100 MILES IN ONE DAY!!!!
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Okay! The idea is now a plan with a date set too!
The date is 26 August 2007.
The end of August is usually when we get the first warmer spring weather. The climate statistics indicate we can expect low humidity, a maximum temperature of about 23 degrees in Grafton, a one in seven chance of rain and a high chance of a sunny day.
It is also pre-daylight saving time so it will be easier to make an early start. The sun will rise at 6:15am. The sun will set at 5:25pm.
Should the weather be bad that weekend we would postpone it. We want to be able to enjoy the experience - we don't have to be heroes.
The plan of course is to ride Brooms Head - Maclean - Lawrence - Grafton - Glenreagh - Coffs Harbour. In one day! And yes, that is 100 MILES! 160km!
This route seems ideal for a “century” attempt as it has very few serious hills. The Maclean – Grafton section is totally flat. Traffic should be light but for most of the route the road lacks a road shoulder. Be prepared to form a single file when cars approach. Of course you will make sure you are wearing highly visible clothing. We will have some vehicles providing support. They will take all your gear and will be able to assist if any riders are unable to continue.
To get an early start we would camp at Brooms Head the night before. So we will drive to Brooms Head near Maclean on Saturday (or Friday if you like) and have a beach day and camp overnight. Brooms Head is a great place to camp. Cabins or tent sites are available.
[ You might like to check this website ]
Travelling time to Brooms Head from Coffs Harbour is maybe 2 & 1/4 hours via the Pacific Highway. Turn left off the highway at Maclean sign and then turn right to Brooms Head after about 1km.
At this stage we appear to have four vehicles with non-riders who can provide transport to Brooms Head for bikes and riders. We may need more non-rider drivers. Non-riders are welcome to come for the beach / camping / social experience.
THE RIDE PLAN -distances and approximate timetable:
Early Sunday (6:30 am) hit the road.
Brooms Head – Maclean 24km [24]
Maclean – Lawrence (via the ferry) 15km [39]
Morning Tea at Lawrence beside river 8:30am – 9:00am
Lawrence – Grafton 33km [72]
Lunch at Grafton beside river 10:30am – 11:30am
Grafton – Glenreagh 48km [120]
Afternoon Tea at Glenreagh 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Glenreagh – Nana Glen 11km [131]
Nana Glen – Coramba 11km [142]
Coramba– Coffs Harbour (Jetty) 19km [161*]
Arrive at Jetty 4:30pm –cheers, beers, pizza, ice-cream, certificates!
*Apparently 100 miles = 160.9344 km so you will have to do an extra kilometre!
Who should attempt this ride? Provided you are experienced and fit this ride is an achievable challenge. Can you meet these criteria?
· You need to have done a ride of 100km before (that’s km not miles).
· You need to be able to average at least 20kmh for the day. On the Maclean – Grafton leg we would have a higher average. The day is planned assuming an average of 20kmh. Anything slower would make the day too long and tiring. An average of only 18kmh would add almost a whole hour to the riding time.
· You need to do as many hard rides as you can (up to 80km+) in the month leading up to the ride. Suggested rides are the CHBUG ride from Nambucca Heads to Bowraville on Sunday 19th August and DUBBUG ride from Urunga to Bellingen (South Arm Road/North Bank Road) on Sunday 12th August. I suggest we also follow up the Saturday morning community rides with an extra ride starting from the Coffs City Square and tackling rides such as Bruxner Park Road.
Ring me on 6655 4898 or 04 22 333 238 if you want to take on this challenge, provide support or just come for the camping. We need to book camping so don’t delay.
John Gray 5 / 7 / 2007
Okay! The idea is now a plan with a date set too!
The date is 26 August 2007.
The end of August is usually when we get the first warmer spring weather. The climate statistics indicate we can expect low humidity, a maximum temperature of about 23 degrees in Grafton, a one in seven chance of rain and a high chance of a sunny day.
It is also pre-daylight saving time so it will be easier to make an early start. The sun will rise at 6:15am. The sun will set at 5:25pm.
Should the weather be bad that weekend we would postpone it. We want to be able to enjoy the experience - we don't have to be heroes.
The plan of course is to ride Brooms Head - Maclean - Lawrence - Grafton - Glenreagh - Coffs Harbour. In one day! And yes, that is 100 MILES! 160km!
This route seems ideal for a “century” attempt as it has very few serious hills. The Maclean – Grafton section is totally flat. Traffic should be light but for most of the route the road lacks a road shoulder. Be prepared to form a single file when cars approach. Of course you will make sure you are wearing highly visible clothing. We will have some vehicles providing support. They will take all your gear and will be able to assist if any riders are unable to continue.
To get an early start we would camp at Brooms Head the night before. So we will drive to Brooms Head near Maclean on Saturday (or Friday if you like) and have a beach day and camp overnight. Brooms Head is a great place to camp. Cabins or tent sites are available.
[ You might like to check this website ]
Travelling time to Brooms Head from Coffs Harbour is maybe 2 & 1/4 hours via the Pacific Highway. Turn left off the highway at Maclean sign and then turn right to Brooms Head after about 1km.
At this stage we appear to have four vehicles with non-riders who can provide transport to Brooms Head for bikes and riders. We may need more non-rider drivers. Non-riders are welcome to come for the beach / camping / social experience.
THE RIDE PLAN -distances and approximate timetable:
Early Sunday (6:30 am) hit the road.
Brooms Head – Maclean 24km [24]
Maclean – Lawrence (via the ferry) 15km [39]
Morning Tea at Lawrence beside river 8:30am – 9:00am
Lawrence – Grafton 33km [72]
Lunch at Grafton beside river 10:30am – 11:30am
Grafton – Glenreagh 48km [120]
Afternoon Tea at Glenreagh 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Glenreagh – Nana Glen 11km [131]
Nana Glen – Coramba 11km [142]
Coramba– Coffs Harbour (Jetty) 19km [161*]
Arrive at Jetty 4:30pm –cheers, beers, pizza, ice-cream, certificates!
*Apparently 100 miles = 160.9344 km so you will have to do an extra kilometre!
Who should attempt this ride? Provided you are experienced and fit this ride is an achievable challenge. Can you meet these criteria?
· You need to have done a ride of 100km before (that’s km not miles).
· You need to be able to average at least 20kmh for the day. On the Maclean – Grafton leg we would have a higher average. The day is planned assuming an average of 20kmh. Anything slower would make the day too long and tiring. An average of only 18kmh would add almost a whole hour to the riding time.
· You need to do as many hard rides as you can (up to 80km+) in the month leading up to the ride. Suggested rides are the CHBUG ride from Nambucca Heads to Bowraville on Sunday 19th August and DUBBUG ride from Urunga to Bellingen (South Arm Road/North Bank Road) on Sunday 12th August. I suggest we also follow up the Saturday morning community rides with an extra ride starting from the Coffs City Square and tackling rides such as Bruxner Park Road.
Ring me on 6655 4898 or 04 22 333 238 if you want to take on this challenge, provide support or just come for the camping. We need to book camping so don’t delay.
John Gray 5 / 7 / 2007
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