Advice for my charity relay ride (120 miles over 24 hours)

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  • prj45
    prj45 Posts: 2,208
    (he's not sensitive is he?)
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    prj45 wrote:
    (he's not sensitive is he?)

    nah :wink:
    Emerging from under a big black cloud. All help welcome
  • prj45
    prj45 Posts: 2,208
    linsen wrote:
    prj45 wrote:
    (he's not sensitive is he?)

    nah :wink:

    Only to sunlight I guess.
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  • Big Wib
    Big Wib Posts: 363
    Jen J wrote:

    Next weekend for example I'll be carrying flapjack, peanuts and probably a few ride shots, and my support crew will be feeding me pasta pots and muller rice at the 6 checkpoints over 95 miles. I think the organisers have arranged for hot potatoes at the halfway point too.

    I read this thinking that it seemed a bit excessive for a 95 mile bike ride, then realised it was a 95 mile run :shock: I know you do Ultra events Jen, but chapeau (or whatever the running equivalent is).

    I think with a bit of training I might be able to run 95 miles over a week or so

    i think my only suggestion to add to the advice above is, take something to help you relax between your stints as you'll probably be a bit hyper.
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    prj45 wrote:
    linsen wrote:
    prj45 wrote:
    (he's not sensitive is he?)

    nah :wink:

    Only to sunlight I guess.

    doesn't look terrible pale in the flesh, far from it, i'm sensitive in that i tan very very quickly, though at mo have the farmers/cycllist tan...

    though as i struggle in the heat i do tend to end up will silly tans as i don't like warm weather much at all.
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Dehydration is your worst enemy on an event like this - gels and such will boost your energy but you still need to make sure you get plenty of fluid down you - I make my own up using half unsweetened orange juice, half water, pince of salt, teaspoon of sugar and an electrolite tablet per litre

    Good luck 8)
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    My brother got the olive skin - I look like my (100% British) mum. Sucks really. I'm trying to get brown though! Only factor 15 today!

    Thanks Jen :)
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    So it looks like I will be rear-wheel-less for the ride - just checking in case anyone local to me wants to lend me a decent 10-speed Shimano wheel!

    Or I could do it on the fixie. If it weren't for group riding, drafting etc. I might even consider it...
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    biondino wrote:
    So it looks like I will be rear-wheel-less for the ride - just checking in case anyone local to me wants to lend me a decent 10-speed Shimano wheel!

    Or I could do it on the fixie. If it weren't for group riding, drafting etc. I might even consider it...

    When does the ride start? I have a rear Fulcrum 1 you could borrow but I've promised my bro we'll go for a ride on sat morning and will need the wheel for that as it's attached to my Focus. Should be free after 1pm though...
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Thanks Jash - it starts about 9am Saturday, sadly. Kind of you to offer though! If your bro can't make it drop me a line :)
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  • _Brun_
    _Brun_ Posts: 1,740
    Sorry Blondo, completely forgot about your predicament. You can borrow my Fulcrum 3 for the weekend, I'm just doing Brighton overnight fixed.

    I'll try get it into work tomorrow (damn, it's today already), then you could collect it Soho-ish anytime in the week. Might take tyre and tube off to save some weight, but you've got those bits, right?
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    That's really kind of you! I have everything other than the wheel, though it'd be preferable to not have to muck around with cassettes if that's okay (mainly because I've never actually removed/installed a cassette).
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Just in case you need a backup plan, I've got a planet-x model b with a shimano 10spd 11-23 cass. sitting at home. Could drop it round Morpeth on friday if required. Let me know.
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  • _Brun_
    _Brun_ Posts: 1,740
    Got the wheel complete with 12-25 cassette at work. Not sure if I can make the Morpeth on Friday but it could be a good excuse for a beer before then. Otherwise you'd have to get it off us up here in Fitzrovia.

    I will be checking for loose spokes, so don't think of trying to pull a fast one.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    _Brun_ wrote:
    Got the wheel complete with 12-25 cassette at work. Not sure if I can make the Morpeth on Friday but it could be a good excuse for a beer before then. Otherwise you'd have to get it off us up here in Fitzrovia.

    I will be checking for loose spokes, so don't think of trying to pull a fast one.

    :lol:
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Aw, you guys are swell! Thanks Ian - how's tomorrow evening for you? If that doesn't work then lunchtime is good - I have to go to Condor at some point as my helmet finally broke last night (not, I don't think, as a result of me microwaving it. But I'll start a different thread) if that's anywhere near you.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Sorry, Biondino - missed this thread.

    You can borrow my commuter rear wheel if you want. It's a CXP 33 fitted with Ultegra
    12-25.

    If you want, I also have a spare Mavic Open Sport front wheel you can borrow.

    Do you want to borrow a spare front light too?

    And how are you doing for tools and water bottles/cages?
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    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Thanks Chris! Since Brun has kindly brought his wheel in for me I'll borrow that - makes most sense. Front light I have; I have one bottle cage and a 750ml bottle which I think will be enough as I'll be very sensible about drinking before and after each stint. My front wheel is fine - utterly true despite a year's commuting.

    If there's anything I suddenly realise I'm missing I promise I'll get in touch!

    Thanks again everyone.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    No probs.

    Check your light batteries, and take spares.
    FCN 2-4.

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    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    Nuun Flavours wot I have tried:

    Kona Cola = great
    Lemon/Citrus both palatable if indistinguishable
    Orange = orangey!
    Orange and ginger = still quite orangey but with a subtle hint of ginger, mmmm
    Banananuun = surprisingly pleasant (I normally hate banananana flavoured stuff)

    Oh and BTW @ Jash, you left two Cola flavoured tabs at mine on the Dragon, afraid I've drunk them but will replace for you next time.
    "Impressive break"

    "Thanks...

    ...I can taste blood"
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Attica wrote:
    Nuun Flavours wot I have tried:

    Kona Cola = great
    Lemon/Citrus both palatable if indistinguishable
    Orange = orangey!
    Orange and ginger = still quite orangey but with a subtle hint of ginger, mmmm
    Banananuun = surprisingly pleasant (I normally hate banananana flavoured stuff)

    Oh and BTW @ Jash, you left two Cola flavoured tabs at mine on the Dragon, afraid I've drunk them but will replace for you next time.

    Cheers Rob, was wondering where I'd left my two nuns.
  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    Il Principe wrote:
    Cheers Rob, was wondering where I'd left my two nuns.

    Paging GregT, paging GregT
    "Impressive break"

    "Thanks...

    ...I can taste blood"
  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    biondino wrote:
    As you may know I'm taking part in a 24 hour relay ride (I'm not calling it a race ;) ) for charity in a fortnight. I'm moderately fit in a commute-y sort of way, and go on longer (40-70 mile) rides whenever I can, which hasn't been at all often lately.

    During the relay, I will be riding approx 120 miles in approx 6 hours on an essentially flat course (Dunsfold Airfield, where Top Gear is filmed). I've never done over 70 miles in a day before, though that's fairly comfortable. I expect to be doing 1 to 1.5 hours stints, including during the middle of the night. We're not going to be competing with the elite, but I'd still like to do a good job.

    So - what should I do to prepare? In particular, is there a point at which I should stop riding to work? Or make myself pootle? What about carb loading or other nutritional tips before, during and after?

    And my bike? Clothes? I bought some quality bib shorts which on short rides look like they'll do the job - should I take a spare pair or two in case of chafing?

    And any other tips I've forgotten! Thanks loads in advance, and if you're inspired to donate I would be hugely grateful - the link is in my sig.


    Anything else you've forgotten? To train properly? :wink:
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Well I never intended to train properly :) It'll be interesting to see how I feel when I begin hour 5 - probably not too thrilled, tbh, but I should at least be able to get round the track a few times.
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Just hope JC doesn't turn up wanting to testdrive something... I'd love to see his face, the race track teeming with lycra'd up roadies.
  • Russell Smith
    Russell Smith Posts: 229
    "Or make myself pootle?"

    :):):)
  • Russell Smith
    Russell Smith Posts: 229
    Ride 24

    Road Pre-Race Checklist

    I will have the tent, table, chairs, and a blow up double bed also, cold box

     Bike
     Equipment Bag
     Water Bottles
     Shorts
     T-Shirt
     Socks
     Shorts
     Warm Up Jacket
     Helmet
     Sunglasses
     Cycling Shoes
     Heart Rate Monitor
     Trip Computer
     Tools and Parts
     Chain Repairer
     Front Light
     Back Light
     Shoe Covers
     Rain Jacket
     Gloves


    Bike and Preparations
     Check Brakes and Road Test to ensure everything is working properly.
     Check the front and rear derailleurs, shifters, cables, and road test any adjustments, with all wheels to be used.
     Check the tyres for bald patches, tears, bulges, and debris and tyre pressure
     Check all wheels to be used, cogs, skewers, spokes, rims and axels.
     Check all spare equipment to be used
     Put a spare tyre (If you have one), pump, patch kit
     Make sure the car is fuelled and ready to go
     Fill Water Bottles and Place them in a Fridge on Friday Night
     Review the race details, course, distance, time, teammates, opponents, weather.
     Leave ample time to travel to Dunsfold
     Register, get race number
     Pin number to the jersey
     Change into race clothes and stretch, take on drinks
     Race to the best of your ability, enjoy..........................
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Cheers Russ :)

    He's our team captain and you wouldn't believe how much time and effort he's put into all this. An enormous chapeau:

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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    I bought some Clif Shot Bloks and some Powerade Ride Shots at Condor earlier - the latter are delicious and the former (which claim to be electrolyte replacers rather than energy sweets) are really a bit odd.
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  • Russell Smith
    Russell Smith Posts: 229
    Recap from the thread
    Sun Creams (Not Ice)!
    Chamois Cream
    Gels (How Many)
    Energy Bars
    Heart rate Monitor
    Gillet
    Skull Cap
    Red Bull
    Energy Drinks
    Energy Bars
    Soup
    Bananas - before Ride
    Carbs - After ride (Flapjacks-Peanuts)

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