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CHESHIRE CAT : MARCH 28 / 2010

edited November 2009 in Sportives
Now then chaps... it was fab this year.
WHO'S UP FOR THE 100M HILLY MONSTER AGAIN?

http://www.kilotogo.com/index.php?option=events
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  • This was an excellent event this year. I whole heartedly recommend this ride to everyone in CC Ashwell. The course is brilliant; flat for the first half and hilly for the second.
    Daniel
  • I'll work on the Boss but its not long after Africa so unlikely!
  • I have entered this as apparently it is selling fast. BOOK NOW! It is a great ride.
  • ENTERED! COME ON YA WUSSIES!
  • I'm in for the full 100 too. It was great last year - a real challenge. And it's really well organized, UCI sanctioned and all that. The route looks better this time too and I've got the right gears this time... I hope. Same legs though.

    Perfect pre-Summer incentive training. So, come on CCA - the more the merrier... Am I selling it enough?
  • Robbie's in. Cool. As are two others - so there's the gruppetto sorted. Skelders is looking good for it too. There'll be a few driving up and back on the day so no need for too much disruption. You'd be back home 5-6pm ish?

    1,500 riders can't be wrong...
  • i'm bloody skiing :-(
  • i have just completed my entry - that makes 4!!
  • Thinking of entering this, still one or two places left.
    What sort of times would you guys be expecting to finish in?
    Also, presumably you would travel up together. I'm willing to drive and/or carry bikes if I enter.

    Thanks guys, Peter Green.
  • Just checked out the course profile, they must have reversed it because it appears hilly to start and flat after!
    See it here: http://www.kilotogo.com/media/distance_profile/f944c8bb280d6100b16076733fce29e6.pdf
  • Hi Peter
    Last year, I clocked an easy to remember 7h47m. We stuck together til towards the last feed station. There was great camaraderie.
    I bet the route change was from feedback. Last year the climbs were between 50-90 miles in - not really at my best then!
    I'd recommend joining in. It feels like a major event. And an achievement.
  • Thanks for that Martin, I better start my training programme soon!
    Do you tend to drive up together?
  • Likely mixed: Robbie definitely will be going from Ashwell and back. I might stay with nearby family the night before.

    Go for it before it sells out!!!
  • That's it, I'm registered. My first ever sportive....hopefully not my last!
  • The route is not reversed from last year, it is completely different. This year starts in Crewe, it was Knutsford last year (wasn't it?). I hope this year is a good as 2009; I thought the 2009 route was cracking. Mow Cop stays in, but those dammed cobbles in Alderley are edged out. The HQ was poor though, so maybe Crewe is better and is perhaps driving the change? I hope the doughnuts stay on the menu!
  • It looks like they've increased the capacity for the Cheshire Cat - if anyone else out there still fancies it;
    http://www.kilotogo.com/
  • ok I've booked a place as my next ski weekend may well be moved.

    Robbie, any chance of a lift or is your motor full already?
  • Just signed up to this as well - based on my experience of last Sunday's medium ride I'll need to get an awful lot more miles in the legs!
  • Looks like a we have a good team! Skelders lets talk on Saturday about getting there. Early start.
  • Robbie and I are probably travelling up together on the day. I have a 3 bike car carrier, so can accommodate 2 in my car with myself. I am happy to drive on the day and won't charge for fuel. Any Takers?
  • Martin says he's up for it. Have to work out what time to set off. (?)
    Big ball ache last time with 'the hour' but managed just to get there before 9am...
    othrs stayed local.
  • Am now thinking of booking a local cheapaschips room in Crewe. Setting off Sat eve. Otherwise it looks like a mad early start...
  • What time does the event start, 09:00?

    It was a very cold wait to get through the start gate last year; it took me 10 miles or so to feel my fingers again!
  • Peter. This idea Martin has might be worth considering. It was about 3am that I set off last year (with the hour).
    Setting off late Saturday night and getting to Crewe at midnight.

    Martin / Peter check out...

    http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/CREFAR/crewe-west?CMP=KNC_Gb

    We would have to be quick off the mark and get booked in this week. Starts at £29.
  • Oh...and if there's anyone else interested, entry closes this weekend. Over 2,500 already signed up.
  • edited March 2010
    Premier starts at £60. Instead, I've just booked a twin room at the Waverley hotel - it's right close;
    http://www.waverleyhotelcrewe.co.uk/rooms.php

    Twins are all they've got left - 2 more left. They work out well £34.50. £17 each. top job. Robbie - me and you in here?

    Pete - if you can't go up on Sat eve, Robbie - I can take us up in my car.

    They've got 2 more rooms left Pete if you want to think about it? And anyone else to make it two in that room? If it's just Pete - we'll divide the 2 room costs three ways.

    The lady asked if there was some bike event going on. Everyone asking about secure storage. There ain't - so we'll have to distract security with flashing LED lights and sneak them into the room under blankets.
  • Yes Martin. Deffo take the twin. No beans tho.
    Pete... Get another room mate and we'll split it.
  • I appreciate the information guys. I've managed to book the last twin available at the Waverly. And yes it is very close isn't it!
    Thanks again
  • Anyone want my entry??? I have had all leave cancelled... clashes with my mates 40!!!
  • Hi Cats,
    Do we need to get organised anymore than simply meeting beforehand? Is 20 minutes before the roll out time good? (When is that by the way?)

    From the above I count a team of 6; Iain, Robbie, 'Ribs' Lawless, Phil K, Peter, and myself. Anyone else? Trahern, take Skelders place, it's a great day out!

    Daniel
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