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Post by whippet on Sept 7, 2014 18:08:30 GMT
I must be mad. I've just entered an open hill climb being organised by my local club. The English national hill climb champion is competing, think it's fair to say I'll be at the other end when the results get published. Might have to lay off the pies for a few weeks, won't be doing this on my 11-16 cassette either.
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Post by velocipete on Sept 7, 2014 18:31:21 GMT
Best of luck with laying off the pies.My competition career normally involves going down the
hills as fast as possible.Pies are a plus point,loading up with potential energy!
Which hill are you doing it on?Small chainring,large sprocket!It's the only way.
Best of luck.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by whippet on Sept 7, 2014 18:35:07 GMT
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Post by velocipete on Sept 8, 2014 6:48:35 GMT
Been up that in a car,you have my sympathy!
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by Stella on Sept 14, 2014 19:09:13 GMT
Don't mention the hills!
Yes, it's me. Despite being super busy, I thought I'd pop in and say hi. Been on a shop ride today, 35 miles up and down, up and down. Was knackered before we started and felt periodically like crying. I think it's safe to say you've lost your marbles, Kev. :-)
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Post by whippet on Sept 15, 2014 20:09:46 GMT
Actually, going to semi bottle this one and do it on my Mercian. Just don't have the combination of easy AND close gear ratios on my skip tooth cassette. Campag Ergo levers will make changes easier too.
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Post by velocipete on Sept 16, 2014 6:25:31 GMT
Kev,let me know the date and start time etc and I'll try and get over to give you some support.
I'll just check for a decent pub close by.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by whippet on Sept 16, 2014 13:16:07 GMT
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Post by velocipete on Sept 27, 2014 8:32:51 GMT
Kev,looks like ideal weather for your hill climb.Not too hot and only a slight wind.
I'm going to try to get over,what time do they close the access to the carpark?
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by whippet on Sept 27, 2014 11:08:24 GMT
HQ is in a pub car park about 1.5 miles away, I doubt they'll be room for spectators there. Another option would be to park at the public car park at Combe Gibbet and walk or off road cycle the mile to the hill climb along the Wayfairers Way. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combe_GibbetWould be nice to see you Pete. First rider sets off at 10:00, I go about 10:52 |
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Post by triitout on Sept 27, 2014 12:06:55 GMT
Go get 'em Kevin. Good to get the heart rate elevated, just don't start too hard and blow up.  |
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Post by velocipete on Sept 27, 2014 12:07:48 GMT
Slight problem with the walking bit Kev,had a minor mishap 3 weeks ago,so still walking with a crutch!
Cycling currently not possible.I'm missing all this good weather,bikes are sulking in the garage,and I'm
just a bit peeved by it all!!!!
Any how,I'll give getting there my best shot.Anyone racing up that hill needs all the support they can
get.I don't mean stretchers either!
Best of luck,I know you'll do well,see you tomorrow(hopefully).
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by Stella on Sept 27, 2014 23:31:47 GMT
I just read 'crying' currently not possible! Gee, do I need to go to bed.
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Post by Jem on Sept 28, 2014 10:50:29 GMT
Good luck Kev, hope it goes well. Great weather for it!
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Post by whippet on Sept 28, 2014 12:39:10 GMT
Great to see Pete who kindly turned up to support. Amazingly I won a prize for best effort ( looking most shagged at the top ). Attachments:
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Post by Jem on Sept 28, 2014 12:52:51 GMT
Congratulations! Superb photo.
A cash prize? Wow, I bet you feel good.
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Post by velocipete on Sept 28, 2014 12:59:10 GMT
Sorry I missed you at The Swan Kev,I couldn't get parked close enough to hobble there,even for beer!
I'm going to try to post your photo,looking,well,tired!
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by whippet on Sept 28, 2014 13:16:21 GMT
Here I am near the top. Shagged at this point! Attachments:
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Post by velocipete on Sept 28, 2014 13:20:00 GMT
Just posted my photo on the Viscount flickr group site as I don't seem to be able to reduce the
size to get it on here.
A hard way to earn £50!!!!
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by triitout on Sept 29, 2014 2:12:44 GMT
Nicely done Kevin! Here's your next challenge when you come over .
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Post by whippet on Sept 29, 2014 7:14:55 GMT
Doubt our little Walbury Hill compares to Mount Washington Michael. UK hill climbs have their own charm because they are short so you're literally flat out for 6-7 minutes.
Mind you, cycling trip to the USA is intriguing.
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Post by Jem on Sept 29, 2014 16:06:54 GMT
Mind you, cycling trip to the USA is intriguing. Team Viscount World Tour? I'd be up for that....  |
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Post by velocipete on Sept 29, 2014 17:54:23 GMT
Could be on for another first there.Cycling across the Atlantic!Or cheat,and go the east route
only the Aleutians to bridge that way.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by sprockit on Oct 1, 2014 19:16:09 GMT
Versatile cyclist - time trials AND hill climbs!
Well done Kev!
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Post by whippet on Oct 2, 2014 7:39:27 GMT
Final picture of me qt the finishing line for your entertainment. Bloke on the left was the course record holder and left 3 minutes after me. I was pretty determined he wouldn't overtake as you can tell by my expression... Heart rate was 185 at this moment.  |
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Post by velocipete on Oct 2, 2014 8:15:27 GMT
If you look carefully at the enlarged photo,you'll see yours truely just beneath the handlebar of the bloke on the left!
Gives a feel of the atmosphere there.Well done for surviving the ride.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by Stella on Oct 27, 2014 19:19:39 GMT
Great expression, Kev, and well done! Hills and all. I think I need to tackle a few soon, just for the fun of it and to challenge myself. Says she, who hates hills.
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Post by whippet on Nov 3, 2014 7:59:16 GMT
I used to hate hills too Stella. Cured it by going up Alpe D'Huez, now know I can ride up anything.
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Post by bendo on Nov 4, 2014 5:54:50 GMT
Well done Kev! Great effort and thanks for the excellent photos. That other guy might hold the course record, but his bike is a piece of shit next to yours. b
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Post by velocipete on Nov 4, 2014 19:44:16 GMT
Nicely put bendo,quite agree.
Cheers,
Pete.
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