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10 Fred Whittons in 10 Days

by Mr_eL_Bee
Tue, May 10, 2011 11:36
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Starting on Friday 13th May, I'll be riding the Fred course once a day for 10 days 1
What could be better? 10 days cycling around Lakeland....
Well... it did seem like a good idea at the time 39

Why?
Partly because I want to, and it's a worthy challenge;
Mostly to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
http://www.justgiving.com/Leon10FW

Now - here's the fun bit! 4

Anyone who wants to come and ride all or part of the route with me on any of the days is more than welcome just ping me an email at 10FW [at] faster-feet.com
I'll be leaving from Hills Garage in Coniston - so that I can use the 4 Seasons timing cards - each morning at 6am.

If folk are interested in my progress, I'll update this thread, and I'll write up each day more fully on my blog
http://10fw-in-10.blogspot.com/

Cheers

If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.

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Mr_eL_Bee | 13 years ago
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Hello again 1

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has been following my little adventure and to those who rode with me and sent me messages!

OK, The nice folk at Onixbikes have donated one of their Onix BC1 Carbon Bottle Cages (RRP £34.99) for my exploits on the Fred Whitton.

It's very nice and I think it would would look fantastic on my bike - but the whole point was to raise as much money as possible for Macmillan.

So If someone would like to make a decent offer for it as a donation to Macmillan, I'll part with it.

If no-one wants it, I'll be making a generous donation myself, and keeping it 1

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Mr_eL_Bee | 13 years ago
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update:

I have an offer of a £40 donation for the Onix BC1 Carbon Bottle Holder

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I'll leave it open for folk until some time next week

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Mr_eL_Bee | 13 years ago
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update:

I now have an offer of a £45 donation for the Onix BC1 Carbon Bottle Holder

I can't get over just how generous people can be!! 1

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Gkam84 | 13 years ago
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Nice work people with your offers, unfortunately i'm not in a position to offer for it, skint n got a couple of charity rides later in the year, so need to get things for them

But i could possible give you an offer for your legs to have them transplanted, lol, Well done on your 10 Fred's 4

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Mr_eL_Bee replied to Gkam84 | 13 years ago
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But i could possible give you an offer for your legs to have them transplanted, lol, Well done on your 10 Fred's 4

I don't think you'd want them now!! They are still recovering!!
And they are reminding me just how hard they worked. Seemed like such a good idea at the time 3

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Mr_eL_Bee | 13 years ago
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Anyone out there think that my efforts are worth a few quid for Macmillan?

1 in 3 (Oh - the same ratio as Hardknott) of us will be effected by Cancer at some point in our lives, and may well NEED these people to support us!

Cheers guys!
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Mr_eL_Bee | 13 years ago
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I'm pleased to report that my 'seat' is fine!
Completely fine in fact!!

And thank you for the incredibly generous donation 1

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simonmb | 13 years ago
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I think he must still be in bed...

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simonmb | 13 years ago
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Brilliant news! Congratulations. How's your arse this morning?

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dave atkinson | 13 years ago
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Fantastic achievement Leon! Chapeau!

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Mr_eL_Bee | 13 years ago
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Dave, your time is intact.
A puncture just after Whinlatter saw to that.
Today was incredible. The worst weather all week to start with and wind - OMG the wind!
And I had company from the Honister 92 guys to the end.

8:45 for today which I was pleased with! Body is glad that I'll not be riding again tomorrow though!!

Long blog will be written shortly....

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simonmb | 13 years ago
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Last one Leon. Great achievement already. Good luck for today 41

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Gkam84 | 13 years ago
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Leave it all on the last climb and destroy Dave's time 4 19

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dave atkinson | 13 years ago
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yeah, we're still out here! got a bit preoccupied with the giro the last two days 1

two solid times and only one more to do! a big chapeau! is waiting for this time tomorrow...

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Mr_eL_Bee | 13 years ago
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Is there anyone out there....???? 3

Day 9 - Tough day!! Really windy and I was riding in to it for long sections, and the bike needed some work from the guys at Cyclewise - and they stopped it making the Click Of Doom!
So I was stopped there for 45 minutes
8:55 for the day though - pretty pleased with that!

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Mr_eL_Bee | 13 years ago
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My apologies for the loss of StalkerTracker today - I left my phone at Cyclewise.
I may be killed fatally to death for worrying the wife on that one!
Today was a 8:54 - I'm having to 'manage' a slightly painful and swollen knee now.
Wasn't too bad today, it behaved until about 90 miles!!

And my saddle is a Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow....

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simonmb | 13 years ago
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Would that be the same one you 'went missing' behind recently 39

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dave atkinson | 13 years ago
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Is that near the ice cream van?

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simonmb | 13 years ago
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Our intrepid Leon's position doesn't appear to have moved for some time. Whinlatter Pass, just before the Hope Memorial. What's it like around there? Looking at the satellite view it looks kind of isolated.

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Gkam84 | 13 years ago
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Right, one important question that has not been asked, what saddle are you riding on?

Cause i know my behind would be rather sore after over 1000 miles in 10 days unless i had a comfy one and plenty of butt'r

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Tony Farrelly | 13 years ago
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Does the route take you past the bakery in Gosforth - Gill Unsworth's I think it's called? It's in a house just opposite the car park - worth stopping there for a pie… or two.

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dave atkinson | 13 years ago
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you're homing in on my 'benchmark' time 1

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Mr_eL_Bee replied to dave atkinson | 13 years ago
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dave_atkinson wrote:

you're homing in on my 'benchmark' time 1

In all honesty - I think it is safe! The cumulative effect of the back to back days is taking its toll!

I'll be happy to *complete* all 10!! 1 1

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Mr_eL_Bee | 13 years ago
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Day 6 complete
And despite the legs feeling like Soggy Spaghetti, I posted my quickest time so far
8:45

OK - not quick - but I'm really pleased with that 1

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Low Speed Wobble | 13 years ago
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Enjoying the tale - how much / what are you eating en route and outside of the ride?

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Mr_eL_Bee replied to Low Speed Wobble | 13 years ago
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Cheers 1
I'm getting most of my calories from my drinks - and using them as a kind of rolling recovery regime as well, as some have a protein element to them.
And to keep my stomach happy, I'm giving it flapjack, Nakd bars and cake!
Oh and tea at Cyclewise Bike shop at Whinlatter
Off the bike, it's a 500ml Carbo Loader drink in the morning and 4 weetabix,
And a large evening meal - about 1½ times my normal portion size

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Tony Farrelly | 13 years ago
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Glad to hear it's going well Mr_el_Bee and thanks for keeping us in the loop as it were

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Mr_eL_Bee | 13 years ago
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Half way through this now!

It was a decent day in the Lakes and I had company - both of which are very helpful 1

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Mr_eL_Bee | 13 years ago
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Number 4 done and dusted and a LOT of words on my blogspot blog for anyone interest (Link is at the top)

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dave atkinson | 13 years ago
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Nice day for it today!

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