Fred Whitton Cyclosportive Cycle Route in 3D Fly Through Google Earth

[ravenreeve]

How on earth anyone manages to tackle Hardknotts with that many miles in their legs is just beyond me!

[johnnyboybimbola]

Easy, just do what I did; on arriving at the foot of the climb, look up, take a deep breath, get off your bike, and walk up. Only hill so far that has broken my will for any climbing attempt . Walking up it was hard enough in cycling shoes. The descent was no easy effort either. One day, with more gears to drop may help (but I doubt it)

[johnnyboybimbola]

Hopefully under 12hrs with ret stops. I be just happy to complete it really and not suffer the indignity of being swept up by teh broom wagon. Theres is a midway cutoff point of 12:00 noon; 50 miles in, so plan an early start of around 6:00am to have the best chance of making it past the midway point.

[spudule]

Google earth is awesome, nice to see you making good use of it.

How long is this route going to take you?

[ut1t2t]

Awesome John. looking forward to may 15th 2009 in the Lakes.