Chtriman was the middle I did last year between Calais & Dunkirk. No need for flares as it had a very generous mid-day start.
Obviously really easy to get to, but it’ll be in term time I think.
I didn’t do a report but my Strava gives a bit of info.
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What were the road surfaces like, Doon?
A fair mixture, but there was no gravel riding 
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I remember on the return we were on narrow roads running parallel to a canal which although not a great surface was closed to traffic.
I think the climb at Mont Cassel was cobbled or there were some cobbles at the top.
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Just noticed Ryanair are flying out of Manchester direct to Valencia , I have always refused to give them my business but it’s a tempting option now.
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I’ve transferred to Westfriesland now, didn’t really fit in with early season plans.
Have you entered?
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no not yet , don,t know if i can bring myself to use RYANAIR , wanted something either first 3rd of year or last 3rd
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I know what you mean, although I did have 3 flights with them last year, was scared to breathe on the flight in case they charged me 
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FW was my first sportif too, in 2006. I had done Helvellyn tri in 2004 and 2005 but that really didn’t prepare me for the descents off Hardknott and Wrynose, I was petrified.
The next time I did them was on the Coast to Coast, 12 years later, when both descents were a piece of piss - I guess all my experience of steep, narrow roads with crap surfaces in NE Wales prepared me well.
I have never made it up Hardknott without walking in 3 attempts.
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There’s a couple of new ones for you as well now Jeff.
One in the Czech Republic just got advertised and I saw one in Slovakia a short while back. Get road trippjn!
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Not sure I’ve seen those, stop telling me, Greta and bank account will not be happy
I have retirement plans 
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Assuming there are no unexpected expenditure this month then I will enter Outlaw Nott’ Half but really fancy entering the Outlaw, without making it a big deal for myself. My current thinking, maybe enter it but focus on getting as fit as possible for halfs and if I do the Outlaw then just focus on trying to fuel it properly and the time will be what it is.
Edit: @Poet did you enter for 2024?
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No triathlon for me next year.
I can’t run well enough to justify the cost 
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Aquabike specialist?
I can’t swim either.
Or cycle fast.
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You could try training 
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Heretic!
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Wash your mouth out.
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Entered the Fred. Guess I should get out of bed and onto the winter bike 
I’ve booked some luxury accommodation for a treat. I certainly won’t be slumming it. I just pray my mate’s girlfriend decides against coming so we can share and split the 
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I did it years and years ago ! Is it still the same course?
In the wet … ish … on basic old carbon rims thinking I was the dogs dagglies
Dear me beautiful views but those downhills are just terrifying, check those brake pads !!
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