forteh Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I know Mike Duff is considering this, I'm also looking to attend as well. Any other TF members fancy a good hard Welsh ride? 30 quid entry including camping on the Saturday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crilin202 Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I'm in Spain around that date, otherwise I would have been well up for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 How many times round the 60k is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 You want to ride more than 60k off road round the Brecon beacons for fun? There is a 100k loop as well if you so desire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I have no bike, and my wedding anniversary, otherwise I'd still not come. Enjoy though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Morris Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I have no bike, and my wedding anniversary, otherwise I'd still not come. Enjoy though I married him for his sense of humour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Yeah I'm in, there's 5 or 6 of us doing it, would be cool to meet some more TF'ers! Get involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted August 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Went for a training ride this morning to judge fitness levels. Two laps of follow the dog, 12 miles without a break, average speed of 9mph - all fuelled by a single bowl of granola an hour beforehand. Fitness was compounded by 5 1/2 hours sleep and aching muscles from moving my parents concrete coal bunker for them yesterday. I reckon with fresh muscles and a regular source if fuel I shouldn't have much problem with the 37 miles, just got to learn how to slow myself down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I've done a few 10 mile rides and to be honest, I'm nowhere near fit enough. This is going to be a big challenge for me, I'm not sure I can do it but I'm gonna give it a damn good shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted September 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 All signed up, late as ever! Rider number 655 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) Forks rebuilt with fresh oil and o-rings to replace the ones that were weeping, hopefully should stay oil tight now. Rubber wrapped the drive side chainstay with inner tube (it's rattly as f**k without) and tightened the mech clutch so should all be quiet now Took advice from the local triathlon racing shop regarding fuelling and guided me in the right direction so hopefully should all be good. Edited September 6, 2015 by forteh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I did 22k at Cwmcarn today, in preparation for this. At around 1/3 of the distance, it's fair to say I'm quite worried about epic failure as today was a killer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Two days to go, my right shoulder is wrenched and my right quads are stiff as f**k for some reason and I can't get them stretched! Going to be painfull on sunday I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Brecon Beast beasted I think it might have beasted Mike more though! 41.5 miles, 4072 feet climbed, 9.6mph average and 36.5mph peak, 4:18 ride time. I am now stiff as f**k, there's nothing left in my legs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yeah I got beasted. 5:45 ride time. have speed 11.something kmh. Same distance and climb as Ed. I'm still pretty new to MTB's and my fitness isn't perfect, just pleased I finished it to be honest! "have" should be A and V, as in Average, but the forum autocorrected it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Well done lads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegTinkov Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Chapeau chaps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Here's my video from the day... forteh makes a couple of appearances: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 My first attempt at video editing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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