BB200 route.

[redefined_cycles]

Thanks for this Alex. I've been a bit perplexed about this community centre aswell as there's little info on their website except for a pic of some scones. 13£ you say...

I wonder how they'll know when the last person is through

[ssnowman]

The Cafe at 59km have just emailed me to say:

"This year we are putting together packs for you that include the following.
Unlimited tea/coffee/ herbal tea etc. Just help yourself from the urn
1 x homemade cake from a selection or homemade scone , jam and cream
2 x sandwiches from a selection
1 x flapjack
1 x banana
All this for £13.00 cash only please bring the right money if you can – many thanks !
Vegan and gluten free options available please ask.
All the food will be wrapped so you can take it with you. Just select which cake and sandwiches you would like on the day.
As always all proceeds go to help maintain our little community centre thank you in advance for your support !
We will be open 11.30 am to about 5 pm or when the last person is through.
Have a great ride X"

Brilliant. Thanks for the update.

[fatbikephil]

Nice one, thats breakfast part two sorted

[Richard G]

Psh... you're all being spoiled.

[lune ranger]

Nice one, thats breakfast part two sorted

2nd breakfast? Afternoon tea more like

[thenorthwind]

The Cafe at 59km have just emailed me...

cheers for the update.

It's all a bit too easy isn't it? I won't be saying that when it's taken me 8 hours to ride the 40 miles there on Saturday though

[techno]

The Cafe at 59km have just emailed me to say:

"This year we are putting together packs for you that include the following.
Unlimited tea/coffee/ herbal tea etc. Just help yourself from the urn
1 x homemade cake from a selection or homemade scone , jam and cream
2 x sandwiches from a selection
1 x flapjack
1 x banana
All this for £13.00 cash only please bring the right money if you can – many thanks !
Vegan and gluten free options available please ask.
All the food will be wrapped so you can take it with you. Just select which cake and sandwiches you would like on the day.
As always all proceeds go to help maintain our little community centre thank you in advance for your support !
We will be open 11.30 am to about 5 pm or when the last person is through.
Have a great ride X"

Fantastic! Thanks

[Dyffers]

In no way am I complaining, but if I don't want an armful of cake to carry are they going to be ok with me chucking them a quid for just a water refill? Or is it cake or nothing?

[Bearbonesnorm]

In no way am I complaining, but if I don't want an armful of cake to carry are they going to be ok with me chucking them a quid for just a water refill? Or is it cake or nothing?

I'm sure it'll be fine Paul. They're very accommodating.

[Bearlegged]

if I don't want an armful of cake to carry

[whitestone]

but if I don't want an armful of cake

Call yourself a cyclist?

[Asposium]

but if I don't want an armful of cake

Call yourself a cyclist?

Maybe he’s an “athlete”

[Richard G]

He'd understand the importance of cake if so!

[lune ranger]

It’s the talk of herbal tea that got me worried

[Bearlegged]

[Cheeky Monkey]

[Nick]

I was struggling to find it, then I realised I was looking on the map at 59 miles, not 59 km.

Everything will be fine

10 years since I last had a go at this according to FB memories, gonna finish it this time!

[phy7tes]

I called the (red) pub just off route @ 111km. They will be open until 10 or 11 and can do chips / garlic bread as well as normal bar snacks.

On a related topic, any tips on calculating the required calories for the whole route?

Strava said 7500kJ for last year but no idea how accurate that is.

[Dyffers]

On a related topic, any tips on calculating the required calories for the whole route?

Strava said 7500kJ for last year but no idea how accurate that is.

No tips, mine is based on trial and error (lots of error).

Most importantly, I know what I can eat when. An armful of dry sponge cake at 3am will be pure ballast once I start to get dehydrated. On multiday rides I slow down to try to avoid this but on this I'll burn my Sunday matches Saturday night and try to hang on.

[Dave Barter]

I called the (red) pub just off route @ 111km. They will be open until 10 or 11 and can do chips / garlic bread as well as normal bar snacks.

On a related topic, any tips on calculating the required calories for the whole route?

Strava said 7500kJ for last year but no idea how accurate that is.

60g of carbs per hour

[Richard G]

I did 60g this time, was really hard to get it all in. Not least because I always seemed to eat just before a stupid hard hill / bumpy descent.

[Asposium]

Leaving soton shortly.

For anyone driving tonight, are there any plans to meet anywhere?

I’m going to sleep in the car park near (what was) the star.

[Richard G]

Shame we have to wait til November for post ride reports!

[Alexinthepeaks]

Tough ride that...

[In Reverse]

Ride report
Looking at the route on Friday night:
Riding the route on Saturday night