1 week to Mega entry! Who's in?

[AbarthChris]

Its only 1 week to the Megavalanche entry opens up, so who's definitely racing this year?

I'm in for my first time!

Anyone else?

[neil_bolton]

Yup.

[AbarthChris]

neil_bolton said:

Yup.

Excellent, we'll have to meet up when we're there.

Do you or anyone else fancy a Cwmcarn day in the near future?

[atom111]

Mega isn't my thing, but I'll be in the Morzine the week after, riding around.

But happy to do another Cwn Carn visit, will only bring the full sus this time and try not to stack it at the end!!

Edited by atom111 on Monday 5th January 12:11

[P-Jay]

We'll be in Morzine from the 11th to the 25th of July this year. Not sure when the Mega is, but it's not for me.

Another CC visit would be good. I'll try to be a bit more social this time and not force anyone off the track (can't find a little smiley face that embarassed, but I was).

[vz-r_dave]

We are still talking about it at the mo, the guys who did it last year are up for it but some of the guys dont want to waste them selves before we go to Morzine after.

[threesixty]

yup I'll be entering, 6th time for me

[AbarthChris]

I'm crapping myself, and I haven't even entered yet!!

[neil_bolton]

It doesn't get any easier as you go, you just know whats coming up and where you're likely to die...

Tip on snow: The faster you go, the more grip and control you get. Plus it scares the st out of you...

[Mandog]

I'll be there with mk1fan.

1st timer. Would be good to meet up with you guys for the event.

Also up for another Cwmcarn day.

[theboymoon]

in

[AbarthChris]

theboymoon said:

in

Wicked

Neil - do you have any recommendations for chalets to look at? i'm going to book early i think

[neil_bolton]

You can't book early unless you go private, which is unlikely as its all done through the main tourism office.

Booking starts in March, April, I think (based on my being told so by the tourism lady Issabelle - who is hot btw! (I have an email address if needed)).

Its gonna be expensive this year becuase of the euro/pound palarity, so the days of a cheap chalet are gone

It may be worth considering staying in Oz d'Oizans, as its quieter, nicer and still got a lift to the main tracks.

Edited by neil_bolton on Thursday 8th January 21:08

[Parrot of Doom]

I'd like to do this but I don't think I'm quite fit enough, I reckon lose a couple of stones and I'd be there. I can easily manage 20 miles in a day, every day, but in the last couple of months I don't think I've done more than 20-30 miles a week.

[threesixty]

Parrot of Doom said:

I'd like to do this but I don't think I'm quite fit enough, I reckon lose a couple of stones and I'd be there. I can easily manage 20 miles in a day, every day, but in the last couple of months I don't think I've done more than 20-30 miles a week.

I dont think fitness comes into it much. Im not particularly fit but i've got some pretty good results and times in it(best is an hour dead). Its a mental game, im sure I climbed some of those hills on just willpower alone. If you're a competitive person you'll love it.

[Parrot of Doom]

I'm not really that competitive - in my road riding days I never bothered with clubs or organised rides. I tend to enjoy the feelings associated with cycling - the fresh air, the sense that your body is in good shape (well, underneath the layer of fat), the feeling you get when you push hard and you find yourself not particularly tired, and just the plain old attraction of a well sorted bike underneath you making slick oily metal sounds...

I do though want to do the 'hit the north' thing around my neck of the woods this year.

[neil_bolton]

Chaps get those signup fingers ready:

You want www.activeeurope.com for the actual entry, and should be up at some point today...

[AbarthChris]

3pm according to Avalanchecup.com! I think thats 2pm GMT

I'm poised and ready

Edited by AbarthChris on Monday 12th January 11:16

[theboymoon]

AbarthChris said:

3pm according to Avalanchecup.com! I think thats 2pm GMT

I'm poised and ready

Edited by AbarthChris on Monday 12th January 11:16

Nice one Chris.

[AbarthChris]

neil_bolton said:

Chaps get those signup fingers ready:

You want www.activeeurope.com for the actual entry, and should be up at some point today...

Neil, as our resident Mega expert My mates coming with me but isnt doing the mega, what does he do about lift passes, is there a cheaper way to do it rather than booking through the normal websites?