| Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep | |
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tim80bwi
Location : Horfield Posts : 226 Join date : 2013-09-22 Age : 34
| Subject: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:38 pm | |
| This Saturday, a few of us will be heading over to Wales to ride the full Velothon route (circa 90mi). The plan will be to drive over the bridge and park (probably near Magor) and join the route. We'll be aiming to set off (from Magor) at around 9am. Cafe stops provisionally Abergavenny and Caerphilly (suggestions welcome!). Anyone is welcome to join, but please ensure you know what this route entails. Draft route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12370965Note: I will be tweaking this when I get round to it to sort out some of the gritty dual carriageway sections. | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Mon Feb 29, 2016 12:20 am | |
| This was something I was planning to do but I was going to avoid Cardiff. This is the route I had in mind: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12377737It's shorter but in avoiding Cardiff and A roads as much as possible it does mean more climbing. If it's not raining I can recommend the Oasis cafe in Abergavenny. Down-to-Earth grub at very reasonable prices but you do have to eat outdoors as only the serving hatch is covered. I'm not familiar with any cafes in Caerphilly. Sadly I have to work Saturday morning so I won't be able to join you. |
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Chateau1984
Location : Stoke Gifford Posts : 262 Join date : 2014-03-30 Age : 40
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:18 pm | |
| - Gary wrote:
- This was something I was planning to do but I was going to avoid Cardiff. This is the route I had in mind:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12377737
It's shorter but in avoiding Cardiff and A roads as much as possible it does mean more climbing.
If it's not raining I can recommend the Oasis cafe in Abergavenny. Down-to-Earth grub at very reasonable prices but you do have to eat outdoors as only the serving hatch is covered. I'm not familiar with any cafes in Caerphilly.
Sadly I have to work Saturday morning so I won't be able to join you. Might be a good idea to avoid Cardiff Centre on a Saturday. Thanks for this Gary | |
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scanavan
Location : Stoke Gifford Posts : 151 Join date : 2014-04-06 Age : 40
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:35 pm | |
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tim80bwi
Location : Horfield Posts : 226 Join date : 2013-09-22 Age : 34
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:38 pm | |
| So far it's me, Ryan, Alain and potentially James I think. | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:42 am | |
| Yeah I'm in. |
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Chateau1984
Location : Stoke Gifford Posts : 262 Join date : 2014-03-30 Age : 40
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Wed Mar 02, 2016 1:30 pm | |
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scanavan
Location : Stoke Gifford Posts : 151 Join date : 2014-04-06 Age : 40
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Wed Mar 02, 2016 4:07 pm | |
| On that note. I'll pass until the weather picks up. | |
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funkyfearon
Location : Filton Park Posts : 399 Join date : 2014-06-04 Age : 46
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Thu Mar 03, 2016 2:02 pm | |
| Tim, looks like I'll be able to come along on Saturday. I'll be driving so if anyone wants to jump in with me I'd be happy for the company. Just check the forecast for Saturday and it now looks a bit better. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2657815 | |
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tim80bwi
Location : Horfield Posts : 226 Join date : 2013-09-22 Age : 34
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:30 am | |
| Yea Saturday is looking pretty pleasant so I think I'm going to press ahead with this. I'll get the route formalities sorted tomorrow afternoon, but still interested if anyone has any suggestions for a second cafe stop. Would be great to have you along Paul! I don't suppose you still have that super bike rack? | |
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funkyfearon
Location : Filton Park Posts : 399 Join date : 2014-06-04 Age : 46
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:09 am | |
| Yes still got it so I've got space for me and three others if needed | |
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scanavan
Location : Stoke Gifford Posts : 151 Join date : 2014-04-06 Age : 40
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:07 am | |
| Can I change my mind and join you assuming there is room for one more? | |
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Chateau1984
Location : Stoke Gifford Posts : 262 Join date : 2014-03-30 Age : 40
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:27 am | |
| I think at the moment the definates are Paul, Tim, you, me. | |
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scanavan
Location : Stoke Gifford Posts : 151 Join date : 2014-04-06 Age : 40
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:40 am | |
| Ryan was in aswell. James and Gary were maybes. | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:03 am | |
| Yeah If i could grab a lift that would be cool. I can chuck in some P-money.
If there isnt any space, I have a bike rack if anyone has a car |
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funkyfearon
Location : Filton Park Posts : 399 Join date : 2014-06-04 Age : 46
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:19 pm | |
| If it's only 5 of us I do have a roof mount as well so I could get us all in although I've never used it before. | |
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Chateau1984
Location : Stoke Gifford Posts : 262 Join date : 2014-03-30 Age : 40
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:31 pm | |
| Guys can you all pm me your mobile numbers and I'll set up a Whatsapp group to discuss tomorrows plans. | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:34 pm | |
| I was never a maybe as I have work in the morning. Have a good ride guys and take care, especially on the high ground. For your second cafe stop you're bound to find something in Caerphilly. |
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tim80bwi
Location : Horfield Posts : 226 Join date : 2013-09-22 Age : 34
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:38 pm | |
| Tomorrow's final route for future reference: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12438650119km with 2 cafe stops: 39km: Oasis Snack Bar 86km: Caerphilly Mountain Snack Bar Not 100% the original route, but mostly dual-carriageway free which is a blessing! | |
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bigsenior
Location : Very north Bristol Posts : 9762 Join date : 2010-04-29 Age : 71
| Subject: Re: Saturday 5th March - Velothon Prep Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:49 pm | |
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