Box Hill on the Big Ring

[kieran]

well, the nearest I did to that was 8 loops of the sydenham/dulwich circuit, so up college road/fountain drive hill 8 times on my track bike, which is still geared for Herne Hill track. As I didn't want to get my road bike dirty.


And have been doing ascents of it on my MTB out of the saddle in high gear. Why, just because I once read about a female MTB racer who lost her saddle about halfway during a race but continued on and came well placed. At the time I couldn't ride far out of the saddle so decided to see how far I could and to improve it, so now I can do my whole commute that way, so if I ever loose my saddle I should still be able to continue at a fair pace.

Scientific or what?

[-Adam-]

[quote="kieran"]Scientific or what?

[kieran]

indeed, actually as my job is as a biostatistician I get my fill of science and numbers from work. The bike to to take me away from work not to extend it!

[thePinkDreamMachine]

I ran it 4 times a few weeks ago as hill reps ( running* that’s a thing you do with out a bike, much like walking).. if your limited for time, running is a saving grace for getting the body working.

But.. I really think they need to declassify box hill ...

National Trust - Box ‘Gradual Incline’ – or Box ‘mildly up hill’..

Next time Adam I want to see you doing with caring a sheep for extra weight , there are plenty to hand on the Box*

[-Adam-]

Fighting talk Dream Machine... but yeah, it ain't that hard, but that's not the point is it... remember it's only December!

[Sylv]

[quote="thePinkDreamMachine"]I ran it 4 times a few weeks ago as hill reps

[thePinkDreamMachine]

i ran the zig zags this time, but john and i run up there off road most weeks, starting up that hill you speak off..

for the runners out there i just got this mail, its a new years day HILLY fun 10K ,,, last year we won the fancy dress comp,,, we did it as cave girls.
doing it again this week..

ps > a hangover is compulsory

[quote]This is just a quick reminder that the Knacker Cracker (Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey) is coming up on 1 January, from 11am onwards.

The Knacker Cracker is said to be the UK's toughest 10k, including over 1500feet of ascent and descent, and is now often run in fancy dress.

Runners who register before 15 December will get their names on the race shirt, a fluorescent long-sleeved technical top which alone is worth the race fee. Runners also get the race medal, mug, soup and rolls and the race carrot. All profits from the race go to charity.

There is a free run-through of the course at 11am on Sunday 14 December - all welcome.

Only a limited number of places are still available in the Knacker Cracker on 1 January. Please register online at
http://www.trionium.com/knackercracker

Kind regards,

Rob

[Andrew G]

[quote]The Knacker Cracker

[-Adam-]

Same again tomorrow...

[DavidKennett]

[quote]Same again tomorrow...

[quote="DavidKennett"][quote]Same again tomorrow...

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

Pebble Hill on the big ring today 53 12- no sweat.....

Guru P

[Michelle]

What about the snow?.....

[Snoop Doug]

[quote="mrP(Boonen)VT"]Pebble Hill on the big ring today 53 12- no sweat.....

Guru P

[quote="Snoop Doug"][quote="mrP(Boonen)VT"]Pebble Hill on the big ring today 53 12- no sweat.....

Guru P