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General Category => Club Runs => Topic started by: Andy H on October 08, 2014, 10:19:26 PM
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A suggestion for Sunday, plenty of climbing but mostly in the first half then a thrash along the cost with a cafe stop in Llantwit if needed.
http://connect.garmin.com/course/8160499
See you Sunday!
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I get to the Garmin Site but then Garmin says;
Error
Sorry, but it appears that an error occurred.
...and I can't see the route.
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I can view it fine on my phone Jason. About 7 climbs in total but nothing too bad. And it stays fairly local.
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Hmm, just tried two different computers on two different internet connections with the same error :o
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It's working now ~ I had to sign in to Garmin Connect to be able to view the route.
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Think this is the same, for Strava fans!
http://www.strava.com/routes/1044026
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Looks good. I plan to be there.
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Yep - tail end Charlie reporting for duty!
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Might miss out Ynysmaerdy as its always v. wet even in summer and meet you at the other side.
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If I have any energy tomorrow, I'll join you all at the start or finish of the bit through llantrisant road. Currently suffering from what in theory was an easy spin this avo, after a week off the bike with something inbetween a old and flu!
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I meant Llantrisant Forest not Road!
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Fantastic turnout this morning, counted 27 may have been one or two more by the time we set off.
An upward trickle from the Amblers meant that FIFTEEN pacers set off on out 'lumpy' route.
Steven, Steve C, Toestrap Steve, Terry A, Neil, Mark, Chris G, Allan, Haydn, Haydn's mate 'Towser'? Wayne, Chris R, Jayson,Ben and me. We met up with Rob at LLantrisant for a total of SIXTEEN pacers, I think the most I've seen on a club run. After the warm up of Heol Las and Ynsymaerdy we headed on to Tonypandy and the climb up to Trebanog, I could see we were in for a tough day as the climbers headed off into the distance Allan leading the way but Ben, Neil and Jayson also making it look easy. Quick decent into Penygraig (lost Chris Reed with a broken spoke-hope you made it home ok) then down towards Pontypridd and the toughest climb of the day Penycoedcae.
Rob and Ben setting the pace, with Allan and Haydn making an effort to catch them. The grupetto had formed by this time with Steven, Wayne and myself keeping our own pace at the rear.
Fast section to Church Village, Treforest and Taffs Well and the grind up Heol Goch to Pentyrch. No idea of the order up here as the gap from the front riders to the rear of the group was growing by each pedal revolution, rear guard was joined by 'Towser' who had been going really well until this point. (Badly in need of an energy bar, it turned out as found his form again for the rest of the ride).
Powered through the lanes tO P.S.E. and the Gwern - Y - Steeple climb. At this point the 'promoted' Amblers tried to put the boot in, with 'turbo' Terry and Neil (who looked like he was on EPO sandwiches) stormed to the front, the majority of the Pacers sitting at the rear and wondering whether to revoke their invite to ride with us!! :-[ ;D
Steven and myself then led a gallop over the moor to Llancadle and Steven hitched a ride to Llantwit behind a tractor while the rest of the group got caught by the traffic light at East Aberthaw.
Cafe stop at Velo in Llantwit, well deserved and badly needed in my case, legs were shot by this time. Bravely attempted to set the pace after the cafe stop but was soon hanging off the back.
Talk on nutrition on Friday, quickly forgotten as I've just eaten my body weight in Dark chocolate and Doritos but feeling great, so think I'll wash them down with a beer!
Excellent ride, at a good pace, with pretty good discipline in the group today.
Good to see some Amblers move up (I think!) and welcome to possible new members.
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Great turn out today and a really good write up there Andy.
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Amazing to have 27 of us and all be roughly the same pace. Don't recall any waiting around...could have done with some mind! It was a long lonely ride back from Llantwit to Cardiff after coffee, into an increasingly stiff breeze. The only savour was being able to go at my own, slower, pace!
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Good ride by all. I hate that Penycoedcae climb, but I know it's good for me. Notice from Strava that Jason T and Neil took no prisoners on the descent though.
Another high mileage week for me - quiet week coming up (bike-wise). Working next weekend so won't be out.
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Yes another good Club Ride today . That was a great route Andy.
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+1 on an enjoyable ride over a good/testing route and a good write-up Andy.
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Got home fine on my rapidly Pringle like real wheel, looks like my excersion to a 28 spoke rear wheel now over (two broken spokes in a couple of months) - looking to get a hand built 36 spoke job for the winter - any advice for a reasonable bullet proof wheel for the heavier gentleman? :-)
Already recieved some good advice from Jason, but more welcome!
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Thanks for a great ride today. Tozer said he would be back for more pain when he's home! Thanks for the tips and advise from the regular pacers!
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Got home fine on my rapidly Pringle like real wheel, looks like my excersion to a 28 spoke rear wheel now over (two broken spokes in a couple of months) - looking to get a hand built 36 spoke job for the winter - any advice for a reasonable bullet proof wheel for the heavier gentleman? :-)
Already recieved some good advice from Jason, but more welcome!
Not advice as such but wonder if 25mm tyres would help protect the spokes, however many. Seems logical that's all.
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Thanks Rob - that's a damn good shout - 25s it is!
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I've fitted 25mm armadillos for the winter, smoother ride and hopefully better traction.
Also like pedalling through treacle ,so hopefully will feel faster in Spring. Or just slower over the winter.
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I use 25mm tyres in winter. Michelin Lithium 2s. £14 squid each. They are comfy ride though. I can tolerate the odd puncture for in exchange for a better ride.