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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Are any fabers thinking about doing any sportives or some good long runs, as would be great to get some cycling buddies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely doing a few this year although not entered any yet. Which ones are you going for?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

In the past I have done pedal for Scotland and the Loch Ness etape that's a nightmare, have not entered any yet, as looking for training folk

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The tour de forth is a decent sportive, there is also one in Callander at the start of the year.

Loch Ness is a good cycle but the climbs can be a killer.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I have done the Loch Ness yes the hill is a complete killer a 4 stage blind hill.

The now I am out weather permits and use strava

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By *ewnmaturesCouple
over a year ago

fife

Recommend a turbo trainer when weather is rubbish

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Away to do an hours turbo sesh now...mind numbing, thank god for Netflix

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I prefer out side want too get back to hills

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My cycles tend to be much less than sportif distances lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

The now between 20 to 30 mile loop includes hills. Great to meet up with a few cyclists

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By *irtyduo33Man
over a year ago

glasgow


"Are any fabers thinking about doing any sportives or some good long runs, as would be great to get some cycling buddies "

Kinross sportive gets a good rep, well organised and 3 different routes of varying distance and climbs. Usually fills up quick, runs towards end of April.

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By *ncognito!Woman
over a year ago

falkirk

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By *onmacMan
over a year ago

glasgow

Looking to get back on the bike and cycle more this coming year. A cycling buddy always helps?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I need to get my bike properly serviced it's been in the cellar for 3yrs.lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I just got my new bike a few months ago so still braking it in better geometry for myself and hill climbing average hills the now between 15 and 20 %

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thinking of Beleach na Ba up in the Highlands .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You better train for that. Its a corker....

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

Mmmmm cycling thighs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

Haven't been on my bike since the weather's been shite, but i find it's good to have a cycle buddy to help keep my pace.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I have always wanted to to the bealich, in the past I have done the talla, Ben Lawers, the granites, Isle o man and a few beasts

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By *ootall2920Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

I've entered the tour de Lauder again this year. Two routes, one about 54 miles and the other 89. A great event.

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By *ootall2920Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow


"Mmmmm cycling thighs "

They're over rated. Rugby thighs are better

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By *lbie6Man
over a year ago

glasgow

I'm looking to do long walks

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I was looking at some sportives last night, would be good to get a few folk for a few cycling runs xx

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!


"Mmmmm cycling thighs

They're over rated. Rugby thighs are better"
quiet partial to rugby thighs too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you are looking for some cycle rides to join (free), have a look at let's ride website

This I'd part of British cycling and has lists of guided rides that people can sign up to

Distances might be a bit shorter than you want for some of them but they are nice group cycles

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best place to find cycling buddies is a cycling club

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I am in a social cycle club I ment some folk in fab as also good to get to know folk

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley

Have done the wall of Talla on a Borders weekend, along with Mennoch pass.

Entered for Etape Loch Ness in April, and considering Callander sportive. Think I've missed Caledonia Etape.

Member of local club but not out often enough of late!! My bad!

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By *ast RolloMan
over a year ago

glasgow west

there are some good sportive the thing that puts me off is the price what in effect is riding on public roads. with some wanting over £80 to enter ill wait till the next day and do it for free.

long distance rides this year include the nc500, coast to coast England, caledonian way, and might do the hebredian way again.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I always wanted to do lands end to John o groats

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m game for this bro

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Done glencoe sportive, etap cali and big pedal scotland route. nothing planned as yet for this year. But need to book something to get my ass into gear.

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By *ast RolloMan
over a year ago

glasgow west


"I always wanted to do lands end to John o groats "
dolite do a lejog from £1000 over 9 days or save the cash and do it yourself

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

Hello I have just got a ballot place for this years Fred Whitton Challenge.

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over a year ago

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Only entering the Fat Lad At The Back Up North in May and Wensum Valley in September...any others I fancy I'll transpose the gps to a start point of choice on the route and "stumble" across the sportive, lets face it, 99% are on open roads...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Generally refuse to pay £35 for a couple of gels and a plastic medal to cycle on a public road....

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By *ootall2920Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow


"Generally refuse to pay £35 for a couple of gels and a plastic medal to cycle on a public road...."

Tour de Lauder is £36 all money to charity, 4 brilliant food stops and a medal that doubles as a bottle opener. I'm always happy to donate money for that level of service!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All the £36 minus expenses etc. I have paid for many over the years. Its usually a very dangerous mix of cyclist of very different skill levels and experience. Thats the main reason for not partisipating but it is good to meet other fellow minded folk at these events.

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By *entle giraffeMan
over a year ago

Minehead


"Hello I have just got a ballot place for this years Fred Whitton Challenge. "

Good luck with that ??

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By *ootall2920Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow


"All the £36 minus expenses etc. I have paid for many over the years. Its usually a very dangerous mix of cyclist of very different skill levels and experience. Thats the main reason for not partisipating but it is good to meet other fellow minded folk at these events."

Fair enough. I still think it's good value for a well run event, but then I do triathlons which really know how to charge.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Better still just go and do a club reliability trial for a couple of quid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am just into going out on the bike. Ive been all over and its great to just go out and make up a route when you are out.....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I still not entered nothing this year but been doing a fair bit of night riding

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Out Sunday coming with my regular guys n girls..45 miler and pub after...lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The only two wheeled bike I'm going near is the mechanical one lol I'd be lucky if I could ride to thee end of the street and back these days

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By *lbie6Man
over a year ago

glasgow

I would like to go cycling or long walks

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By *elly loveTV/TS
over a year ago

kilmarnock

Done a few sportive going to get back into in spring x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

The last few days the weather is winning, was out on Tuesday night, but up falla hill and couldn't see 50 yards in front

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley


"The only two wheeled bike I'm going near is the mechanical one lol I'd be lucky if I could ride to thee end of the street and back these days "

Happy to help you get back in the saddle! ??

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