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OK. So every year I tell myself I'm going to do something impressive in terms of fitness/endurance, and I never do!
So, I'm thinking that if I register for the Etape, I'll probably get off my fat ass and train!!

anyone else planning on riding it? do I actually stand any chance of getting to the end, or do I have to suffer the indignity of the sweep vehicle!?
In reply to Cookie (North East Wales MC):

Go for it. Loads of time between now and the event to train for it.
 Batcloud 29 Nov 2013
In reply to Cookie (North East Wales MC):

Great 'traffic free' day, start early if you're worried about your time.
I started very late and was probably never far in front of the sweep wagon.

It's a challenge for a lardy 55 year old but not too bad really.
bullandbladder 30 Nov 2013
In reply to Cookie (North East Wales MC):

I rode it last year, it was ace - very slick, very well organized.
 jayme 30 Nov 2013
In reply to bullandbladder:

£59 to ride a bike on roads you can use at any time.
Seems a bit steep to me
 Wee Davie 30 Nov 2013
In reply to Cookie (North East Wales MC):

I did the 110 mile Pedal for Scotland Sportive recently. It had 2000+m of ascent, so not as hilly as the Cymru one by the looks of it.

£59 sounds steep to me too, but at least you're getting closed roads for that- which you didn't for the PFS one.

I did a blog about that Sportive (and the training for it) if you want a look.

http://daviesdaysoff.blogspot.co.uk/
Removed User 30 Nov 2013
In reply to Wee Davie:

I enjoyed that blog post Davie. Are you doing the Etape (e-tack) Caledonia?
 Wee Davie 30 Nov 2013
In reply to Removed User:

Thanks, I haven't entered it yet- have you? Thinking about doing the 3 Pistes one which looks good but tons of open A roads to contend with : (
 Brass Nipples 30 Nov 2013
In reply to Cookie (North East Wales MC):

How about this with 14,000 m of ascent / descent and 750 miles?

http://www.audaxireland.org/2013/11/mile-failte-1200/








Removed User 30 Nov 2013
In reply to Wee Davie:

The etape is probably sold out now. I am going, for the first time. My entry was a rather cool birthday present from a mate. Really looking forward to it and it gives me an excuse to upgrade my bike
 rockcatch 30 Nov 2013
In reply to Cookie (North East Wales MC):

I have done it the last two years, and even though I am not a quick rider (7 hrs last year) that was ok to be allowed to finish. It's worth the entry fee for the enjoyment of taking part in a closed roads event - not often you can ride on some of the narrow country lanes being relatively confident there won't be cars round each bend. Also plenty of feed stations with good food and drinks.
 Tom Hutton 02 Dec 2013
In reply to Cookie (North East Wales MC):

Rode it last year and it was great - well worth £59 to get empty roads and signage and the chance to ride among so many others. Will ride it again this year and also entered the Scottish one - Etape Caledonia. May even do Pennines - not sure yet.
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