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| Ecanham | 28 Mar 09:14 |
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Joined: 28 Mar 2014 Posts: 1 Bike: | Hi I am trying to organise a cycle ride in aid of Cancer Research at work I am not a cyclist, I have three cyclists taking part one is a cyclist who thinks everything is possible and has planned the route/timings, the other two are cyclists but out of practice and not as confident the plan can be achieved I would be grateful if you could let me know your thoughts as to whether it is achievable and if not possibly some help as to how it can be achieved 04:00 am depart Kenton School (Newcastle upon Tyne) 18:00 pm arrive Stirling (Scotland) 148 miles taking the kielder forest route, via galashiels 4 x 15 minute breaks (every approx 38 miles) Hot meal upon arrival in Stirling, 8 hours sleep Return journey 04:00 am depart Stirling Office 18:00 pm arrive Kenton School 148 miles 4 x 15 minute breaks (every approx 38 miles) The concerns they have is that setting off at 4 am they will not have had a good sleep before hand, but then if we set off later we risk having to cycle through rush hour traffic. For health and safety purposes work do not want us cycling when its dark, we will also be taking time off work so ideally needs to be over two days. Can anyone help? they are trying my patients Thanks |
chipmunk 
| 03 Apr 17:09 |
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Joined: 09 Nov 2012 Posts: 13 Bike: My Profile | Hiya, firstly I do not know that area at all but I do think your timings are in jeopardy!! How experienced are all 3 riders, you say 1 is but over how far , he /she may be a lot faster than the other two,148 m is possible and a hard ride for an experienced cyclist but 15 m breaks would not be enough unless everyone is quite fit, for instance it may be hilly just before they are due to break and may need longer to warm down a bit, also as they get more tired breaks get longer and you also have to allow for punctures etc. You need to look at how much money you can raise for effort. Obviously you have to have a challenge to make people want to sponsor but safety is also important, good luck with whatever you decide. |
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leelee
| 07 Apr 12:17 |
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Joined: 10 Feb 2012 Posts: 30 Bike: My Profile | in my younger days i did plenty of 156 miles over eight hours however was 18/20 was very hard on way back as it always is also on road off road takes alot more effort lots of water and food night before have fun 150 miles off road needs more time that is a long way for two days 296 miles ouch hope all goes well |
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