Great North Bike Ride

The Mad Rapper · 31 Aug 2010 at 13:36

Did anyone else do this on Sunday? I completed the 58.5 mile course in 4 hours 15 mins. I could have possibly have done it 30 mins faster, except the route went past my Mum's house, so I popped in for a cup of tea and a bowl of Sugar Puffs!

It was a fantastic day, raising valuable money for a children's cancer charity and was attended by over 2000 like minded individuals. It was great fun for me especially, because 12 members of my family also joined in! I beat them all though

A great day out!

Murf · 31 Aug 2010 at 13:52

I couldn't sort transport up to Seahouses this year so I skipped it. Did the Northern Rock Cyclone Challenge a few months back but fancied doing the Great North Ride.

Last year I passed the ride going the other way as we were cycling to Edinburgh from Newcastle over 3 days.

The Mad Rapper · 31 Aug 2010 at 14:10

Murf said:
I couldn't sort transport up to Seahouses this year so I skipped it. Did the Northern Rock Cyclone Challenge a few months back but fancied doing the Great North Ride.

Last year I passed the ride going the other way as we were cycling to Edinburgh from Newcastle over 3 days.

I'll have a look at the Northern Rock ride you mentioned - how was it?

I thought we were going to get soaked on Sunday, but thankfully I managed to miss the rain - although some of my family weren't so lucky! That'll teach them not to be slow!

The only thing that disheartened me was that for much of the race I was in my top gear, pedalling as hard as I could, but people were still coming past me like I was stood still! I know a mountain bike isn't the best choice for a road race, but it has road tyres on it and is the only bike I had. I'd love a road bike though - I'd love to have a go on one, a decent £1000 model, and see how the riding experience differs.

BlackDragon · 31 Aug 2010 at 22:25

I'd love to do something like this. Are there any well known big bike rides in the South of England?

PhillyDee · 31 Aug 2010 at 22:29

My brother did it, no idea on the time!

fluiduk · 1 Sep 2010 at 15:58

I think I will have to do this next year! Only had the bike a few months, so lots more training to do.

I think you can do a Manchester to Blackpool one to!

#Chri5# · 1 Sep 2010 at 16:08

BlackDragon said:
I'd love to do something like this. Are there any well known big bike rides in the South of England?

London to Brighton is very popular and usually over-subscribed.

I've done Liverpool > Chester > Liverpool before. That was a good ride and I fancy Manchester > Blackpool.