BB200 planning
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 11:55 pm
How far ahead of the event can we expect the route to be published?
Thinking about getting some maps to peruse.
Thinking about getting some maps to peruse.
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BB200 planning
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Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2018 7:14 am
3 days if I remember correctly
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:05 am
Route will be going out sometime the week before ... more than 3 days, less than 7 
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2018 10:04 am
Cool.
Also, is there a shop in the village open late on Friday?
Thanks
Also, is there a shop in the village open late on Friday?
Thanks
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2018 10:08 am
No - Spar in Carno is open till 7.00 but Newtown is probably your best bet for supplies.Also, is there a shop in the village open late on Friday?
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2018 12:41 pm
Tesco NewtownBearbonesnorm wrote:No - Spar in Carno is open till 7.00 but Newtown is probably your best bet for supplies.Also, is there a shop in the village open late on Friday?
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 1:04 pm
How is the wait list going? Wondering when to make plans or alternate plans.Bearbonesnorm wrote:Route will be going out sometime the week before ... more than 3 days, less than 7
Thanks
Dave
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 2:05 pm
Drop-out rate is pretty low at present. Hard to know whether it'll increase this month or not ... no real pattern to it over the years.
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 6:33 pm
Not even when examined in conjunction with the weather forecast the week before?Bearbonesnorm wrote:Drop-out rate is pretty low at present. Hard to know whether it'll increase this month or not ... no real pattern to it over the years.
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 6:38 pm
Now you may have a point, however I think the 5 day forecast probably accounts for some of those who simply don't turn up rather than those who actually bow out beforehand. I'll keep an eye out this yearNot even when examined in conjunction with the weather forecast the week before?
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:01 am
would we need the full set of landrangers to cover the route. sheets: 124, 125, 135, 136?lune ranger wrote:How far ahead of the event can we expect the route to be published?
Thinking about getting some maps to peruse.
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:04 am
Route isn't fully finalised but those will likely cover things.would we need the full set of landrangers to cover the route. sheets: 124, 125, 135, 136?
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:17 am
Will those cover the 300 route as well Stu?
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:51 am
Should do Bob.Will those cover the 300 route as well Stu?
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:56 am
Brilliant, ta.
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 10:13 pm
Just checking if I should be making plans. I think I started at 18th on the waiting list. Is it looking like any chance I'll get to ride?Bearbonesnorm wrote:Now you may have a point, however I think the 5 day forecast probably accounts for some of those who simply don't turn up rather than those who actually bow out beforehand. I'll keep an eye out this yearNot even when examined in conjunction with the weather forecast the week before?
Thanks
Dave
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 10:26 pm
That’s handy, seems the Tesco in Newtown has a petrol station; an easy way to grab some food and milk to go without having to leave the bike unattended.jay91 wrote:Tesco NewtownBearbonesnorm wrote:No - Spar in Carno is open till 7.00 but Newtown is probably your best bet for supplies.Also, is there a shop in the village open late on Friday?
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 10:47 pm
"Tesco in Newtown". Not an uplifting experience. Other opinions are available.
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:21 am
Anyone local to Newton and know the opening times of the petrol station?
Might be the same as the store, if so, 10pm
https://www.tesco.com/store-locator/uk/?bid=6053
Might be the same as the store, if so, 10pm
https://www.tesco.com/store-locator/uk/?bid=6053
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 11:46 am
I think the pumps at Morrisons are 24 hour.
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 11:50 am
I've not yet gotten to the point of trying to suck down petrol for sustenance. 
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 12:21 pm
Here's a nice picture for all the BB200 riders out there - enjoy.
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 12:31 pm
Flattest BB200 I've seen. Interesting.
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 12:55 pm
The similar picture for the 300 had 7001m of climbing which is 23.3 m/km.... the 200 has 4685m which is 23.4 m/km so the 200 is steeper? That extra 100mm of climbing per km would be the last straw for me, I'd never manage that
Re: BB200 planning
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:10 pm
Thankfully it's still some way short of my off road record, which was 50.8 m/km in the Dolomites. 