HONC 2018 -Who's in?

[Mike Muz]

One is not from Tewkesbury, one leaves it.

That one does, for better or for worse

Mike

 

[danson67]

Doh...entry #1197....how do I let you lot talk me into these things? :facepalm:

All the best,

 

[al-onestare]

Re:

So how tough is tough? Does anyone have a Strava route I could take a look at?

 

[Retro Spud]

Re: Re:

So how tough is tough? Does anyone have a Strava route I could take a look at?

Al

The route changes every year but essentially it's over the area,

I rode it last year doing the short course and recorded it on Strava but not sure what you need to see
hope the below helps.

 

[Retro Spud]

Re:

Top pic was 2017 ...very warm, ground hard - came back dusty and thirsty


bottom Pic 2016 and speaks for itself....


its all down to lady luck as to what the weather does the week before, and even then everyone does the first 25-30km before splitting, only then do you need to make your mind up

 

[dan_bo]

Would a crosser be adequate for this or does it get nadgery?

 

[Mike Muz]

Would a crosser be adequate for this or does it get nadgery?

There are a lot of people who do this on a cx bike, including youngsters in clubs, which is good to see.

If I had a cx bike, I'd still do it on an mtb though.

Mike

 

[dan_bo]

Would a crosser be adequate for this or does it get nadgery?

There are a lot of people who do this on a cx bike, including youngsters in clubs, which is good to see.

If I had a cx bike, I'd still do it on an mtb though.

Mike

OK worth knowing cheers.

Done the Mary Towneley loop on both; CXer is faster than the 26" (obviously) but not as comfy. Another weather watch I suppose.

 

[Retro Spud]

Would a crosser be adequate for this or does it get nadgery?

There are a lot of people who do this on a cx bike, including youngsters in clubs, which is good to see.

If I had a cx bike, I'd still do it on an mtb though.

Mike

OK worth knowing cheers.

Done the Mary Towneley loop on both; CXer is faster than the 26" (obviously) but not as comfy. Another weather watch I suppose.

in 2016 the guys on CX bikes pushed a lot or were on the deck, and in 2017 they fooked off never to be seen again leaving the retard on an Antique 26' wheeler along way behind.

As you can see in the stava pic above its a lumpy course and whilst the water runs off the hills nicely the Valleys do get slippy, however if it was easy I doubt many folk would turn up.

 

[Retro Spud]

Doh...entry #1197....how do I let you lot talk me into these things? :facepalm:

All the best,

Good to see your in as well Mr C ....will you be making a weekend of it,