Saturday 25th January - Gran Fondo 1

Currently planning an 84 mile (135kms) route so get the miles in so that you're ready  

Leaving start point @ 09:00
Leaving Willy Wicket @ 09:20

Planning on two stops. First will be at the Waterfall Restaurant in Cheddar and the second will be either Weston Super Mare or Sand Bay.

The route: http://connect.garmin.com/course/5448181

don't use the waterfall ... the food is rubbish in there at the moment ....

If you remember Mark there was that pub in Wedmore where we all stopped once on one of our epics.We put our bikes in the garden if I remember rightly.I cant remember the name but I am sure it can be found on Google stree view.

think it's

The Swan
Cheddar Rd
Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4EQ

www.swanwedmore.com
01934 710337

Just got a pass for the day. I'm in! Better get some training in......

Same day as the Jack & Grace?

Currently in two minds, go skiing the next day so don't want to ruin myself but at the same time I want to do this ride....

Scott.A wrote:

Same day as the Jack & Grace?

I may well have to ditch the Jack & Grace as would be good to get some early mileage in.

Slow_Darren wrote:

Scott.A wrote:

Same day as the Jack & Grace?

I may well have to ditch the Jack & Grace as would be good to get some early mileage in.

Feel guilty about that, but I kinda understand what you are saying. How many are doing the J&G?

No idea how many from NBCC but all sold out with a record 180 riders - I've paid so they won't lose the benefit of 1 less rider on the day.

Thinking about it i'm going stick with the J&G and go in NBCC colours. I'm sure that there will be plenty of opportunities to get in some monster rides this year.

Maybe worth bringing some get me home lights just in case!

Meet you at warmley on the cycle track.

A couple of mates are considering coming along for this one as well.

Getting excited about this now. Bike has been in for a service, new headset, bottom bracket, chain, rear sprocket and break blocks later and I am much poorer but will be glad of the new gear on Saturday i'm sure!

jcreed wrote:

Getting excited about this now. Bike has been in for a service, new headset, bottom bracket, chain, rear sprocket and break blocks later and I am much poorer but will be glad of the new gear on Saturday i'm sure!

Sounds good. Have you been for a check ride yet?

Not yet, they still have it. Got a it of a scare when they said it would take a week to get the bottom bracket I need. Avoided that by sourcing it myself and making it known that I need the bike back by Friday at the latest!

jcreed wrote:

Not yet, they still have it. Got a it of a scare when they said it would take a week to get the bottom bracket I need. Avoided that by sourcing it myself and making it known that I need the bike back by Friday at the latest!

No worries, see you Saturday.

Ah James you will discover that Wiggle or Chain Reaction Cycles are very good and their delivery is extremely good.Looks like we will have to get you up to speed in repairing yourself.It is very satisfying.And there are lots of members who will help you out.One the one and only Mr Mills is not a million miles away from you.

I've used wiggle a lot, very good. This time I managed to get the BB through Halfords, cheaper and I can pick it up and take it straight to the shop to be fitted. I would love to be able to do more repairs and maintenance at home. Im happy cleaning, lubing, greasing etc.

Go on get some tools and have a play.There are loads of You tube vids on "how to".Or just post up your query someone will sure as hell help you out.
Something like this is a pretty good start most of what you need in the kit.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-tools-bike-tool-kit-18-piece/rp-prod40997

She's back and running beautifully. Looking forward to Saturday even more now.

jcreed wrote:

She's back and running beautifully. Looking forward to Saturday even more now.

Good man!

be at the start point with Steve hope the weather treats us nicely.  

ricky G wrote:

be at the start point with Steve hope the weather treats us nicely.  

It looks ok at the moment. Rain will come along Saturday evening and we should be home by then!

aerobully wrote:

ricky G wrote:

be at the start point with Steve hope the weather treats us nicely.  

It looks ok at the moment. Rain will come along Saturday evening and we should be home by then!

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