Bicecle Mania Challenge 3 - "Take On The Rolling Wolds"

[IMafizzleI]

I just noticed that last years event was posted on here, but I don't know who took part or anything, so I figured I would give it an update as this years ride is coming soon!

All the information can be found on http://www.bicyclemania.co.uk/challenge2008index.htm

On Saturday the 14th June, there is It starts off in Walesby camping site here in Market Rasen, and does a huge loop around the Lincolnshire Wolds...

It's 63km or roughly 39 miles... I think there might be a few guys here who are up for it? I know i'll give it a go...

But at my top speed of 3mph, it's going to take me about 13 hours.

Anyone interested? Chance to dust off the XC bike and go for a personal best!

EDIT: In my haste to get this up, i spelt bicycle wrong in the title. Gutted! I'll leave touch typing to receptionists.

[Cookie]

I did this last year and it was mint!!! :D really good fun!!

I'm tottaly up for it this year aswell as a brerak during exams.

Last year it was sooo wet and muddy but so much fun!!

But i suggest dont use 2.35 high rollers cos alot is on roads and up hills and it really was painful :')

Took me a modest 5 hours to do. I was well happy because the 3 others in my team didn't even finish.

Come on boys lets have a good club member show and kick some lycra-boy asss ;)

[swifty15uk]

i dont have an xc bike, although i might be able to get my hands on a santa cruz superlight that is super light :/ sound like a plan

[Cookie]

I did it on a Kona scrap with 8 gears ;) and 2.35 high rollers as i said ;) You'd be finnee.

[IMafizzleI]

I'll use these Continental Mountain Kings a wide 2.4, the clearance between the tyres and my frame is about 4 mm. Not good at all.

I'll have a go, even if it takes me ages i'll do it, start the training tomorrow!

I saw a few lycra clad XC gentlemen in the distance as I was riding to the hill on Saturday, I was full of beans and roasted them.

I felt a bit stupid afterwards because they had probably already covered some good mileage!

It says it's not a race, but it blatantly is. Ratz tee's are a must :P

[swifty15uk]

haha i might do it in full face and jersey lol

[Cookie]

Full sombrio freeride gear :p

[swifty15uk]

ill do it if someone else does
:D

[Rick Brown]

I'll do it and I think,jamie and shane may be up for it

[IMafizzleI]

Good stuff! If anyone is back by nightfall, Aston Arms it is!

[Cookie]

Oki soo so far we have...

Rick 'chubby' Brown
Jamie 'barbie' Taylor
Shane
Ash
Matt "SEMEN" Lockwood
Rob 'Chunkie monkey' Cook
Charlie "Choco" Thomas
Ash *[K]rash* Krohnen
Ben "stinky" Nash
Harry "Yarbourgh scum ;)" Gillman

Who else?!?!

[Baker]

To do, or not to do =\?

[Cookie]

Do it big boyy!!!

Get them long legs of yours goiing ;)

[swifty15uk]

bikes i can use ?
kona esplosif?
Santa cruz super light?
specialized fsr xc
DMR Transition << thats my bike
any ideas

[IMafizzleI]

Whatever you feel comfortable on mate...

Also... Smart arse... Siemens and semen are different! The play on words has haunted me since i started... Also Matt is fine. I'm slightly upset I don't get a proper inserted nickname. Sort it out.

[IMafizzleI]

Add:

Charlie "Choco" Thomas to the list too... Calves of steel that boy.

[swifty15uk]

im Ash *[K]rash* Krohnen
by the way

[Baker]

Depending on the state my hardtail forks are in, i recon i will do it.

[IMafizzleI]

Semen?


Gutted.

[beniscool28]

im up for it the finish is in my village lol i think

[beniscool28]

matt whats ur msn addy

[carrerabiker]

im in:)

[Cookie]

It startes and finishes at the bottom of a hill next to Walesby near a campsite ;)

Names of you guys so i can put you on the list?? :P

[beniscool28]

ben nash

[Rick Brown]

Rod who/what does the entry fee go to, a worth while cause I hope

[Cookie]

Hi I'm RoB :) who are you??

Last year it went to.... quote - Scope, the U.K. national charity for people with cerebral palsy. unquote

I'm not sure about this year though :(

[Rick Brown]

No problem stranger as long as its going to a charity :)

[carrerabiker]

Harry *doesnt have a nickname* Gillman

[carrerabiker]

so, are we doing this then?

[IMafizzleI]

Oh yes! Looks set to be a ripe old outing...

Riders under 16 WILL be able to ride, aslong as a suitable (not drunk) parent or guardian emails the organisers on info@bicyclemania.co.uk, stating that you are of capable ability and you will be accompanied around the whole course...

Obviously this is a spanner in the works for some people, it's best to have a written letter from your ma's and pa's, aswell as a contact number etc.

Just thought I would mention this so any under 16's get a heads up.

Entry is £15, which goes to a designated charity, minus a couple of quid into Bicyclemania's pocket for all the routing, signage, timekeeping etc. Last year it was Scope, formally the Spastics Society

I'll bring some forms around this weekend... Cheerio :)

[carrerabiker]

the Spasticks Society, who do a great job keeping windows clean in built up area's. DONT YOU *UCKING DARE say stuff like that you un- thoughtfull tw@
i have a friend whose sister has with cerebral palsy (or as you say a spakka) and i dont apreciate people belittling her. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy

[carrerabiker]

thanks, so i can ride as long as ma dad sends an e-mail to info@bicyclemania.co.uk ?

[Fwogddy]

Last year it was Scope, formally the Spasticks Society, who do a great job keeping windows clean in built up area's.


Too far Matt, too far.

[IMafizzleI]

Just so you know...

Scope WAS actually called the Spastics Society. Look it up.

http://www.scope.org.uk/downloads/publications/scopename_change.pdf

The reason the name changed because people started using "Spastic" as a derogatory term, meaning they used it as an insult. I didn't use it out of context at all, nor did I call anyone a 'Spakka'.

If you've got a problem mate see me at the hill, I realise the window comment wasn't funny in your eyes, and for the benefit of keeping the peace 'i'm sorry I rubbed you up the wrong way'. You were a bit quick to jump in with the insults mind... Maybe you should read up a little bit more on Scope and the work they do... and get a spellchecker.

[Fwogddy]

It was the windows comment, not the spastic part.

[Rick Brown]

I think he meant the part about keeping the windows clean in the Town centre,implying what ? If you mean what I think you mean I also have a problem with it.That's posting those types of comments on our WEB SITE/ FORUM that could implicate all of us as being prejudiced and I will gladly speak to you at the Hill about it. Any more comments like that and you will be banded from this Forum (hopfully)

[IMafizzleI]

That essay above wasn't aimed at you Mikey... But I get where you're both coming from, it was a bit tight.

I'll keep those thoughts/comments to myself in the future.

It's Jimmy Carr live, the extended DVD that makes me do it.

If anyone would like a formal, verbal apology, i'll be up on Sat. Once again, sorry.

I'll edit the post so as not to cause any further offence!

[zakk54]

I think an apology is in order

[Rick Brown]

Just to let you all Know that Me,Rob and Ed Cook,Jamie,Shane all completed the Wolds Challange for see are times and positions check out there web site I think it was 42miles :)

[Cookie]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t202/the_cookie222/DSCF2011.jpg

...The RATz crew, yet again, hardly anyone who said they would turn actually did, again showing a complete lack of commitment to the sport.

Well done Jamie and Shane for doing it in such a good time ;) and Rick for managing it even if he is over 50 years old and a very respectable time and well done my bro, James for getting lost :')

[ji_]

Just a reminder that this year there are two Bicyclemania rides - one on the 13th June and another late August. Hope the weather is as good as last year!