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

n'est-ce pas?

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

Wildcat wrote: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 ;-)

It's been a long week

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

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

Are we talking Twyi Ton :?:

Could be, yes

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

composite wrote: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 ;-)

numplumz wrote:

Ian wrote: 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. :(

composite wrote: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

Fair enough.

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

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

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

Ian wrote: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

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

@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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

you got me there!

thinking dirty disco!

Ian wrote: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

I will if you do, Chew!

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).