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Ashwell - Wells - Ashwell
So in conjunction with the 123 miler, I thought I'd start up a little thread to see who would be interested in the there and back version, which I believe will be 200 miles. I know Robbie mentioned something on the other thread, but it'd be good to have a few numbers and see who's up for it.
Thoughts please...
Thoughts please...
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In the meantime... here are the final tweaked routes;
http://www.bikemap.net/en/route/1011050-ashwell-wells-next-the-sea/
http://www.bikemap.net/en/route/1187762-wells-next-the-sea-kings-lynn/
If you went there and back on the same route, it'd be about 186 miles.
If those riding back all the way followed us King's Lynn bound riders for the first 17 miles there and then connected back on to the route at Great Massingham, you'd be looking at nearly 190 miles in total.
At the mo, forecast says headwind out, tailwind riding back...
Deffo two bottles and plenty of bars. As the other ride informs... lights a must.
Will do you have the garmin route or do we simply double back on the original?
Come with us at 8am and be sure of the way [there]. We should be leaving Wells around 3.30pm, allowing for a few punctures and lunch stop at Narborough. If it does turn into puncture hell - shoot off ahead.
Gives you approx 4hrs of light with 93 miles to do for the return. You might not have too many night miles to do, and you might pick up a few others feeling good at Wells who are up for the return. Particularly if the forecasted tailwind remains.
Something to ponder.
If not we'll set off early and see the groups on the way back and in the three tons!
The push from Narborough sounds like a good idea.
7am leaving the tuns, I'll have a look at the route and see where there are suitable places for quick food stops, dashing into shops and picking up things to eat on the way, we'll of course stop at wells for a wee while to soak up chips and ponder the return leg. Bring plenty of energy bars and a few gels for the way back (something I struggle with on long rides is staying awake towards the end, especially after you've eaten something, a caffeine gel does the trick rather well). Bring a debit/credit card and some cash, I should imagine we'll be stopping more frequently than on the normal club run. Some big bottles and a few spare inners and a boot, spare link etc. Although we'll be at laughing pace, it's best not to stop for long too often otherwise we'll never get home. Couple of good lights won't go amiss too, just in case it gets dark. I'll have a Garmin with the route on and a spare in my back pocket too, just in case the batteries dwindle, but this shouldn't be a problem. If anybody else has a Garmin with GPS on it would be good if they have the route too.
So far it looks like just Robbie, James and myself. A few more would be most welcome and seeing as there are no hills, I think you might be surprised at how far you can actually ride in a day. Any more takers?
Oh, and comfy shorts are a VERY good idea. Chamois cream aplenty...
Nice one.
I use two of these lights for my overnight stuff. Also used them on the Dun Run with Will last year. Pretty good.
Understatement of the year.
They're so bright that you can see the skeleton of the rider in front.
Good sale price on for it here
The 'Mk 2' version has the best spec. You can do that thing with them where you use it as a battery too: for yer garmins etc. They're nice and tiny.
If I could borrow your light that would be great. I looked at various shops whilst in London today but none had any stock. If you email me your address I could come and pick it up tomorrow evening. mhillier@savills.com.
Thanks
Martin
Maybe a beer when we get back? Dunno, just throwing it out there...
Martin L, if you've got any advice on other places to stop or particularly long patches with no shops could you let us know? ta