Cyclone Charity Ride

Subject: Cyclone Charity Ride Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:31 am

In my NY reso's I want to hug more trees, bring peace to Southshields and bring my carbon count down (not my bars and stem by the way!!)

Also, I thought it would be good for Cyclone to undertake monumental challenge all in the name of charity. How about a 1 day, 100 mile ride for charity. bounce

One charity I have raised money for in the past is the British Diabetic Association, as I and a number of the members, have close relatives and friends with Diabetes.

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So, how about it, 100 miles in 1 day. Maybe the South Downs for the MTB'rs, maybe the London Marathon route 4 times, for the Roadies.

Its a worth while cause and would be a great training goal.

Who's in?
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Subject: Re: Cyclone Charity Ride Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:38 am

Defo, count me in

Subject: Re: Cyclone Charity Ride Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:01 am

Me too.

Now to decide, road or rough stuff

Subject: Re: Cyclone Charity Ride Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:48 am

There is the Etape du Dales ride which is 110 miles in Yorkshire on 20th May which I think you can ride for Charity

http://www.etapedudales.co.uk/index.htm

Subject: Re: Cyclone Charity Ride Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:48 am

OK, how about we do 200 miles.

100 on road one day, and 100 off road the next day?
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Subject: Re: Cyclone Charity Ride Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:57 am

Perhaps a marathon the day after, and a 5 mile swim to finish off.

Subject: Re: Cyclone Charity Ride Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:02 pm

It was wet enough on Sunday to do a swim round the woods !!!

Subject: Re: Cyclone Charity Ride Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:12 pm

Het how about this then...... bounce

We do 100 mile "off road" then have a crack at this baby;

http://www.toughguy.co.uk/home.shtml

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Subject: Re: Cyclone Charity Ride Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:31 pm

I think this macho Ironman shizzle may be putting people off. pale

We are a Mountain Bike Club, so may be best to stick with 100 miles off road. Maybe The South Downs. Very Happy

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Subject: Re: Cyclone Charity Ride Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:44 pm

Yeah the BHF do a South Downs ride but its unsupported which is Winchester to Eastbourne but they had to set off at 06:00 to finish it !!!

XT Joined : 30 Oct 2006 Posts : 190

Count me in diary dates permitting. The tougher the better but in my experience 30 miles XC is fine, 50 is run me a radox bath and anything over that you're looking medical help. How about setting up a vote thingy for 50, 75 and 100?

Subject: Re: Cyclone Charity Ride Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:28 pm

Count me in, although 100 miles off road will seriously test everyones commitment to the cause (which sounds a very noble one). Given that the fitness levels of the clubs varies significantly, maybe we should offer different course lenghts (Merida style) and do a 50, 75 and 100K rides in seperate groups?

Deore Joined : 14 Nov 2006 Posts : 22

Your having a bubble!!!

Subject: Re: Cyclone Charity Ride Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:27 am

Yeah, I think after we discussed it last night, 50 miles will be a more of a realistic target.

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Subject: Re: Cyclone Charity Ride Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:44 pm

Hey,
I was thinking maybe we could get the local press involed???
We may get some new members and it would look cool for the club.

I think 50 miles would be a better target distance,or we could maybe set up a 24hr enduro with teams invited from other clubs???

What do you think?