The BB200 ... what's going on?

[Bearbonesnorm]

Some of you might have noticed that since last October the BB200 had become the BBRT before becoming the BB200 once again ... sorry for the confusion but hopefully this will help explain things a little

http://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.co ... ng-on.html

[Matt]

Please note 10.00am is the latest time you can depart, so don't be late.

Who was this aimed at I wonder ??

I *think* I may do it this year, seen as it's not a race.

[Bearbonesnorm]

I *think* I may do it this year, seen as it's not a race.

Thought you might ... and I'd just like to clarify for anyone reading this, that it never was a race

[gairym]

I'm planning my entire 40th birthday/biannual UK trip around doing (and bloody well finishing!) the BB200 again this year.

Stu, not sure if I'll be trying for my previously stated goal for the weekend or not but it's still 'on' at present (definitely not on a fatty).

If my year/'training' continues as well as it is going at present I might even fancy my chances at decent time (though I understand it's not a race and I'd be chuffed with anything under 28 hours).

[Zippy]

Are we back to 200k? And how much time before the date when the route gets released?

I have the date scribbled in my calendar

[Bearbonesnorm]

Are we back to 200k? And how much time before the date when the route gets released?

Yes 200k give or take and the route will be released 1 week before the start in gpx format.

[Richard G]

I'm up for this, assuming I've fixed my knee issues by that point anyway.

[Wotsits]

Please note 10.00am is the latest time you can depart, so don't be late.

Who was this aimed at I wonder ??

That's me bo11oxed !!

[Karl]

Black badges available?

[Bearbonesnorm]

That's me bo11oxed !!

Just tell yourself it starts on Friday and you should be fine

[composite]

Do we have to carry a foil blanket?

[Ben98]

Do we have to carry a foil blanket?

Or perhaps a headtorch?

[Ian]

Irrespective of whether you complete the entire route or not, your first job when you return is to sign off. Upon doing so, you will be given a food voucher in accordance with your status (previous riders will be familiar with these).

These food vouchers - are they circular, and perhaps available in different colours depending on when/whether you actually complete the challenge route?

[ianfitz]

Irrespective of whether you complete the entire route or not, your first job when you return is to sign off. Upon doing so, you will be given a food voucher in accordance with your status (previous riders will be familiar with these).

These food vouchers - are they circular, and perhaps available in different colours depending on when/whether you actually complete the challenge route?

[Bearbonesnorm]

These food vouchers - are they circular, and perhaps available in different colours depending on when/whether you actually complete the challenge route?

Do we have to carry a foil blanket?

Or perhaps a headtorch?

Hopefully the fact that you'll be carrying a sleeping bag and packing 1000+ lumens means the above won't be called for.

[Ian]

Ace, look forward to collecting one of those

Very much looking forward to a 5th BB200 - it looks like a really adventurous challenge event

[Matt]

As with any mass catered event its recommended to be back early so not to miss out. I suspect Ian will want to back 1st so he gets the 1st choice of sandwich.

[composite]

I think I might get hungry after about 20 hours depending on the exact nature of the route, so that would probably be a good time to get back for my sandwich. Hopefully my choice of filling will not be too diminished by that point.

[Ian]

I'm quite partial to a Russian Black Bread sandwich actually. There's a lovely recipe here: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/russian-black-bread/
Maybe there'll be some black pudding too.

[ianfitz]

I'm quite partial to a Russian Black Bread sandwich actually. There's a lovely recipe here: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/russian-black-bread/
Maybe there'll be some black pudding too.

I'd like to know if for those of us who have had black pudding for the last two years may be able to get a golden meal ticket?

[Charliecres]

Why, having done last year's, am I so tempted to do it again? Odd.

It can't be the black pudding, cos I'm a veggie.

[slowupslowdown-under]

Very excited and excellent news!

Well done Stu!

Time to resurrect Team Sheff (but probably should resurrect a mountain bike first too!)

[jay91]

Really want to enter this just need to stop being a wimp

[slarge]

Same caviar and oysters as last year for the first riders home? Better leave early and get a spurt on...

Looking forward to this again this year.

[welshwhit]

Well, look forward to trying to upgrade my food voucher then!

Drew