RyanF Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I have had to withdraw from the Fred due to a dodgy knee. Iain Couttie is taking my place for digs and ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted May 1, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Ryan, that's a pity. From reading the bumf the organisers sent it looks like entrants have to provide photographic ID at sign on. Given that you are at least 40 years younger than Coutts & considerably better looking than him this could be problematic. They may be reasonable tho. Suppose Iain could ride anyway-it's not closed roads. Coutts, no offence but you are old & ugly. RyanF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted May 2, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Nae luck Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted May 2, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 That's a shame Ryan, hope its not serious RyanF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted May 2, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Now that I am doing the ride, I am staying at the yha Grasmere. Does anyone want to share a lift I don't mind driving or getting a lift. iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanF Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Cheers, thankfully Nothing serious. Under normal riding it doesn't bother me but standing up which i am sure i would need to do a lot of on the Fred it gives me jip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted May 2, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Ryan rest might help you a few days off the bike RyanF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted May 3, 2017 Members Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Good luck to all the JWCC dong the Fred this weekend. Hope all goes okay and weather gods are kind to you all RyanF, Darryl Gunson, robster82 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted May 4, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 So what time are we rolling out at? I'd prefer an early start so I: a) avoid any cut off issues get home early as I'm working Monday c) cos how Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted May 4, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 0800 start finish 1500 or there abouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted May 4, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 0800 start finish 1500 or there abouts DavidC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted May 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Sounds good to me guys, really looking forward to this 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 5, 2017 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I'm thinking an 8 start should be good. Maybe a bit earlier say 7.30? Thinking that 8 hours or less is a reasonable time for such a crack squad, so that would be a 3.30 finish. An hour or so refuelling and collecting medals etc and we should be back home for 7. DavidC and ginty001 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted May 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I'm thinking an 8 start should be good. Maybe a bit earlier say 7.30? Thinking that 8 hours or less is a reasonable time for such a crack squad, so that would be a 3.30 finish. An hour or so refuelling and collecting medals etc and we should be back home for 7. Given the Casino closes at 6am, that gives us an hour and a half to get freshened up and get some breakfast, sounds like a plan .. DavidC, Darryl Gunson, James and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Have a blast team JWCC, really wish I was there. Wetaher looks as good as it can be Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted May 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Given the Casino closes at 6am, that gives us an hour and a half to get freshened up and get some breakfast, sounds like a plan .. Given the Casino closes at 6am, that gives us an hour and a half to get freshened up and get some breakfast, sounds like a plan .. The casino does breakfast & gin can be used as shower gel. PaulL and ginty001 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted May 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I'll bring the sun cream 😎 ginty001, Darryl Gunson and James 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted May 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Forecast looking mega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 5, 2017 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 might even wear shorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted May 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I haven't been to a hostel in 30 years so don't know how much they have moved on, if at all. When I went you had to do chores in the morning & you kept your food in an open rack in the kitchen. So I'm wondering, do they do breakfasts or is it a case of having to go out the night before a kill a squirrel with a bow & arrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted May 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Good luck guys. Gutted to be missing this Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted May 5, 2017 Members Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 All the best for Sunday, folks. Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted May 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Good luck everyone looks like a cracking weather forecast! After about 90 miles you'll see Hardknott snaking up the hillside in the distance - the next few miles will amongst the toughest you'll ever do (partly because the previous 90 miles are so tough!) but once you get through the next 20 miles to the finish then pretty much nothing will phase you on a bike for the rest of the year. Worth keeping an eye on tyre pressure due to the nature of some of the descents. Im sure you all know that already though. Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Jan said... but once you get through the next 20 miles to the finish then pretty much nothing will phase you on a bike for the rest of the year. - not even a DA, it will be a scoosh after the FW Darryl Gunson and George 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted May 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Jan said... but once you get through the next 20 miles to the finish then pretty much nothing will phase you on a bike for the rest of the year. - not even a DA, it will be a scoosh after the FW Paul, the single Arran put years on me- I'll leave the doubler to the younger/fitter & old enough to know better. You fit into two of those categories 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.