The Clwydian 200km audax

North Wales in October? Expect rain, wind, sun, wind, a bit more rain, some hills (lots), an ominous looking sea, some more rain, some simply gorgeous views, and a tubby cyclist coughing his guts up.

[@smellyelle8422]

Riding the 200 was a fab idea! Your breathing sounded soooo much better as the ride progressed 😊

[@SaddleSore]

That’s the same conclusion I came to… cycling is good for you!

[@MP-th4nx]

He's Back! ... About bloody time. Now get on with it. .... All the best from Australia 👍

[@totalrepawns]

welcome back Paul !

[@SaddleSore]

Thanks! Good to be back… just in time for winter!

[@l139x3]

Strong effort there, congrats !

[@SaddleSore]

Thanks!

[@user-mm4yt9qz6x]

I caught COVID on the same ride. Was going to do the Clwydian but had to cancel as I’m still not over it. Good effort!

[@SaddleSore]

Fingers crossed you’re on the mend? I’m surprised how well I got in in the Clwyds… I thought I was going to struggle.

[@user-mm4yt9qz6x]

@@SaddleSore getting there thanks, nothing serious. You did well considering. Nice video too. Cheers

[@philb9495]

I caught that in March still wheezing up 20%

[@SaddleSore]

Try doing a 200… it’ll either open your lungs or send you to bed!

[@WelshAudaxer]

Tough one! Organiser said he didn’t check the route 🤷🏻

[@SaddleSore]

It all adds to the sense of adventure… did you find a way around?

[@WelshAudaxer]

@@SaddleSore yes about a 5km divert with a decent bit of additional climbing! One chap scaled the 6ft fence to discover it was covered in anti climbing paint 😳🙈

[@jezlyons]

Well at least you didn’t catch gout…apparently there’s loads of it in Bristol just now…oh yeah, that and chicken pox. So count yourself lucky. 🤪

[@SaddleSore]

I’m supposed to be riding in Bristol next month… I’m a little bit frightened of what I might contract.

[@jezlyons]

Don’t panic. Adam’s got an anti gout device now. Don’t believe me? I dare you to ask him. 😉