[Closed] Honk if you are HONCing

yep , i`m in at number 14

had forgotten entries opened today for this, despite sticking it in the diary. In at 114.

in at 121

Yep I'm in 116 and Mrsssstu's 118

We entered the King of Sweden aswell cause he's no where near any internet access.

17

261!!!!

Day 1 and its quater full already...

honk! Will be entering shortly! Can't believe how fast it's filling up this year!

I've just HONC'ed - in at 278.

Tried to enter at 5.00am this morning when I staggered in after last night's excesses, but the site wasn't open.

Phew, just got in - no. 999

Only Joking... Loadsa places left (",)

No 289 for me. missed the last couple of years so looking forwards to doing it again.

Thanks for the reminder, just signed up. Although we may end up windsurfing in Egypt that week. Decisions, decisions....

Yup myself and mrssheldona are in, first time in a long time I'm riding my trails and sharing them with you lot 🙂

Keep it niche!

Yep I'll see you all there.

just done it..!

Wayhey the Northern Mincers are coming down!!

now, do I do it on the CX bike.... or do I enjoy it????

whats this honc thing anyway ?wouldnt mind starting doing some events this year

I'm in, 393.

I shall be CX'ing it, assuming I ever build the thing up. And considering I'm doing [url= https://www.sportident.co.uk/entries/event.php?event_id=166 ]this[/url] a month later I suppose I'll be 100k-ing it too. Gulp.

Blimey Sheldona, you must be mellowing with age (although to be fair, HONC is slowly becoming more core!)

"[i]whats this honc thing anyway ?[/i]"

It's a 50km/100km ride around the North Cotswolds (Hell of the North Cotswolds). Named after a Belgian based ride I believe. Mostly roads, lanes, and bridleways although over the last few years the off road / on road percentage has increased in favour of off road. Seems to have become very popular over the last 5 or so years leading to it getting fully subscribed well in advance. I like it because it falls relatively early in the year making it a good 'starting' event to aim for. Oh, and cakes of course; good cakes (",)

If sheldons got an entry i'm selling mine.

It'd be too uncool to be seen on the same trail as him. 😯 😆

I'm defo up for it, thinking 50k. Am I being a wuss?!

hummms away in the background, I can't hear you!

I'll tell you again on tomorrows ride then shall I?

😆

you can choose which distance you do on the day. I did 75k last year due to baby related lack of fitness and generally tough conditions.

Sheldon, if you're riding, who'll take the good pics?

LOL @ Stu, yeah OK

Clubber I'll have a camera with me 🙂

[url] http://www.tracklogs.co.uk/cgi-bin/publ/user.cgi?obj=route&id=173 [/url]
[url] http://www.tracklogs.co.uk/cgi-bin/publ/user.cgi?obj=route&id=229 [/url]
[url] http://www.tracklogs.co.uk/cgi-bin/publ/user.cgi?obj=route&id=228 [/url]
[url] http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/HONC-2008-Long-Route [/url]

might give an idea of what you are letting yourself in for, the route won't be the same as these though. It is always roughly the same distance, and it never crosses certain roads, it always stops in Guiting for cakes, but that is about all that is guaranteed to be constant.

[url= http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gBThAzfvVGk ]Video Clip[/url] from last year.

Mrs Singlespeedpunk is number 240 and doing the 100km 🙂

SSP (Support crew)

I have entered and am #439. It is filling up fast. See you all there.

Dogsby

SSP mrs sheldona is doing it aswell, so if she needs someone to share cake with I'm sure they can sort things out.
Why aren't you doing it? Is it too knarley for you?

I have been "persuaded" to do it this year. I've ridden 100k in one go, exactly once. And that was some years ago. Think I'm taking the MTB, unless I ride the CX bike [i]loads[/i] between now and April.

Right I want everyone to think "Dry and Sunny" from now until then 🙂

Too gnarley? Yeah....oh and Ashton MTB had my last £15 off me 🙂

Happy new year!

SSP

I was going to look at doing the 100 but I've just convinced my better half to do it for the first time and she'll only do it if I do the 50 with her so I'm happy 😀

Here number is 708!!!! They're going fast!!!

Mmm Guiting cake stop, can't wait. Nothing better

Adam (No. 60)

[i]I was going to look at doing the 100 but I've just convinced my better half to do it for the first time and she'll only do it if I do the 50 with her so I'm happy[/i]

"[b]Please[/b] do it Bryony, I only want to do 50km and I need an excuse, otherwise they'll never let me forget it..."

Please do it Bryony, I only want to do 50km and I need an excuse, otherwise they'll never let me forget it

Si - Don't worry - There's nothing wrong if you want to do the 50 as well!!! We won't take the michael if you join us.

But Si only did the 75 last year! he's too weak to ride 100km in his own backyard 😀

But Si only did the 75 last year! he's too weak to ride 100km in his own backyard

No it's called getting old...

That explains a lot!!!

Quick ONLY 70 places left...

I'm in - only 53 left!!!

No 892. Only doing 50km but taking the new, yet-to-be-delivered Singlespeed...

I'm no 941, i know someone that is 1016? how did that happen?? tthought there was only 1000 places!

1100 places this year.

Just seen that mrmo! 🙂

I'm in at 1062.... I didn't know this existed until now. This will give me some incentive to get out on the bike and lose a few pounds!

Too late now. We're full.

Can't believe it's sold out so fast this year!

Too late now. We're full.

Ah b******s. Boo hoo.

Damn, just missed out. Had the online entry 90% completed the other day then got distracted by MSN and forgot about it. Will have to keep an eye out for any places being sold nearer the date.

So refuelling... I have a 2.5 litre camelbak which I don't think is going to be enough fluid (could be wrong, I never know how much to drink but from the colour of my Pee it's usually too little).

It says refreshments half way - does this include being able to refill hydro packs or do I need to look at methods of taking more fluid with me?

They always have plenty to eat and drink at the half way point, don't worry too much about it, but if you are doing the 100k it might take you around 3 hrs to reach the half way point so you need to make sure you have enough food and drink to get you there.

I'm happy with 2.5 ltrs for 3 hours but can I actually refill my camelbak at the feed station?

yep, at least you could last year if you asked nicely. I filled my bottles.

CX for me

*prays for mud and bumpy field avoidance*

I'll be riding a 140mm trail bike with no bottle mounts (clever) - might look into one of those waist packs with holders on just in case.

2.5 litres should be more than enough. I'll be using two 800ml bottles. Just drink a litre or so of water on the way to the start, so that you start well hydrated.

100k on the cx bike for me too.

Also praying for soft(ish) conditions and less of those helmet rattling bumps!

Bit too much detail there Gary. 😉

The feed station is a village hall with loos so you will be able to refill your camelback no problem. Also be sure to grab some of the bread and butter pudding!

I'll be CXing it this year and I'm very tempted to do the 100k. I think I have mentally edited all the gopping sections from last year...

ADH - do you commute on a browny-gold resprayed GT by any chance? I may have seen you grinding away at the traffic lights outside the Berkeley this morning...

Gary, yes that's me, although my hack bike wasn't resprayed, it's actually covered with wood effect Fablon to deter the thieves (and everyone else).

honc honc second year running, looking forward to it!

Anotherdeadhero, I've added lots of bummpy fields this year!! 😀

grahamh - Member
Anotherdeadhero, I've added lots of bummpy fields this year!!

*shakes fist*

Ah'll gettie, see if I dunnae! 😡

GaryLake - Member
ADH - do you commute on a browny-gold resprayed GT by any chance?

Nah, that's Ant, the blonde beardy beaut that he is. My commute is A38 or southmead road or round the lanes though Over and Hallen.

There's no bumpy fields in the Cotswolds at the moment, they're all under a layer of slimey mud!

Couple of weeks ago they were under a few inches of snow. I think the roads were in a worse state than anything off road too !

I'm in aswell......

Any ideas how much climbing there is ? I'm not shy of climbing, I just want to make sure I take the right bike...... same old problem of Cross bike or MTB ??!!

Either bike will be fine in the Cotswolds.

deadhero - yeah I meant Antony, was using his initials lol.

Right, I'm going with Orange 5 and 2.1 High Rollers (I had this dumb idea of SSing it at one point 🙄 ) - if it's Muddy as sin, at least they'll stay clear and I only have to worry about keeping it upright. I'm assuming the amount of road and fireroad will make 'rakers useless anyway even if it is muddy.

I see 8)

If you see me sitting in hedge cursing 35c cx tyres, steel forks and nursing broken wrists, say hi.

Yeah, I've done it in awful conditions (98 for any long term HONCers) when you had to pedal just to keep going downhill and I did that on summer type tyres which make the road stuff fast. It just isn't technical enough to get any benefit from mud tyres.

I'll be on a CX bike - did it on a CX bike for the first time last year and enjoyed it approx 179% more than previous ones - the road/bridleway/non-technical stuff feels really quick and the more technical stuff ( which feels really easy on an mtb ) is much more fun 🙂

Whats the course record?

About 3:30 IIRC but that really is quite fast...

in 98 the winning time was 6:15...

Be doin it on a bastardized singular with cx tyres and 1x9.....hopefully 😀

[b]Any ideas how much climbing there is ? I'm not shy of climbing[/b]

Does anyone know ?? The only reason I ask Is do I have a 12-32 or a 12-27... this is really a big decission for me on a 100km gnarly sportif....... 😉

Run with the 32, when your ass is hanging out, you will be glad of the 32 !!!

Run with the 32, when your ass is hanging out, you will be glad of the 32 !!!

Good point.... was hoping for 5-6 hours or there abouts as a target... what do experienced HONCers think of this timewise ??

[url= http://www.tracklogs.co.uk/cgi-bin/publ/user.cgi?obj=route&id=173 ]1,597m[/url]

Lots of tarmac. Run fast tyres and accept the slippyness.