Hannah Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Just a quick post to say that Dave C, Owen and I have entered the Tour of the Black Country - a Midlands spin on the 'Spring Classic'. We suspect that one or two more Saracen riders may also join the field, but we're looking forward to riding the event.Entry is £25 p/p - more info and enter online on the British Cycling website: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/138761/The-Lapierre-Tour-of-the-Black-Country-2016Hope to see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Good luck guysLooking forward to seeing the report and photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 What a great day for a ride in the Black Country.22 stages of rough tracks and cobbled roads just in between normal roadslike The Hell of The North.5 of us met up at Wolverhampton track Dave C, Mick H, Owen, Hannah and myself.Along with 1000 others.With car park full we found a quiet spot rear of sport hall to prepare for the days efforts.Only summer kit required not sure what Hannah's been sitting on?.A few others turn up.All signed on.Dave's missing gone to the loo again. Note! Owen's forgotten his KIT.A few more turned up than expected the sun brings everyone out.Now down to the real thing. First stretch of rough stuff.Some great tracks through fields. Hannah takes our only puncture of the day after a stretch of loose near Churchhill.The cobbled 22% climb of Waltonberg leading to the top of Clent Hills on the grass. Took Mick H backto his youth when we rode over the top after two hour in the pub. Happy winter rides many years ago.Some adjustments to Owen's saddle which came loose dropping of Clent.Mid way stop for refreshments at the French Hen pub in Clent.After all the rough stuff Mick decides to fall of in front of me crossing a bridge by the only ford on the days route.Just a little blood. My club kit tested again for abrasion resistance.Track finish.Hannah going for the line.Hannah seems to have lost her legs or shrunk.That's better the smiles back.The glass of Champagne for all finishers.Decisions.We'll have to chop that of one day.A great end to a most unusual sportive made special by the weather and company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovi Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Great pics. Chris.Captured the atmosphereWell done everyone.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Fantastic selection of photos. Well done guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Just a few more pics from a sunny day in the Black Country.1st stretch on some loose stuff.Climbing the 22% Waltonberg to top of Clent Hills.Descending the gully down from the top to the car park on the Walton hill road.Like The Paris Roubaix the finish was one and a half laps of the track.And the end to one of the most interesting Sportives I've ridden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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