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Just working out my plans for the weekend of the 19/20th September and want to bring a mate to experience the Merida series.
After doing the 85k on Sunday I am unsure if he will be able to do the full distance.
Is the full course easier?
Looking at the gradiant map it appears not to drop anyway near as much as Selkirk, but does seems to drop and climb regularly.
They are fairly short and sharp the climbs at Ruthin I havent done it for a couple of years but the hardest climb is the 1st road climb out of the valley up to Loggerheads and thats just a case of winding up in a low gear.
I believe it's easier, but usually in September you are pretty fit after doing all the 24h enduro, marathon,etc... so maybe I'm wrong. It's just a bit wetter. And I'm sure they will provide bail out option if you can't do the last climb.