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@LeeW - haha I can imagine that "but .. but .. I must rush my cat to the vet". It's funny how car-dependent some people are. Their lives would collapse if they lost their license (and incredibly that is considered when sentences are dished out).
Cracking day out, very well organised, weather perfect, every one who spectated/cheered was appreciated - the atmosphere was great! Really enjoyed it. Saw the aftermath of a few crashes, hopefully everyone will be ok.
Only improvement I would suggest would be more variety at the food stops. Could’ve murdered someone for a sandwich at mile 86!!
Hearing some awful news regarding the guy who was airlifted off, hope it’s just rumours...
According to the BBC you lot are all horse killing bar stewards
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-48247437
Checking Strava I was peaking at over 40mph on the descents.
I try to look after my bike, give other riders room, look ahead etc, but it’s no guarantee - there but for grace, if you know what I mean.
My boys and wife were very happy to see me home tonight (not worried just happy and not related to this crash), but my thoughts go out to the people who were waiting at home for this individual.
According to the BBC you lot are all horse killing bar stewards
There’s a different perspective on this from some riders who were at the crossing point. They said that as soon as the vet said who they were and why they needed to cross they were let through. I suspect there’s a little more to this story than is currently being told.
@lunge @peteimpreza - even reading it sounded weird due to timings. My guess is (sadly) horse was already in a desparate situation haemorrhaging blood and owner is blaming cyclists out of frustration and upset.
A great event - far too cold at the start & too warm at the end - hard to get it right given the rise in temp during the morning. Did it in 5hrs 7mins - with only a brief roadside toilet stop. Was planning a service stop at 66mi but felt OK & still had drink. The organisation was good & roadside support excellent - although I did see the odd confrontation from drivers trying to enter the course. The Tour of Cambridge is the next challenge - which is far more serious......
Terribly sad about the chap that died. And, for that matter, the horse and foal.
I got in at 5:59:45, 5:56 for the actual 100 (moving time, yeah, bite me 🙂 ). 6:14 all in, with a couple of pee-stops and a water refill at the 65 mile pit stop. Really pleased with that, I had nothing more to give at the end.
Really enjoyed the route, organisation was, well, fine, but the event 'villages' were a bit underwhelming, especially at the end. To be fair, I didn't even see it, but my mate who finished before me said there was nothing in it, nowhere to get food and no bike store. Seems a bit rubbish.
All in all though, a good day out
Didn’t see the incident in question but I did see marshals letting cars through at lots of points when it was safe to do so.
Word on local Facebook group says a marshal has a broken pelvis and possibly broken ribs when a car drove through them this mornibg near Rubery
I saw a taxi passenger throw a drinks can at a Marshall because they wouldn't let the taxi onto the road with the cyclists.
yeah didn’t really notice much at the end, was more interested in having a pint tbh, there was a good atmosphere in that plaza thing by the bull ring.but the event ‘villages’ were a bit underwhelming, especially at the end.
The Tour of Cambridge is the next challenge – which is far more serious……
Why do you say it is more serious? I am signed up for TOC and haven't really done much training eeeek!