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Posted : 18/01/2016 3:48 pm
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Go and ride it anyway, on another weekend. In fact, do it soon'ish then you can say you've done the Whitton but in worse weather and no poncy feed stations #doublehard


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 3:56 pm
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Lakeland Loop?

Offer to marshal and get an entry next year?


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 3:56 pm
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bummer, I'm still waiting to hear whether my drunken entry from the pub last night has been accepted.


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 4:01 pm
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Ping them a quick email , top of the waiting list, mate has got in 3 times in last four years off the waiting list and a few follow up emails, or there is always the guarantee £250 sponsorship as a route in if I remember correctly, main thing train as if you are in it!!


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 4:02 pm
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Did it with a friend last year as a normal ride. Parked in Keswick because it was more convenient. Arranged it so we finished with the Honister climb. Changed the nature a bit doing Hardknott earlier but saved faff with logistics.

Spent the entry fee on a café stop. Did it the week before the actual event (convenient date more than anything). It was a pleasant temperature and dry.

Nothing to stop you doing it anyway. I really enjoyed the route.


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 4:04 pm
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can you still pick up a chip timing thingy from somewhere to record your time, but do it at anytime in the year you please?


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 4:09 pm
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had some friends stay at mine as they were taking part so i just rode the route plenty of places for drinks and food, beat them both and they were full-time roadies!!


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 4:12 pm
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can you still pick up a chip timing thingy from somewhere to record your time, but do it at anytime in the year you please?

[url= http://www.fredwhittonchallenge.co.uk/four-seasons/ ]Not at the moment[/url]. GPS logging sort of makes it unnecessary though.


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 4:20 pm
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Tuscany is where it's at this year.


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 4:20 pm
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Repeat post - pesky kids.....


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 5:24 pm
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At least you've already done it you urban fox you


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 6:47 pm
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It's on open roads isn't it. Ride it anyway!


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 10:23 pm
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Back in on a reserve 🙂


 
Posted : 10/03/2016 10:36 am
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Done

7hrs & 94mins

Complemented a couple of people on their Jenn socks

It was very hard & hot this year but cleared all the passes pedalling which was my aim


 
Posted : 09/05/2016 1:31 pm

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