easter 100km+ ride...this is not a race

[BarryTas]

If anyone is still interested in a looong ride at Easter but can’t do the Launceston Ride with Robrollin’ then I suggest I loong loop ride at easter. I know you all have the bug from the Century Ride.

I suggest we go for a ride (if anyone wants to) on either the Monday of Tuesday. The long ride would be; bike track, Granton, Boyer Road to Rosegarland, left down B16 to Bushy Park, New Norfolk, Granton, Bike Track.

It is a 117km ride, flat with a few little climbs.

I have done this ride many times, its my endurance ride. This ride takes me 4:15 hours solo, it would be good to do it with others.


hmm i should have put this in the ride thread...oops

[Cam]

Sounds like a good ride. I'll be keen

[RobRollin]

If I am in Hobart I would be keen. I will most likely be going out on Saturday and then Monday. Tuesday Im working, double time and a half!!!Hoooraay!!

[BarryTas]

the date is not yet set as i will be going on a bender with my mates and am waiting on when they will be bending , but will know asap..............and as all ways weather depending


Cam , ask you mates to come for a ride!

[Cam]

hahahaha! When I told my friends they laughed.... then realised I was serious.... then left the room... *sigh*

[BarryTas]

haha, that is like the morning of the century ride when left my flat i saw my non fit mates on the balcony at trashing it up from the night before

[BarryTas]

Meet at 8am non daylight saving time....or 9am the current time as we gain an hour over night...at the start of the bike track, packs lots of food...lollies, goos, bananas, bars, drinks, etc

ALL WELCOME, this will not be fast ride my average is normally 27kmph solo.

any questions call me on 0438 546 848

...pumped

feel free to join Cam and I for a part of the ride, ie to Granton or New Norfolk

[Cam]

So which day is this? I'm guessing Sunday as we lose the hour Saturday night...

[BarryTas]

Sorry Cam, the ride will be on Monday 8am, we gain an hour Sunday night !!!!

[Cam]

Righto, sounds like a plan!

[RobRollin]

See you all tomorrow i will get there at 8.

[BarryTas]

Hope you are feeling ok Cam!

[RobRollin]

How was the ride?

[BarryTas]

Despite me taking a splill on the Friday, thus riding with bruses and funny looking handle bars, it was good. Perfect weather, not hot nor cold and no wind. It was great to do the ride with an other person. I my ride time was a minute quicker than my lat which was in Feb. Cam was a star esp as he put up with my costume changes and carrying my sunnies. cam did really well but hit the wall on the bike track. Poor guy didn't pack enough carbs/food but he will be a force to be reckoned with next time.

I want to have a crack at the Imperial Century next then the double century

[Cam]

Haha thanks for the kind words Barry! Yeah hit the wall hard, as Barry said not enough energy for my body to burn and bailed at the 105k mark. Started the morning with a sore throat (thank the missus for that one) and ended the day with a fever! Still off work at the moment feeling a bit crap but might make the Dome ride tomorrow morning. Won't be doing the full ride (prior engagement at 10) but should be able to go Granton with everyone.

Will definitely be up for another crack at the ride soon Barry!

Oh and I hope that bruising has gone down... looked mean on Monday!

[BarryTas]

good to hear that you are recovering,

next time Gadget, next time

[BarryTas]

its on again,

weekend of the 24-25, i am easy of either day, will switch to the RIDE THREAD