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09-08.-2006, 12:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Newcastle England
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C2C on a road bike?
I want to try some of the local bike rides local to newcastle and the C2C sounds like its interesting (i wont manage it all rather the sunderland end) however from some pics it looks like there is a bit of dirt tracks etc? hence i would not be able to on my road bike???
any one been on the track and can advise? cheers |
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09-08.-2006, 08:31 AM
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Re: C2C on a road bike?
Hi Ben,
I did the C2C twice with my Daughter and her husband. The first time in 2001 at the time of the foot and mouth crisis. Because of this detours were necessary taking us on to roads, however, the last leg to Sunderland was on the dirt track which was a bit rough in parts. I rode a custom built lightweight road bike, I did get a puncture when I hit a rock but the load I was carrying contributed to that. We did it again 2003 on the designated route without any problems. It is a great adventure and feeling of achievement. I was a bit doubtful at first but my bike stood up to the task and I think the extra weight of a mountain bike would be tough going, for me at any rate, but the majority of cyclists we met along the way were riding off-road bikes. My companions were on hybrids, by the way. We may do it again in the near future and I will be on my lightweight. Good luck, I guarantee you will enjoy the experience Gordon. |
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09-08.-2006, 06:40 PM
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Re: C2C on a road bike?
what sort of tyres did you use? i have grandprix4000 at the moment so i assume these would be the worst for this ride? and maybe some heavy duty road tyres that are a tad thicker would be a better bet?
thanks, and i look forward to trying the ride |
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09-08.-2006, 08:44 PM
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Re: C2C on a road bike?
Hi,
My tyres are 700c x 25, very light for off-road but as I said only one puncture to worry about. If you are in doubt try something heavier. Age and fitness play a big part, as I get older I find the lighter bike compensates for both. We did the Whitehaven to Sunderland route so don't know anything about the Newcastle leg. For us, both rides were leisure holidays rather than challenges, the whole trip has been done in one day on several occasions by some of the super fit guys. If you need info regarding good B & B accommodation we have it. Best wishes.  . |
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11-08.-2006, 04:55 AM
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Re: C2C on a road bike?
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Myself and my brother are planning to do this in the near future, he thinks we can do it in two days... Any B+B info you have would be greatly appriciated and any other advice... Cheers |
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11-08.-2006, 08:06 AM
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Re: C2C on a road bike?
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Hi Dean, Whitehaven to Sunderland is 146 miles according to the Sustrans map but we clocked up a few more miles than that, slight detours to the B+B mainly. To do it in two days means around 70 miles on the first day which means you would have to aim for Alston or Nenthead. It's a tough climb out of Nenthead to the highest point on the route but it starts to get easier after that. If you do a search there is a lot of info on the internet for C2C. You first need to decide on your route and stopping places then I can suggest good B+B either through the forum or email. Try the Sustrans website also. Good Luck, Gordon. |
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11-08.-2006, 08:48 AM
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Re: C2C on a road bike?
Hi Dean,
I've just completed the C2C fully loaded inside two days and wild camped on the descent to Garrigill after Hartside pass. Set off from Whitehaven at mid -day and reached Hartside at sunset. Next day set off at 0630 and reached Tynemouth at 1600. 28 hours in total. As you are B&Bing, you should easily manage it inside two days if you are fit enough. Setting off earlier from Whitehaven would give you more flexibility en route and allow more time in the evening to relax and loosen up. There is a pub at Garrigill and the post office next door does B&B. The C2C accomodation guide is very useful on the C2C-guide website. There is not a great deal of accomodation in Tynemouth if you are planning to stop the night. I caught a train back to Whitehaven by cycling back to Newcastle. Plenty of trains from Newcastle to Carlisle and onwards to Whitehaven. If you are planning an overnight at the end try Whitley Bay. Good luck. Dave. |
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