Gran Fondo Cymru - who's going and are you ready?

[Marek]

Are we going to have a ACC meeting time. I don't mind starting early as intending to drive back in the evening. If we all register the day before then I would say that a 7am start is probably in order. What do you think or would people prefer more of a lie in?

[Alan M]

Strategically I favour a second wave start - this gives the optimum in terms of a few groups that can be caught up and faster groups from behind that can be latched on to - I agree with an earlyish start but I'm not going back until the next day so it is less of a problem - not sure we will be there in time to register on Saturday 'cos if it is not raining I aim to do a 17 mph cub run and peel off at partridge and spin home - Anyway, I suspect that the queue will have to be negotiated and Breakfast is unlikely to be before 7, so I reckon 8 or 8.30 before I'm at the start - maybe I'll catch up to you Marek (not)

[higg]

Does anybody have an idea of where the feed stations and/or checkpoints are ? If we are in a group what are peoples feelings on how long to spend at feed/checkpoints ?

7am does seem like an early start but I'd go along if that's what everybody else is doing. Ideally I'd prefer something around 8.

[huw williams]

Feed stations will be pointed out at the start - make sure you have an idea of where they are in relation to where you are on the course - having a computer set to mileage helps a lot

[kieran]

Well, I'm staying about 20 miles outside Bala and dependant on my wife for a lift (I don't fancy cycling the distance there as I think I will be doing enough later) so 7am seems unlikely - can you pick your own departure time? in the dragon ride is depended on your number and also they only started it at a certain time so you couldn't head off extra early anyway. Maybe we could do 2 groups, early and late, if possible. Anyway my mobile is 07791 783660 if you wish to get in touch.

[Alan M]

Decided not to do club run but set off earlier so as to register on Sat - aim to have an hour's spin early evening before dinner if anyone is interested. If so, pm me for mobile number - I would probably be thinking in terms of 6.30 ish - Phil and I are at the Lion hotel in Bala

[Maria David]

My aim is to start at 7am sharp so I get the best chance of finishing by nightfall

[Conor Cormican]

Good luck to everyone taking part, I hope the weather is better than it was in Yorkshire last Sunday.

[Gavin]

The weather is looking good so I am running out of excuses..........

[Gavin]

As neat to 7am as I can.

I hope to register on saturday but will probably be staying quite far away as I have not booked anywhere.

Cheers

G