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PARIS - NICE 2015 TRAINING WEEKENDS
We spoke about a series of dates for back to back rides up at Geoff's farm in North Yorkshire. Great way to get some proper climbing in for Paris - Nice riders and for other CCA riders who would like to build up their climbing legs (some I've spoken to already). It's a case of driving up and riding. Easy as that. Maybe drive up early Friday morning to get a 50M ride in that day, the long ride on the Saturday, and another 50M ride on the Sunday. It's flexible. Of course it pends on weather, and some of the dates may change if it decides to snow up there or become waterlogged and dangerous. Accommodation on the farm is flexible with 6 in the caravan plus plenty of space for tents etc. We can sort that out nearer the time. But for starters here are the proposed dates.
17-19 April
29-31 May (Robbie can't do May)
12-15 June
24-26 July
21-23 Aug
(5 - 12 Sept Paris-Nice)
So have a look and pencil them in your diaries.... and we'll start talking about April first.
Geoff has mapped out a challenging route:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/443165932
17-19 April
29-31 May (Robbie can't do May)
12-15 June
24-26 July
21-23 Aug
(5 - 12 Sept Paris-Nice)
So have a look and pencil them in your diaries.... and we'll start talking about April first.
Geoff has mapped out a challenging route:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/443165932
Comments
Away in Florida on hols that week, so no can do.
Thanks for arranging and very kind offer from Geoff.
John
Consider my place a satellite location for CCAshwell and come to enjoy some really beautiful countryside, great routes, and traffic free (or mostly) roads.
Besides, I miss ny cycling friends taking the p*ss, so feel free.
I should be OK for April. I would be able to take one extra person in my car.
Thanks Geoff for allowing us to use your facilities. Looking forward to coming up and taking the p*ss soon!
May is Chiltern 100
June is a possibility though...
what is your actual address Geoff?
Plover Hall
Gilmonby
BARNARD CASTLE
DL12 9LU
01833628130 mobile 07985 096231
see you all soon
Don't worry. Sure we will have a great 3 days of fine weather. Not been on bike for 2 weeks as had to get on with various building works.....hope to get a couple of good rides in before you all descend on me :-)
Routes for you.
Day 1........http://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/394886936
Day 2........http://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/571788756
Day 3.......http://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/222985027
As I said earlier.I intend taking it easy for pace our first two weekends. There are some challenging climbs here and if some want to test their legs for speed then they are more than welcome to go ahead. If you log these on your garmins then we can meet up at agreed stopping places. All routes are planned with a midway cafe stop for chats and refuelling.
Looking forward to it.
My thinking is easy for the first two weekends then if some wish to they can do some of the same routes and try going faster on 3rd weekend. I would be very interested to see what you fit climbers would do with these routes and it would give me a good marker of how much I needed to improve if possible.
Also, a note to those who can't make the first weekend. I'm sure Robbie would agree with this. The mobile home is unused and always available, so why don't others arrange a different weekend that suits them and come on up.
If there are other riders in the club who want to experience riding in these hills you are all welcome so just let me know who and when.
Had to do some sheep relocation duties for Ann today so no riding although the weather is still fine here. One more session of duty on the farm tomorrow and will venture out on the bike again if the weather holds.
Just hope it is like this when you all come here in 10 days time.
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Good to see Sean on form again. You were missed.
Sorry I can't make this trip due to rugby tournaments over the weekend. I have consoled myself by booking a flight to Majorca for a few days at the end of the month:) any good routes in the mountains would be gratefully received
Just concerned that the wonderful weather we have been enjoying comes back for the lads on Friday