CraZyCupCake Posted April 16, 2019 Share jinne this looks lekker! I'm pretty sure I'm too slow (and on MTB) to keep up with the tail-enders though...if I have to bail en route, what would the best options be? I won't mind bailing and then meandering back (might bring a mate along), but quite keen to do Chappies by moonlight, though... (and no, I'm not one of those saying I'm undertrained and unfit - I'm a 5-hour Argus type, so would very possibly not make cut-off...)I will definitely be at the back,so you wont be alone. Edited April 16, 2019 by scottydoesntknow nicsname 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-squared Posted April 16, 2019 Share Came across this thread now. Sounds epic. Makes me want to head off to CT now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted April 16, 2019 Share Don't want to be a party pooper or the voice of doom but while last year's was a blast there were one or 2 sketchy moments with people setting up for the running race with their backs to the oncoming bicycles carrying crates of cokes and setting up trestle tables not expecting bicycles to come barreling through. Also section of M4 to Tokai was not closed and open to traffic at the time we went through so .... This isn't the reason I'm not riding this crash event this year though - just wanted to say be careful - the people on the road won't be expecting a peleton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicsname Posted April 16, 2019 Share Don't want to be a party pooper or the voice of doom but while last year's was a blast there were one or 2 sketchy moments with people setting up for the running race with their backs to the oncoming bicycles carrying crates of cokes and setting up trestle tables not expecting bicycles to come barreling through. Also section of M4 to Tokai was not closed and open to traffic at the time we went through so .... This isn't the reason I'm not riding this crash event this year though - just wanted to say be careful - the people on the road won't be expecting a peleton. Thanks for the heads up Mamil - I'll mention this in the briefing Meezo and Mamil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted April 16, 2019 Share Don't want to be a party pooper or the voice of doom but while last year's was a blast there were one or 2 sketchy moments with people setting up for the running race with their backs to the oncoming bicycles carrying crates of cokes and setting up trestle tables not expecting bicycles to come barreling through. Also section of M4 to Tokai was not closed and open to traffic at the time we went through so .... This isn't the reason I'm not riding this crash event this year though - just wanted to say be careful - the people on the road won't be expecting a peleton. We had a disc brake vs rim brake moment a few years ago with exactly that scenario.Luckily my ninja reflexes steered me away from the disc brake equipped bike i.e. he stopped, while I avoided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted April 16, 2019 Share It wouldn't be a good event if you didn't have some stories afterwards Pure Savage and nicsname 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted April 16, 2019 Share Don't want to be a party pooper or the voice of doom but while last year's was a blast there were one or 2 sketchy moments with people setting up for the running race with their backs to the oncoming bicycles carrying crates of cokes and setting up trestle tables not expecting bicycles to come barreling through. Also section of M4 to Tokai was not closed and open to traffic at the time we went through so .... This isn't the reason I'm not riding this crash event this year though - just wanted to say be careful - the people on the road won't be expecting a peleton.Wait a second, the times I have done it the spectators and people setting up water tables hear the screams of STRAVA from miles away!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted April 16, 2019 Share Of the castle variety Ebike litE beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwightman Posted April 17, 2019 Share Ebike litE beer Probably a better option at 6:30am anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwightman Posted April 17, 2019 Share It wouldn't be a good event if you didn't have some stories afterwards Agreed, this makes it all the more appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devocean Posted April 18, 2019 Share Just came across this yesterday, sounds like fun. I'm in...if I can get up on time Hamstring, Pure Savage and nicsname 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannygirl Posted April 18, 2019 Share I will definitely be at the back,so you wont be alone.If the weather holds, I'm likely to pitch up - but will just slink away on a side street somewhere if it looks as if I can't keep up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted April 18, 2019 Share That's 3 of us. I'll be at the back too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Le Cok Posted April 18, 2019 Share Sad to be missing it this year! Have a great ride, it is always so much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted April 18, 2019 Share Sad to be missing it this year! Have a great ride, it is always so much fun! Don't you have to race Elites..... Pure Savage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie88 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Bleak I am missing this year - enjoy everyone! Pure Savage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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