Popped in to PCS this morning and did a quick run of the drive-out route to check I remember it! There are some basic Google maps I've done if anyone wants to print them.
For those who haven't done it before, it's a pretty tight route in some places with narrow passing - enough for 2 cars but you end up ditch surfing. It's also very winding and up and down hills, with lots of cyclists! There were also the odd crazy van drivers oncoming and a few tractors - hopefully that won't be the case on a weekend.
I think it's been mentioned before but some general rules I reckon on:
For those who haven't done it before, it's a pretty tight route in some places with narrow passing - enough for 2 cars but you end up ditch surfing. It's also very winding and up and down hills, with lots of cyclists! There were also the odd crazy van drivers oncoming and a few tractors - hopefully that won't be the case on a weekend.
I think it's been mentioned before but some general rules I reckon on:
- We'll be sticking to speed limits!
- People at the front should try to slow down coming up to junctions, to bunch up the pack as much as possible - we're bound to get split up at some point though.
- Don't be an idiot!!
- If you get stuck behind a cyclist, whether fast or slow, don't overtake until it's safe! I got stuck for some time on an uphill corner last year but still caught up with the pack fairly easily - don't be a hero overtaking if you're not sure it's safe, it aint worth the risk.
