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haf63
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23-06-2008 01:38 PM
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| Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and relatively new to cycling - 1 year. I am keen to do 100miles and have set myself a target of this september and am training accordingly - currently at 40miles. I am struggling to find a sensible route that is relatively flat to give me a better chance of completing. Any suggestions? I am doing it with a friend and we are happy to do on our own rather than with a scheduled event. I am in warwick(midlands) but happy to travel if needed
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marcmcf
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24-06-2008 06:51 PM
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Joined: 23 Jun 2008
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| I know the island of arran is 100 miles round it but its fairly hilly at bits, all the best with your 100 mile attempt. The most i have ever cycled is 60 mile but i will push it up another notch soon :)
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haf63
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25-06-2008 09:37 AM
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Joined: 23 Jun 2008
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| Thanks 'happy' for the suggestion and i will take a look at this route. Ideally i'd like the 100miles to get me back to my start point so turning around at 50 is a good idea. I am not sure what this route is like but the link gives it a difficulty rating of 8/10 which doesn't fill me with joy :-)
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happy
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25-06-2008 11:17 AM
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Joined: 15 Mar 2006
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| I'm sure the 8/10 is just a reflection on the distance more than anything, remember if you are thinking of doing a century, you would pretty much have to be very fit.
It's certainly a challenge, I'm sure you could do it :)
Happy
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My Latest Route: Dec 2007 Chester Centre to Docks Road
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elmo lewis
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08-07-2008 03:39 PM
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| I can recommend the Manchester 100 in September (bike-events.com). It's well organised and a good flat course around Cheshire. I did it for my first 100 last year and was surprised at how well I did! Enjoy.
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