The Three Peaks Unicycle Challenge 2006 - Page 2

unicus · 2006-09-24, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarah.miller

Thats going to be a LOOONG weekend for Tue, he lives at the "other" end of the country, he's nearly going Lands End to John O Groats and back.

Tue is going to be travelling by far the most and I’m very grateful he stepped in at such short notice.

unicus · 2006-09-24, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cathwood

What time will you be starting the Snowdon ride?

Cathy

Early Sunday morning, the earlier the better

Exact times are unknown but we’re aiming to finish in Llanberris Sunday 8th Oct before 13:00hr

tujotomi · 2006-09-25, 08:59 PM

It has just dawned on me that i'm going to travel somewhat in excess of 1500 miles to spend a weekend with some bonkers munifriends - I must be out of my mind, which, come to think of it, is probably a good thing.
Anybody up for the worlds first unicycle traverse of the Greenland icecap?

Tue

redwelly · 2006-09-29, 02:50 PM

Bump... is what I nearly did into various things after being dazzled by looking into my new 35W lights this lunch time. How's that for tenuous excuse for a bump? (Scarfell Pike will be a night walk/ride)

With only one week left to go, I'm getting more excited. Woo. Dark, rain, altitude, exhaustion, pain, cloud, fog, blood, tears, cold... can't wait

One of my collegues did Three Peaks a few years ago, and reckons that in October you're guarenteed snow on the 'Ben'. He also said that half of their walking group of six didn't finish it - due to being overweight. Tis' not easy apparently!

So stop thinking about it and get that donation in

Sam

rogeratunicycledotcom · 2006-09-29, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redwelly

One of my collegues did Three Peaks a few years ago, and reckons that in October you're guarenteed snow on the 'Ben'. He also said that half of their walking group of six didn't finish it - due to being overweight. Tis' not easy apparently!

I met a guy last week who did it and failed to do it... over 3 days! Apparently weather on Snowdon failed them and they could not get to the top.

Roger

unicus · 2006-09-29, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redwelly

He also said that half of their walking group of six didn't finish it - due to being overweight. Tis' not easy apparently!

It sure ain’t gonna be easy and talking of weight I’ve been training so hard over the last three weeks that I’ve lost 8 pounds, hopefully I’ve trained hard enough, I certainly feel fitter than I have for many years.

Oh and the BBC are interested in doing a piece about this event for TV, I’ll post again when I know more.

BTW you can donate either online or send cheques, see bottom of the page http://www.unicycle.uk.com/wraith.htm

Gary

phil · 2006-10-02, 09:33 PM

4 1/2 days to go...

Phil

unicus · 2006-10-03, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unicus

Oh and the BBC are interested in doing a piece about this event for TV, I’ll post again when I know more.

We've done the filming, interviews (not a strong point of mine) and riding. I'm interested to see if he can make a half decent interview from it, should be some good riding bits though. It'll be on;

BBC1 East Midlands Today 6:30pm Thursday 5th October 2006 (Sky 981)
Online at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/n...re/default.stm after it's aired.

Don't forget it's not too late to donate.

Gary

unicus · 2006-10-05, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unicus

BBC1 East Midlands Today 6:30pm Thursday 5th October 2006 (Sky 981)
Online at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/n...re/default.stm after it's aired.

Looks like it’ll be on Friday 6th now as don’t think he finished the editing in time and as we’re travelling up to Scotland tomorrow I’ll not get to see it 'till Sunday.

cathwood · 2006-10-05, 06:28 PM

Good luck.

phil · 2006-10-05, 06:36 PM

- The lights are charging
- The muni has been thoroughly fettled
- The pile of clothes is growing
- I have all the jelly babies in the world!
- I've lost count of the number of times I've heard "you really are insane!" recently...

Tue will be on the road already; it's going to be a long weekend, but an awesome one!

Phil

ivan · 2006-10-05, 06:40 PM

Have fun, I'm with you spiritually.

steve.colligan · 2006-10-05, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by phil

- I have all the jelly babies in the world!

And I was hoping to pick some up tomorrow! Damn!

Just to get you in the mood. The forecast is for gales, rain and -4 to -7deg C windchill on the summit of Ben Nevis. Can't wait!

I suppose the snow that's forecast Friday night and Saturday morning (for the summit of Ben Nevis) would have melted by the time we get there.

See you tomorrow.
Steve
p.s. are you sure you have all the jelly babies?

rogeratunicycledotcom · 2006-10-06, 06:38 PM

Well we are on the way now... but a little bit late. Gary's van broke down so we set off 4 hours late! Just passing Glasgow now. :-)

Photos to come.

Roger

keg · 2006-10-06, 06:47 PM

Hope the weather isn't too miserable, have a good ride.

K, K, T & D

2006-09-29, 02:50 PM	#19
redwelly Sam Wakeling Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ayr, Scotland Age: 28 Posts: 590	Bump... is what I nearly did into various things after being dazzled by looking into my new 35W lights this lunch time. How's that for tenuous excuse for a bump? (Scarfell Pike will be a night walk/ride) With only one week left to go, I'm getting more excited. Woo. Dark, rain, altitude, exhaustion, pain, cloud, fog, blood, tears, cold... can't wait One of my collegues did Three Peaks a few years ago, and reckons that in October you're guarenteed snow on the 'Ben'. He also said that half of their walking group of six didn't finish it - due to being overweight. Tis' not easy apparently! So stop thinking about it and get that donation in Sam __________________ Unicycle.com

2006-10-02, 09:33 PM	#22
phil Average wheels: 1.5 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cannock Chase, UK Age: 32 Posts: 3,382	4 1/2 days to go... Phil __________________ "Cattle Prods solve most of life's little problems."

2006-10-05, 06:28 PM	#25
cathwood Life's a beach Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Prestatyn Age: 47 Posts: 3,687	Good luck. __________________ Cathy

2006-10-05, 06:36 PM	#26
phil Average wheels: 1.5 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cannock Chase, UK Age: 32 Posts: 3,382	- The lights are charging - The muni has been thoroughly fettled - The pile of clothes is growing - I have all the jelly babies in the world! - I've lost count of the number of times I've heard "you really are insane!" recently... Tue will be on the road already; it's going to be a long weekend, but an awesome one! Phil __________________ "Cattle Prods solve most of life's little problems."

2006-10-05, 06:40 PM	#27
ivan Non-Danish Girl Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Age: 25 Posts: 7,210	Have fun, I'm with you spiritually. __________________ Did you know that lighter flame smells like burnt nose hair? Entropy isn't what it used to be.

2006-09-25, 08:59 PM	#18
tujotomi RTL #23 - Lost Wheelers Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cornwall, UK Age: 47 Posts: 34	It has just dawned on me that i'm going to travel somewhat in excess of 1500 miles to spend a weekend with some bonkers munifriends - I must be out of my mind, which, come to think of it, is probably a good thing. Anybody up for the worlds first unicycle traverse of the Greenland icecap? Tue

2006-10-06, 06:38 PM	#29
rogeratunicycledotcom Mostly OKish Unicyclist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Stockon, UK Posts: 1,321	Well we are on the way now... but a little bit late. Gary's van broke down so we set off 4 hours late! Just passing Glasgow now. :-) Photos to come. Roger __________________ ++++++++++++++++++ Roger Davies Unicycle.com in the UK The UK's Unicycle Source www.unicycle.uk.com +++++++++++++++++++

2006-10-06, 06:47 PM	#30
keg RTL Team #56: The Old Peculiers Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: NE Hampshire, UK Posts: 377	Hope the weather isn't too miserable, have a good ride. K, K, T & D

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