Metropolitan Challenge - Le Cyclo-défi contre le cancer du Québec /The Quebec Ride to Conquer Cancer

team m.a.d · Senior Member

Metropolitan Challenge

ptardif · Veteran Member

Hey Dez -

How hilly is this ride? I'll be flying in from Amsterdam just the day before so I'll be kinda jet lagged - if it's a tough ride, I'll just be toast...let me know?

thanks!

Patrice

team m.a.d · Senior Member

Well it's 150Kms.

broadway29 · Senior Member

OH MAN, 150!

ddkphotos · Senior Member

actually you can do 78, 102 and 147 - you choose how far you want to go and follow that route.
I did two Metropolitain Challenges last year - they are well organized and it's a nice way to go long distances with some support (i.e. if you can't make it or have a flat or not feeling well) they provide helpers (for flats) or a truck for pick-ups... I feel better doing longer distances with that kind of support...

I just mapmyrided the smaller part - I'm guessing as to exact routes and I'm off by a few km's but it gives you an idea...
http://tinyurl.com/28b28kl
if you click on the right where it says show elevation it shows you at the bottom and the side the info...

I also did a guesstimate one of the full metro challenge...
http://tinyurl.com/2ep83lv

compared to the 2nd day of the RTCC it looks similar - except for one larger climb... I believe at the St. Calixte part...

ptardif · Veteran Member

thanks, ddk - I'm thinking it might be crazy to think of doing it if I'm getting back from Europe only the nite before, though. we'll have to see - do you think I could sign up at the last minute?

Nora15 · Member

I think you can sign up at the last minute! I'll be doing it (the 100km option)

team m.a.d · Senior Member

Who is up for the 150? (Sorry Sharon, I already put your name down)

ddkphotos · Senior Member

I wish I could but have a family affair that day!

broadway29 · Senior Member

DEZ-GASP- WHAT-BUT-BUT!!!!!!! Are You Serious!

-- Edited by broadway29 on Tuesday 18th of May 2010 03:42:20 PM

-- Edited by broadway29 on Tuesday 18th of May 2010 03:43:02 PM

team m.a.d · Senior Member

I did the Metro Challenge last year and it was a very good chance to see what a long ride is with 1000+ people. It is well run, lots of support, lunch is provided.

Taking a poll who is interested (Sharron your not included, name is already on the list, and DDK your lucky your busy, but we could use a Lemon cake for the ride)

email me at: ride@dspharwod.com
100Kms or 150Kms

They also have a 75Kms ride.

51 days
1239 hours
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-- Edited by team m.a.d on Wednesday 19th of May 2010 04:40:42 AM

mermaid · Veteran Member

You're killing Dez..ok-I would LOOOOVE to do this - come one Sharon- we can do this - I'll bring the lemon loaf! Not sure how I'll get there though - but I'll try and find a lift. So not a completely sure thing-but almost.

mermaid · Veteran Member

Meant to say-you're killing ME Dez..I got the x-large coffee this morning..heh,heh..as you were.

team m.a.d · Senior Member

We all can car pool

broadway29 · Senior Member

Mermaid I can pick you up, especially if you're bringing a lemon loaf.
DEZ! You're slave driver, K I'll go-I'll go. BUT I'm still gonna wait til a bit closer to the event cuz If it's cold and rainy forget it.

Here's a complete turn around, from my Witching with a B, if the weather is good lets all go for the 150km.
What do ya say. It's only 10km more then to Trois Rivere.

team m.a.d · Senior Member

DEAL!
Weather permitting, because you can pay the day of the ride.
We can start for the 100 or 125 and depending on how we feel, 150kms
Average speed 35k/hr (ok ok, 26 or so)

Cristina will post something on the Training Site. But who ever would like to get a group to ride the 75Kms (not you Sharron) send me a email ride@dspharwood.com

Basically the same ride as the DDO Training ride, just a little longer.

team m.a.d · Senior Member

FYI on my end, I will not be going, after todays FULL CONTACT RTCC TRAINING RIDE (you have to read that line like a boxing announcer). I vote Sharon to take the lead with Mer.

ddkphotos · Senior Member

oh Desmond! I sure hope you're not too sore tomorrow!!! And that your wife will let you out again on your bike one day!!

mermaid · Veteran Member

Franchement Desmond-after seeing the state of the two cars-you and Jasmyn had some major angel power on your side yesterday! (may not feel like it today Im sure!) Take good care & hope to see you back on the road soon!
Sharon- looks like the weather so far will be cooling down to the lower 20s and sunny for next Sunday-so perfect conditions. (did 78km yesterday (merci Serge!) happy to report the knees held up quite well-so no going back-its 100 or 150 for sure!)

broadway29 · Senior Member

What happened!!!!!!