Ras Y Gader/Cader Idris

[crowhill]

Crowhill

Gaz is going and he has done it a couple of times so you might get some info off him. I would be there but have business on Jura

WP

Cheers WP - so jealous that you're doing Jura - have a great weekend.

[Deek]

When you get onto the final climb, there are some lines away from the path which can save you time. Great day out especially if you don't know Mid Wales.

[Gaz]

took a few iffy routes on the way up and especially down, got a few looks of fellow descenders but didnt get pointed out in the results or race write up so watch out wales............

[Wheeze]

Its a nice day out. A bit of a boring slog compared to some races but the views make up for it and so does the atmosphere in the town. The road section is especially tedious for those of us with tarmac allergy. No recce needed.

[Slippery Stones]

I'm gonna have a bash at this - is it an up and down route like Snowdon? Full kit?

GW..oh its up and down alright

have done this for the last 2 years first year crap weather, last year brilliant conditions

starts with a steady climb on the road out of Dolgellau which gets steep in a couple of places. then leave the cader road to run round the lake to the foot of the mountain proper. then its a nearly relentless climb to the top which is very rocky. there is not much route choice as the path zig-zags up the side of the hill. once you reach the top which is just a jagged mountain top...admire the views if its a clear day...then turn round get of the really rocky bit to the path and then take the brakes off. same way back down apart from cutting a few corners off the zig-zags, which is very steep but saves some time. run back round the lake with legs like jelly and then try and run fast down the cader road back into the town square past all the spectators

MUCH recommended...had an entry but am not risking it after just getting over the injury

[Deek]

I would agree with Graham. Not such an interesting route as other races, but a great day out.

[Ginge Whinge]

GW..oh its up and down alright

have done this for the last 2 years first year crap weather, last year brilliant conditions

starts with a steady climb on the road out of Dolgellau which gets steep in a couple of places. then leave the cader road to run round the lake to the foot of the mountain proper. then its a nearly relentless climb to the top which is very rocky. there is not much route choice as the path zig-zags up the side of the hill. once you reach the top which is just a jagged mountain top...admire the views if its a clear day...then turn round get of the really rocky bit to the path and then take the brakes off. same way back down apart from cutting a few corners off the zig-zags, which is very steep but saves some time. run back round the lake with legs like jelly and then try and run fast down the cader road back into the town square past all the spectators

MUCH recommended...had an entry but am not risking it after just getting over the injury

Ta for that SS. Reading the word "rock(y)" quite a lot there. Sounds like I won't be needing studs and Trails will do.

[Wheeze]

If you feel stable in trails, then yes, go for those. The road bit knacks yer walshies anyway!

[Leith Hill lady]

Anyone doing it do come and say 'hello' to me. I'll be in my burgundy dorking and mole valley vest. Race no................................1
(dead keen super early entry!) And i'll have to get up super early for the drive up on saturday morning. Sure it'll be a great day.

[Pete Mac]

some pictures from Al Tye of teamdolly

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/the.un.../RasCaderIdris

his main site

http://www.teamshiraz.co.uk/

Cheers

Pete