deserved beer at the beach.

Our wives are probably going to drive down and meet us there. Its just gonna be a good day really.

Not doing the BHF event this year, hence us doing our own instead.


No it is the jurney, and it puts a MASSIF SMILE PN YOUR face after that last climb and being able to see the see and Brighton, Some thing really cool about it

banner999 wrote:
martyn748 wrote:
The BHF route is quite good, Not the most exsiting but good for riding that sort of differance.
Planning to do that ride/race again this year, any one else thinking about it?


considering doing it, just gota convince some mates 2 do it aswell :)


Well Me and my mate are planning to do it, so may be we can try and get a few of us together??
Author:  Noel [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
Would be good if a good few guys came along.
Author:  tom [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
Sounds like a great chance to pull the rocky mountain out the shed! Might be a bit sort notice for the feb but mabe jump on one of the summer rides.

Have you been training for this or just very fit Noel?! I did 60miles 2 summers ago and it was bloody hard work! Was very hot though.
Author:  Noel [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
I haven't been training at all. But done it a few times and its not to bad. Besides we not racing it. We ride hard when it suits us.
Author:  Brad [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
How long do you reckon it would take to ride?
I'm interested but have a feeling I would be knacked after the first 10miles
Author:  Noel [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
Bradley come do a XC ride with me this weekend or one of the night rides this week and you can decide from there. We planning a steady average pace. So its going to be more about hydration and nutrition. Worst case scenario my missus can pick you up should things go badly. But honestly if you can keep up with a quick pace over 20miles then 80miles will be possible in theory you just gotta concentrate on nutrition and pacing yourself. Its a good experience buddy.
Author:  Brad [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
I won't be able to come on a ride this week as my hardtail is in pieces and I have sold the brakes on my fullsuss so bikeless until next week :(
Author:  Noel [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
I have bikes if you need mate. But up to you really.
Author:  Brad [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
I will give it a miss mate, if there was a tad more notice then i could have prepared myself
Author:  banner999 [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Off road London to Brighton first weekend Feb
Wer've you got in mind for xc this weekend ? if you dont mind id like to come on one as i like 2 think im fit enough 2 do it, but if i actuly am could be a different story :lol:
Author:  Noel [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:20 pm ]
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Epping if you up for it.
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