5 County Cycle Challenge

calistro

Hi Folks,

Just some information on the upcoming 5 Counties Cycle Challenge supporting Virginia cancer Care Group on the 2nd September. Sign on is from 8 a.m. with the 100/150k setting out at 9:30am and the 50k starting at 10a.m.

Routes:

50k http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1582446

100k http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1624809

150k http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1624765

Additional info here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Five-County-Cycle-Challenge-2012/243920025642172

Thanks

G rock

calistro wrote: »

Hi Folks,

Just some information on the upcoming 5 Counties Cycle Challenge supporting Virginia cancer Care Group on the 2nd September. Sign on is from 8 a.m. with the 100/150k setting out at 9:30am and the 50k starting at 10a.m.

Routes:

50k http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1582446

100k http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1624809

150k http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1624765

Thanks

Dammit, one of the few sportives in my area and I have a wedding that day!

calistro

Well, if it's your own wedding, there's always.......................

t'bear

Any hill comparisons on that last climb on the 150k? What's it like considering my hill novice status on the slopes!?

calistro

t'bear wrote: »

Any hill comparisons on that last climb on the 150k? What's it like considering my hill novice status on the slopes!?

It's a tough slog http://app.strava.com/segments/709361 after having completed Loughcrew http://app.strava.com/segments/1221764

but there will be a food stop at the top and nothing really of note from there to the finish!

calistro

Sign on for all routes will be at Ramor United GFC, on the left entering Virginia town, from 8:00am. €20 entry fee.

trek climber

Looks like the weather is going to be favourable unlike last year.........