I'm in. The delights of the Travelodge await me too
Thai Basil fed us well before the 2014 event, so I'm tempted to go back. It's at no1 Cavendish Street in Skipton (and if that's not a good omen for some classy cycling, I don't know what is)
dropping down to collect stuff from Robbie and hopefully Daniel so will meet you all at the Thai for a meal and wish you all well. I'll be doing a circular ride on Sunday which brings me to Tan Hill so I can cheer you all on....we can discuss your estimated arrival times so I can get my ride timed to see you all.
Sounds good. I'm hoping to get up to Skipton on Saturday with enough time to ride to Grassington and register. Take a chance to look around the start area/car parks and soak in the atmosphere.
Weather forecast looking ok at the moment. I heard the weather at last weekend's Fred Whitton was not so good.
I'm staying with family in Shipley so won't be joining you for the meal Saturday. What time are you planning on starting off Sunday. Just had a look at the weather and not looking too great at the moment, light rain and quite windy. A hard ride is looking like a very hard ride!
Coal Road climb? I recall it being tough. Tougher, maybe: the descent a mile or two after! The switchbacks on the big drop down to Lea Yeat were a surprise and had the wheels screeching hot.
Check yer brakes! Have a great trip, team! Go For Gravy!
The terrain is such that the hills will magnify the effect of different paces within a group, so holding a train together will be problematic. So, I for one, am not interested in holding back such an ensemble. We have a large group, so can accommodate different approaches.
Let's discuss this in the restaurant. (JT, let us know your thoughts)
I agree with you Daniel, keeping together will be difficult and I don't want people waiting for me at the top of every hill. It would be great to set off as a group at 7am then see how we go from there with individuals settling into their own pace.
Jane if we time it right looking at the map those strong gusts you mentioned may blow us up that last hill a couple of you have already talked about above. I'm really looking forward to it whatever the weather, a bit of wind and rain will add to the challenge and let's face it 'it really is grim up north'
Trying to find registration information.... proving difficult. Anyone know a link or got an info pack? I've found the race HQ. Is that where we sign on Saturday afternoon?
Just checked local weather for Sunday guys....that 40-42 gusting will be mostly in your face from Arkengarthdale to Tan Hill. It's a tough climb with one or two minor descents but not much in the way of recovery. I'll come informed with the latest predictions on Saturday at the thai restaurant.
Temperature (°C) 10°C 11°C Wind Speed (mph) Starts 07.00 Wind Speed 16 mph West South Westerly to Wind Speed 18 mph Westerly with Wind Gusts 40-42 mph Westerly from 09.00 to 15.00 Wind Speed 15 mph West South Westerly from 15.00 onwards.
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Thai Basil fed us well before the 2014 event, so I'm tempted to go back. It's at no1 Cavendish Street in Skipton (and if that's not a good omen for some classy cycling, I don't know what is)
Who's in?
Daniel
Daniel - I don't think John can join us, but hoping to see Tania, Martin, Pete, Robbie as well as Jeremy and Geoff
Contact me here to arrange the transfer if interested.
Weather forecast looking ok at the moment. I heard the weather at last weekend's Fred Whitton was not so good.
Save something for the hill after the last feed station. It's a good one...
Will text you when I get to the hotel.
Bad weather is kind of the norm for this area. Good caution from Graham, the descents are tricky. Oh, and don't look up after the last feed stop!
Daniel
Check yer brakes! Have a great trip, team! Go For Gravy!
FYI my preference is Blue Train.
Let's discuss this in the restaurant. (JT, let us know your thoughts)
Daniel
From memory, Tan Hill is v exposed and with a 20mph headwind that could be v tough indeed. But hey, nobody said the Etape would be easy
Jane if we time it right looking at the map those strong gusts you mentioned may blow us up that last hill a couple of you have already talked about above. I'm really looking forward to it whatever the weather, a bit of wind and rain will add to the challenge and let's face it 'it really is grim up north'
I've found the race HQ. Is that where we sign on Saturday afternoon?
Wharfedale Rugby Club
Grassington, BD23 5BS
cheers
R
Weather forecast details for Sunday 17 May.
Just checked local weather for Sunday guys....that 40-42 gusting will be mostly in your face from Arkengarthdale to Tan Hill. It's a tough climb with one or two minor descents but not much in the way of recovery. I'll come informed with the latest predictions on Saturday at the thai restaurant.
Weather Conditions
Sunny Intervals Light Rain Shower Sunny Intervals
Temperature (°C)
10°C 11°C
Wind Speed (mph)
Starts 07.00 Wind Speed 16 mph West South Westerly to Wind Speed 18 mph Westerly with Wind Gusts 40-42 mph Westerly from 09.00 to 15.00 Wind Speed 15 mph West South Westerly from 15.00 onwards.