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

[Wildcat]

200 * 0.001 = 0.2
0.2 * 1609 = 321 metres*

n'est-ce pas?

*edit: I'm told the actual distance may be approximate

[Zippy]

200 * 0.001 = 0.2
0.2 * 1609 = 321 metres*

n'est-ce pas?

*edit: I'm told the actual distance may be approximate

Percent ;-)

[Ian]

It's been a long week

[99percentchimp]

And for those requiring some shut-eye part way round, there's bothies available at mile 83, 131, 141 & 165.

Nice short one on day 3 :D

[numplumz]

The 100 mile route is in the public domain already, if you know where to look

Are we talking Twyi Ton :?:

[Ian]

Could be, yes

[composite]

Just for shits and giggles any chance of a mountain bike category and a CX category for this? :)

[Zippy]

Just for shits and giggles any chance of a mountain bike category and a CX category for this? :)

I think wheel size might be more appropriate ;-)

[composite]

The 100 mile route is in the public domain already, if you know where to look

Are we talking Twyi Ton :?:

Was trying to get that from Mark Goldie's blog but the link is dead. :(

[Chew]

Just for shits and giggles any chance of a mountain bike category and a CX category for this? :)

If you start having categories where do you stop?
Fasted person dressed as Santa?

Dont think Ian is saying you have to ride a CX to enter, just the route will be CX friendly. Also remember its not a race its an ITT

[composite]

Fair enough.

Oh and by the way I would be into a MTB santa race. :)

[Ian]

Wot Chew said (although a prize for the fastest santa has some appeal, just to see if anyone is prepared to try it ).

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Anyway..., by way of background - here's the evolution of the Wildcat 100 route:

It began on a wet November in 2012 with a hilly 80 km route with Mark Goldie (http://www.strava.com/activities/29317021) - its been a useful fitness bench mark actually, as I recall it was quite tough - though that might have been that it poured with rain for the whole five hours we rode it.

I extended it in January of this year to about 120 km (http://www.strava.com/activities/39183357), and then bolted another 35 km onto it for the Strava Quarg challenge in February (http://www.strava.com/activities/41982846).

Did it again last month and completed it over 2 hours quicker than in Feb, so its definitely got some scope for a real fast paced effort from some people. http://www.strava.com/activities/80350188

Note the start point will be slightly different, but for all intents and purposes this gives you a good outline of the "short" route. GPX will be available to download shortly, once I also have ridden the Two Ton 'O Gravel route.

Ian

[composite]

Will there be somewhere to camp up at the start point?

[Zippy]

Wot Chew said (although a prize for the fastest santa has some appeal, just to see if anyone is prepared to try it ).

--

Anyway..., by way of background - here's the evolution of the Wildcat 100 route:

It began on a wet November in 2012 with a hilly 80 km route with Mark Goldie (http://www.strava.com/activities/29317021) - its been a useful fitness bench mark actually, as I recall it was quite tough - though that might have been that it poured with rain for the whole five hours we rode it.

I extended it in January of this year to about 120 km (http://www.strava.com/activities/39183357), and then bolted another 35 km onto it for the Strava Quarg challenge in February (http://www.strava.com/activities/41982846).

Did it again last month and completed it over 2 hours quicker than in Feb, so its definitely got some scope for a real fast paced effort from some people. http://www.strava.com/activities/80350188

Note the start point will be slightly different, but for all intents and purposes this gives you a good outline of the "short" route. GPX will be available to download shortly, once I also have ridden the Two Ton 'O Gravel route.

Ian

Those rides make my eyes water, I've done 2 rides over 10 hours in my life ever! Kielder 100 (2012) and BearBones 200 (2013)

I'll have to see how the dates pan out, I might have started considering this one

[Ian]

@composite - yes, there are a few campsites nearby. I'll check them out and provide more details.

@zippy - if you can do the BB200, I really don't think you'll find the Wildcat 100 a problem.

[FLV]

is it still the 5th April for this tomfoolery then?

[Bearbonesnorm]

is it still the 5th April for this tomfoolery then?

Yep ... it's my birthday too, so all gifts welcome

[Blackhound]

Ian - could you make a note of re-supply points on the route. Could be useful for us slower types.

[slowupslowdown-under]

Any news on the gpx for the two tonnes route??

[Bearbonesnorm]

Any news on the gpx for the two tonnes route??

Calm down Pete ... I bet you've not finished your bike yet

[slowupslowdown-under]

you got me there!

thinking dirty disco!

[Chew]

Wot Chew said (although a prize for the fastest santa has some appeal, just to see if anyone is prepared to try it )

The Caped Crusader is already on the case*


*Stolen from the STW CX thread

[slowupslowdown-under]

I will if you do, Chew!

[slowupslowdown-under]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-The-Aven ... 2ec9765718

[Ian]

I've had a few weeks off the bike I'm afraid. The weather this weekend is looking good, so planning on doing it over two days with a bothy stop somewhere (Nant Rhys or Nant Syddion).