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Beds Road Reliability Trials
These rides have been mentioned on here and I pulled the following off of a recent post from Mark Gray on the BRC forum. Will try to make at least one of these.
JP
Very pleased to confirm that once again we will be hosting the first of our 2 reliability rides on Sunday 7 February 2016. This event is open to all. In the past we have had over 150 riders take part - its a challenge, but a fun one, and with great company.
What is it, basically a group ride, like a sportive, without the sign posting, but we provide a map, and gpx files, plus hopefully some riders to tackle the event with.
Hopefully you have done this before, and know what to expect and are looking forwards to coming along on the day and testing your reliability..............if you are new to this, give it a go. I hope you all have a great ride. Declare your interest here, ask any questions, and see you on the sunday. The part 2 is on the 21st, and is the 70 miler............
More info - As previously - Times: There are to be three time slots based upon your expected average speed. This is to ensure all riders return to the clubhouse for 12:30pm where soup, rolls and hot drinks will be served.
· < 15mph Depart 8:00am to 8:15am
· 15 to 18 mph Depart 8:45am to 9:00am
· > 18 mph Depart 9:15am to 9:30am
The Clubhouse will be open from 07:30 - 15:00.
Cost:
· £4 for BRCC members, £5 for non members
Can we please ask you to sign in and out when you finish so we can account for everyone.
Route / Maps / Directions:
· Start & Finish - BRCC Clubhouse Cardington.
· The route follows the traditional route for this event, ie Out to Podington and back.
· Printed maps and directions available on day.
· provisional GPX also on the BRCC Facebook and Webpages - these may differ on the day due to road works, or other things that may pop up
o 58 Mile route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3952786
o 70 Mile route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4034933
Food: Free soup, roll & hot tea / coffee on return
JP
Very pleased to confirm that once again we will be hosting the first of our 2 reliability rides on Sunday 7 February 2016. This event is open to all. In the past we have had over 150 riders take part - its a challenge, but a fun one, and with great company.
What is it, basically a group ride, like a sportive, without the sign posting, but we provide a map, and gpx files, plus hopefully some riders to tackle the event with.
Hopefully you have done this before, and know what to expect and are looking forwards to coming along on the day and testing your reliability..............if you are new to this, give it a go. I hope you all have a great ride. Declare your interest here, ask any questions, and see you on the sunday. The part 2 is on the 21st, and is the 70 miler............
More info - As previously - Times: There are to be three time slots based upon your expected average speed. This is to ensure all riders return to the clubhouse for 12:30pm where soup, rolls and hot drinks will be served.
· < 15mph Depart 8:00am to 8:15am
· 15 to 18 mph Depart 8:45am to 9:00am
· > 18 mph Depart 9:15am to 9:30am
The Clubhouse will be open from 07:30 - 15:00.
Cost:
· £4 for BRCC members, £5 for non members
Can we please ask you to sign in and out when you finish so we can account for everyone.
Route / Maps / Directions:
· Start & Finish - BRCC Clubhouse Cardington.
· The route follows the traditional route for this event, ie Out to Podington and back.
· Printed maps and directions available on day.
· provisional GPX also on the BRCC Facebook and Webpages - these may differ on the day due to road works, or other things that may pop up
o 58 Mile route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3952786
o 70 Mile route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4034933
Food: Free soup, roll & hot tea / coffee on return
Comments
There are 5 up for a TTT styley approach to this so far then for the Sun 7th Feb one. 58 miles. Much like the approach taken at the London Phoenix ride: team effort, sharing the front. i.e. Let's stick Vince on the front til he blows up halfway.
Let's try for the 18mph+ option if the weather all right. 9.15am. Previously it's been great to have a bit of an en masse racelike start. All welcome.
Jeremy P
Martin L
Matt S
Vince
Daniel D
40 minutes guaranteed, thereafter subject to potential loss of power or catastrophic failure. Please see instructions for details.
Jeremy P
Martin L
Matt S
Vince
Daniel D
Tim D
40 minutes of CX welly only needs to average 87mph to cover 58 miles. A lot less than 105mph.
Hopefully that reassures you n' Tim.
Tim, Which tyres and 20 or 25 PSI?
John
Martin L
Matt S
Vince
Daniel D
Tim D
MC
Andy R
Pete W
Will
Let's try and set off at 9.15am, start of the >18mph posse, and give it a go?
There's a few more details on Beds Road website if you scroll down the home page. Link.
We can discuss the £5 entry/free soup paradox en route.
Anyone else upferit?
Cheers
Chris
Martin L
Matt S
Vince
Daniel D
Tim D
MC
Andy R
Pete W
Will
Chris B
The clubhouse is the church hall looking building near Cardington. There'll be plenty of bikes outside - can't miss it.
https://goo.gl/maps/6F5x3Cr48to
Jeremy P
Martin L
Matt S
Vince
Daniel D
Tim D
MC
Andy R
Pete W
Will
Chris B
Phil K
...anyone riding over?
Do you fancy heading across, leaving Langford around 8.15
will hopefully jump on for a bit as you all fly past.
new routes on the beds road site: beds road
Would offer a lift over but im in the roofrack less fiesta with bike wedged in so cant help there, sorry.
Looks less wet tomorrow but a tad breezy. looking forward to it!
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/11512925
Aiming to arrive 8.45am. See you there.