London to Brighton off road 2010

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  • afcbian
    afcbian Posts: 424
    Don't forget it's not just about the ride. Your temperature can drop quite quickly when you've finished, especially if you have a train journey home. So a fresh base layer and a soft shell or gilet is a good item to pack

    Contents of my backpack;
    Camelbak with 1.5 litres water and 2 750ml bottles with water too
    The concensus appears to be that you should be aiming to consume at least a bottle of fluid per hour riding.
    Good breakfast, and lots of munching on the train on the way up (nuts, fruit etc)
    some energy gels, 2 Bananas, 4 chewy bars, 2 Mars, a roll and a couple of mini cans of fully leaded Coke !!
    Multitool, 1 spare tube, pump, puncture kit, chain quick links etc
    Tiny Rain proof small pack jacket

    I found last year that eating regularly on the way down was the key to keeping the energy up, it sounds obvious I know but is easy to forget when the excitment of the day arrives. I intend to be eating something every 30 mins or so as we tend to ride at a pretty reasonable pace.
    Last year we drafted along parts of the South downs way.

    Who cares what the weather does, it's going to a great days riding 8)
    I ride therefore I am
  • tony620
    tony620 Posts: 194
    just read the pack but cannot for the life of me see what to do with the sponsorship money :?

    Most of my money has been given to me up front so pressures on to finish :lol: do you send it off after or something?
  • paully617
    paully617 Posts: 139
    Yes you send it off after the ride. Last year the didn't bother even chasing people for it.
    Trek Remedy 9.8 2013
  • Pat B
    Pat B Posts: 20
    If you’ve got cash and need to get it to BHF the easiest way is to set up an online sponsorship form and give the money you’ve collected that way via your bank account. Also people can still give money after you’ve completed the ride when we all bore them to death about what happened on the day!!
  • paully617
    paully617 Posts: 139
    How's everyone getting on with their sponsorship? It's Obv harder this yr due to the current climate.
    Trek Remedy 9.8 2013
  • paully617
    paully617 Posts: 139
    How's everyone getting on with their sponsorship? It's Obv harder this yr due to the current climate.
    Trek Remedy 9.8 2013
  • Pat B
    Pat B Posts: 20
    Hit £700 last night V my target of £500 so very happy with that! The only reason I got this much is it's my first event and I haven't asked for money before. I'm normally the one sponsoring others so it was payback time. Someone’s also kindly given me a cold, which of course if more like flu for us chaps so just brought every remedy you can think of!!
  • pemsey
    pemsey Posts: 107
    Sounds like there'll be a good few of us with man-flu then - maybe we should get sponsored by Beechams! I'm currently fighting off the start of a sniffle and hoping I can stop it developing until Staurday evening!

    Sponsorship a bit slow - but I didn't really get going on it until late last week! Hopefully be able to tap up a few at work and call in some favours :roll:

    1.8" knobblies fitted and pumped up rock hard - hoping rear end goes numb quickly!

    Good luck everyone and see you on Saturday - I'll be the wheezing bloke on a red On One with extra dents - going slowly!
    http://www.treadsmtb.co.uk/index.php
  • paully617
    paully617 Posts: 139
    We have about 700 online and prob about the same again on paper. But there are 10 of us!
    Trek Remedy 9.8 2013
  • Pat B
    Pat B Posts: 20
    Don’t think I will get that amount when I ask again! Guess I will find out when I ask again next year. Going to give Winchester to Eastbourne in 1 day a go assuming I find Saturdays’ 75 ok. I know the South Downs will be a lot harder as I ride them a lot between Washington, Lewes & Seaford. Some killer hills when you are knackered!!!
  • delta5
    delta5 Posts: 265
    Is it the same route as last year (the section from Hampton Court to Weybridge)? Can't take part this year but thinking of just going along to watch for a while and maybe find a good spot to take some photographs.
    My abundant supply of MTFU is reserved for use in dry, sunny conditions.
  • Zaim
    Zaim Posts: 28
    Not sure if it is the same as last year but the section you mention is definitely included, through Richmond Park and pick up the tow path at Teddington down to Weybridge.
    Boardman Hybrid Pro - FCN 7
    Ibis Mojo SL
    Orange P7 Pro Singlespeed
    Klein Pulse Race
  • afcbian
    afcbian Posts: 424
    It's exactly the same route as last year, looking at the map
    I ride therefore I am
  • Dickeniffer
    Dickeniffer Posts: 68
    raised Nearly £900.00 so far but have some pretty wealthy customers, My work chum from Ferrari has raised £1230.00 which is awsome. 2 days left, and it's all i'm thinking about!!!
    Specialized Epic FSR Carbon Comp (10)

    Carrera banshee (10) the heaviest bike in the world, but my god is it strong....grrrrrrrrr

    http://original.justgiving.com/richardeniffer
  • Dickeniffer
    Dickeniffer Posts: 68
    where are people staying the night before as we are both starting ASAP in the AM, we are at the "premier" inn (the only thing that is premier IS the price)
    Specialized Epic FSR Carbon Comp (10)

    Carrera banshee (10) the heaviest bike in the world, but my god is it strong....grrrrrrrrr

    http://original.justgiving.com/richardeniffer
  • afcbian
    afcbian Posts: 424
    Staying in the Travelodge, Preston Road, Brighton
    Dep 0655 Brighton
    Arr 0820 odd at Barnes
    I ride therefore I am
  • paully617
    paully617 Posts: 139
    Weare stopping at the seafront travelodge on the sat night too!! Let the drinking commence.
    Trek Remedy 9.8 2013
  • tony620
    tony620 Posts: 194
    I have only got about £180 in sponsorship so far its my first ever event like this so i can prepare the sponsorship things a bit better next year as its been a sort of last minute thing :?
  • Pat B
    Pat B Posts: 20
    As I’m from the Brighton end of town I’m leaving home at 5.30 and getting a lift up. Should arrive around 6.45. Question is this a ride or a race? Do we all have visions of going as fast as possible or just making the finishing line?
  • paully617
    paully617 Posts: 139
    Bit of both.
    Trek Remedy 9.8 2013
  • Pat B
    Pat B Posts: 20
    You staying in the Travelodge in West Street Brighton? If you are you are 20 meters from 2 night clubs & 2 pubs. It’s a lively area and will be very busy around 2am.
  • Dickeniffer
    Dickeniffer Posts: 68
    its not a race for me...........just as long as I beat Paul from ferrari,He roped me into this. that way I can prove once and for all that Porsche is faster!!
    Specialized Epic FSR Carbon Comp (10)

    Carrera banshee (10) the heaviest bike in the world, but my god is it strong....grrrrrrrrr

    http://original.justgiving.com/richardeniffer
  • paully617
    paully617 Posts: 139
    Busy with us being pissed up RAF twaats prob!
    Trek Remedy 9.8 2013
  • paully617
    paully617 Posts: 139
    Latest forecast for west Sussex area:
    Sat 25 Sep - sunny all day and a bike assisting southerly wind!!

    7:00 9 °c feeling like 6 °c wind11 mph to13 mph
    10:00 12 °c feeling like 11 °c wind 10 mph to 12 mph
    13:00 13 °c feeling like 12 °c wind 9 mph to 11 mph
    16:00 13 °c feeling like 7 °c wind 8 mph to 10 mph
    19:00 9 °c feeling like 4 °c wind 8 mph to 10 mph
    22:00 warm and dry in the pub without a saddle in sight!
     
    Trek Remedy 9.8 2013
  • Dickeniffer
    Dickeniffer Posts: 68
    It's only bloody tomorrow morning!!!
    Specialized Epic FSR Carbon Comp (10)

    Carrera banshee (10) the heaviest bike in the world, but my god is it strong....grrrrrrrrr

    http://original.justgiving.com/richardeniffer
  • tonisr
    tonisr Posts: 13
    Aaaaaaaagggggghhhhhhhhh......I'm scared!!!!!
  • paully617
    paully617 Posts: 139
    Nearly packed, bike to sort out and it's a 12:00 departure today to travel down. All, I urge you to download the latest mark ronson song, the bike song and dare you not to be humming it for the next 48hrs at least!
    It's already on my L2SC playlist!
    Trek Remedy 9.8 2013
  • afcbian
    afcbian Posts: 424
    paully617 wrote:
    Latest forecast for west Sussex area:
    Sat 25 Sep - sunny all day and a bike assisting southerly wind!!

    7:00 9 °c feeling like 6 °c wind11 mph to13 mph
    10:00 12 °c feeling like 11 °c wind 10 mph to 12 mph
    13:00 13 °c feeling like 12 °c wind 9 mph to 11 mph
    16:00 13 °c feeling like 7 °c wind 8 mph to 10 mph
    19:00 9 °c feeling like 4 °c wind 8 mph to 10 mph
    22:00 warm and dry in the pub without a saddle in sight!
     

    That'll be a northerly wind then :wink:

    The weather is near perfect for the route.
    Dry and cool with the wind behind us.

    Couldn't have expected much better so lets all enjoy it.
    Can't wait to get going.
    Is it me by the way or is my backpack heavier than a small child :shock:
    I ride therefore I am
  • afcbian
    afcbian Posts: 424
    tonisr wrote:
    Aaaaaaaagggggghhhhhhhhh......I'm scared!!!!!

    Toni, don't be scared, you will be fine.
    will be keeping an eye out for that blond ponytail on the way down :wink:
    I ride therefore I am
  • paully617
    paully617 Posts: 139
    My bad! Was talking to someone whilst typing. Yes northerly! Itching to get going now.

    My bag usually weighs a ton anyway so hopefully won't notice too much tomorrow. HOWEVER, I have a night ahead in a RAF bed so I am expecting the usual back ache in the morning!

    Toni, don't worry! See you there!

    Last top tip: usually the loos at roehampton are busy as on the morning of the ride with all the pre ride poo'ers and there is a good chance of no loo roll! Takes roll and leave it there. 50p for peace of mind!
    Trek Remedy 9.8 2013

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