Tour De Celeb

[Throbbe]

Was only half paying attention and initially thought that the sportive was 100 miles not 100k. I was impressed and depressed in equal measure when some of them came in on the low 4 hour mark.

Was a bit shallow and sensational (lets be honest, Channel 5 know their audience) but it was nice to see several of them get bitten by the bug. Although I'm sure none of us have ever got carried away and taken a sportive too seriously.

[ALawson]

JustinF said:

did anyone else spot the PH jersey at about 36 mins in? start of the sportive section there was a white/yellow/black jersey.

I cannot remember what top I was riding but it was a good "sportive" no official timing all money to charity.

https://www.strava.com/activities/584626140

I found the middle pretty tough as I hadn't really checked the route and wasn't expecting as much vertical. We did see Amy at the end but none of the others.

[m444ttb]

JustinF said:

I know it's for a wider audience but would have been good to see their FTP numbers.

I'm relieved I'm not the only person disappointed they didn't tell us. Perhaps in a later episode alongside a big reveal of who has gained how many watts.

[df76]

Quite enjoyed it, and easy to forget how intimidating it is for newcomers.. even with a bit of tv drama. Must do some longer rides myself!

[wobert]

Managed to get a look on catch up.

I thought the Bostin Peaks came out of it pretty good and I managed to sneak into a couple of shots at the start and the first feed station.

I stayed with Louis on the run back into Uttoxeter then finished a few minutes ahead of him at the end.

I couldn't live with him beating me!

[louiebaby]

Just watched it on catch-up, and whilst it's hardly high brow, it's not the worst thing in the world.

I've switched my team now. Amy all the way.

[Laurel Green]

Six weeks to go!

[mcelliott]

god that model woman is so fking annoying!

[Laurel Green]

mcelliott said:

god that model woman is so fking annoying!

Yep, coming across as a right little diva. I think if she could just get over her fear of falling, she'd could be one of the front runners.

[Ashfordian]

Everything is so over exaggerated and made to sound much more dangerous that it really is

It's no harder than going zero to a marathon distance run in 8 weeks

[mcelliott]

Ashfordian said:

Everything is so over exaggerated and made to sound much more dangerous that it really is

It's no harder than going zero to a marathon distance run in 8 weeks

yes agreed, but that wouldn't make good TV!

[Laurel Green]

"Big fat vagina lips"

[Laurel Green]

Can I take back what I said of little miss diva?

[mcelliott]

I think Goughie's condition has been deteriorating, probably for the last 10 years I reckon.

[mcelliott]

Laurel Green said:

Can I take back what I said of little miss diva?

No.

[Laurel Green]

mcelliott said:

No.

Then I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed.

[Daveyraveygravey]

Ashfordian said:

Everything is so over exaggerated and made to sound much more dangerous that it really is

It's no harder than going zero to a marathon distance run in 8 weeks

I have to take issue with that! I can't imagine anyone who hasn't run being able to do a marathon. No way, nothing to over 4 hours running? Every time I stop and then start again it takes me a month to get up to 5 miles.

[upsidedownmark]

Any much over 4hrs it isn't really running

All a matter of pace. How long does it take to do 26 miles at a brisk walk - 6hrs? If you can't get to that in 8 weeks..

Edited by upsidedownmark on Tuesday 6th December 12:57

[Daveyraveygravey]

upsidedownmark said:

Any much over 4hrs it isn't really running

All a matter of pace. How long does it take to do 26 miles at a brisk walk - 6hrs? If you can't get to that in 8 weeks..

Edited by upsidedownmark on Tuesday 6th December 12:57

You walk at almost 5 mph?!?!
I never got beyond half marathon distance but was happy with 1 hour 50. I still say a complete novice would find it VERY hard to run a marathon in 8 weeks. Doing the Etape would be a bit easier, but not massively

[nammynake]

So apparently the Surrey hills are the UK's most challenging terrain.