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  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    Surrey Commuter wrote:
    iPete wrote:
    Looking at the changes to weather today, I might bulk buy ass savers and get my other half to sell them for silly money at the start line :lol:

    any that you would reccomend?

    There is only one official 'ass save', just choose a colour.. actually google suggest you can now get a longer version but the original is good because you can fold it under the seat.
  • string78
    string78 Posts: 59
    Given the weather forecast, what are most people planning on doing - running full guards? Cant fit Cruds to mine, emailed Rose and they recommend SKS Raceblades but reviews seemed mixed on these, got some reserved at Halfords as a back up!

    Otherwise Ass Saver and getting wet it is!
  • surrey_commuter
    surrey_commuter Posts: 18,867
    with trepidation I typed ass saver into the search engine... was pleasantly surprised at the results
  • janogorzalek
    janogorzalek Posts: 209
    I think everyone should stop panicking and scaremongering... this forecast says almost no rain and very light wind:

    http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/E ... /long.html

    You takes your pick 8)
  • HertsG
    HertsG Posts: 129
    janogorzalek wrote:
    I think everyone should stop panicking and scaremongering... this forecast says almost no rain and very light wind:

    http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/E ... /long.html

    You takes your pick 8)
    • Her Majesty's Met Office
    • A Norwegian fella with some seaweed

    Now let me think .......

    :lol:
  • birdie23
    birdie23 Posts: 457
    string78 wrote:
    Given the weather forecast, what are most people planning on doing - running full guards? Cant fit Cruds to mine, emailed Rose and they recommend SKS Raceblades but reviews seemed mixed on these, got some reserved at Halfords as a back up!

    Otherwise Ass Saver and getting wet it is!

    I'll be riding my bike, as normal. Don't understand why people would put mudguards on for torrential rain. Mudguards or not you ARE going to get wet. I might have to put some arm warmers and a gilet on but other wise I'll be dressed as if it were nice.
    2012 Cube Agree GTC
  • marcusjb
    marcusjb Posts: 2,412
    YR.no is generally the most reliable forecasting agency.

    Certainly the one I trust the most based on past performance.
    Stuff about riding a bike a long way
  • string78
    string78 Posts: 59
    birdie23 wrote:
    string78 wrote:
    Given the weather forecast, what are most people planning on doing - running full guards? Cant fit Cruds to mine, emailed Rose and they recommend SKS Raceblades but reviews seemed mixed on these, got some reserved at Halfords as a back up!

    Otherwise Ass Saver and getting wet it is!

    I'll be riding my bike, as normal. Don't understand why people would put mudguards on for torrential rain. Mudguards or not you ARE going to get wet. I might have to put some arm warmers and a gilet on but other wise I'll be dressed as if it were nice.

    Fair shout, I think it more about being courteous to other riders rather than trying to stay as dry as possible.
  • birdie23
    birdie23 Posts: 457
    string78 wrote:
    birdie23 wrote:
    string78 wrote:
    Given the weather forecast, what are most people planning on doing - running full guards? Cant fit Cruds to mine, emailed Rose and they recommend SKS Raceblades but reviews seemed mixed on these, got some reserved at Halfords as a back up!

    Otherwise Ass Saver and getting wet it is!

    I'll be riding my bike, as normal. Don't understand why people would put mudguards on for torrential rain. Mudguards or not you ARE going to get wet. I might have to put some arm warmers and a gilet on but other wise I'll be dressed as if it were nice.

    Fair shout, I think it more about being courteous to other riders rather than trying to stay as dry as possible.

    I get that on a club run but in an event like this? There's gonna be guys out on their best bikes that don't have clearance for guards. Or don't want to use guards because they'll look naff in the pictures (while you'll look proper hard because there's raindrops on your cap peak etc)
    2012 Cube Agree GTC
  • HertsG
    HertsG Posts: 129
    To be fair, there is some doubt about the forecast even in the Met Office's own warning. They rate the likelihood of the weather event as 'low' (but the impact would be 'high').

    If it really does piss down, I'm going to get wet. And when the sun shines, I'll dry out. I really can't see that a crud-catcher is going to make 2d worth of difference.

    I will tell my squeeze to avoid gravel, man-hole covers, shiny worn-smooth tarmac and to take her time on the decents.

    So we'll see you all at in The Mall!

    Edit - I wrote wee-wee above, but the Mod-bot has edited it. How quaint.
  • sherer
    sherer Posts: 2,460
    HertsG wrote:
    To be fair, there is some doubt about the forecast even in the Met Office's own warning. They rate the likelihood of the weather event as 'low' (but the impact would be 'high').

    If it really does wee-wee down, I'm going to get wet. And when the sun shines, I'll dry out. I really can't see that a crud-catcher is going to make 2d worth of difference.

    I will tell my squeeze to avoid gravel, man-hole covers, shiny worn-smooth tarmac and to take her time on the decents.

    So we'll see you all at in The Mall!

    Edit - I wrote wee-wee above, but the Mod-bot has edited it. How quaint.

    This is the best advice and the one I will be following.

    I'm a rider that isn't too bothered about setting a time, I just want to get round and enjoy the day. I made the distance last year so know I can do the course.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,823
    HertsG wrote:
    janogorzalek wrote:
    I think everyone should stop panicking and scaremongering... this forecast says almost no rain and very light wind:

    http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/E ... /long.html

    You takes your pick 8)
    • Her Majesty's Met Office
    • A Norwegian fella with some seaweed

    Now let me think .......

    :lol:
    I think the BBC tend to err on the side of caution, at least they have done since 1987 when they laughed at the woman that said she'd heard a hurricane was on it's way. :oops:
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  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    :lol: making me feel better about the weather already.
  • thegreatdivide
    thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
    I can pretty much guarantee you it will be pi$$ing it down. A local guy I uses is about as accurate as a Swiss watch when it comes to forecasting - this is his take on Sunday

    https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 4328e76491

    The predicted strike zone of what was originaly Hurricane Bertha - now absorbed into the Jet Stream which has moved south.
  • max_power_nz
    max_power_nz Posts: 13
    No mudguards for me. Don't want to spoil the look of my bike and everyone's going to get wet anyway. :D
  • chrisaonabike
    chrisaonabike Posts: 1,914
    We need more scaremongering, not less :D:D

    So here's the BBC's yellow alert:
    Yellow alert of rain
    From:
    0015 on Sun 10 August
    To:
    2345 on Sun 10 August
    Updated 5 hours ago
    There is the risk of severe weather during Sunday as a depression tracks over, or close to, the UK. At this stage there is more than average uncertainty in the forecast, but the public should be aware of the risk of heavy rain, strong winds and large waves, sufficient to disrupt transport and make outdoor activities dangerous.

    This is a particularly volatile situation, and this warning is likely to be changed as the event approaches.

    Let's hope the uncertainty they talk of is completely wrong, but looking at the chart for 12:00 Sunday (scroll down), I'm not optimistic.
    Is the gorilla tired yet?
  • surrey_commuter
    surrey_commuter Posts: 18,867
    ChrisAOnABike wrote:
    We need more scaremongering, not less :D:D

    So here's the BBC's yellow alert:
    Yellow alert of rain
    From:
    0015 on Sun 10 August
    To:
    2345 on Sun 10 August
    Updated 5 hours ago
    There is the risk of severe weather during Sunday as a depression tracks over, or close to, the UK. At this stage there is more than average uncertainty in the forecast, but the public should be aware of the risk of heavy rain, strong winds and large waves, sufficient to disrupt transport and make outdoor activities dangerous.

    This is a particularly volatile situation, and this warning is likely to be changed as the event approaches.

    Let's hope the uncertainty they talk of is completely wrong, but looking at the chart for 12:00 Sunday (scroll down), I'm not optimistic.

    Looks like I will be working from home tomorrow- must rush home and move furniture upstairs. By Sunday we will need canoes
  • Dippydog2
    Dippydog2 Posts: 291
    HertsG wrote:
    janogorzalek wrote:
    I think everyone should stop panicking and scaremongering... this forecast says almost no rain and very light wind:

    http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/E ... /long.html

    You takes your pick 8)
    • Her Majesty's Met Office
    • A Norwegian fella with some seaweed

    Now let me think .......

    :lol:

    Based on years of sailing using multiple weather sources and daily close examinations of the forecasts I can recommend the Norwegian fella every time.
  • DHA987S
    DHA987S Posts: 284
    Ride London have tweeted the following;

    WEATHER UPDATE: We continue to monitor the weather situation adn have numerous contingencies in place for the inclement weather.

    We recommend riders ensure their bikes are properly prepared and they are suitably clothed for whatever the British weather may bring.
  • Dippydog2
    Dippydog2 Posts: 291
    DHA987S wrote:
    Ride London have tweeted the following;

    WEATHER UPDATE: We continue to monitor the weather situation adn have numerous contingencies in place for the inclement weather.

    We recommend riders ensure their bikes are properly prepared and they are suitably clothed for whatever the British weather may bring.

    It would be nice if they could tell us what these contingencies are.

    So, what is suitable clothing for high wind and torrential rain?

    And, shall I leave my 40mm carbon rims at home?
  • Mikey23
    Mikey23 Posts: 5,306
    So we need to watch out for a very large red arrow then...
  • HertsG
    HertsG Posts: 129
    Even the fella with the Norwegian seaweed now says that it's going to honk down by Sunday lunchtime.

    :(
  • birdie23
    birdie23 Posts: 457
    Dippydog2 wrote:
    DHA987S wrote:
    Ride London have tweeted the following;

    WEATHER UPDATE: We continue to monitor the weather situation adn have numerous contingencies in place for the inclement weather.

    We recommend riders ensure their bikes are properly prepared and they are suitably clothed for whatever the British weather may bring.

    It would be nice if they could tell us what these contingencies are.

    So, what is suitable clothing for high wind and torrential rain?

    And, shall I leave my 40mm carbon rims at home?

    Met office are showing rain but strongest gusts are only 25mph and that's not until the afternoon.
    2012 Cube Agree GTC
  • ianlash
    ianlash Posts: 147
    Do you think I can rely on them having gels etc at the stops? Could they run out? I presume they are free?

    Cheers,
    Ian
  • birdie23
    birdie23 Posts: 457
    ianlash wrote:
    Do you think I can rely on them having gels etc at the stops? Could they run out? I presume they are free?

    Cheers,
    Ian

    They'll have loads and they'll be free but still have enough of your own food to get through the ride. You might not have had what they are providing before and it might not agree with you!
    2012 Cube Agree GTC
  • JSpencer1
    JSpencer1 Posts: 102
    birdie23 wrote:
    ianlash wrote:
    Do you think I can rely on them having gels etc at the stops? Could they run out? I presume they are free?

    Cheers,
    Ian

    They'll have loads and they'll be free but still have enough of your own food to get through the ride. You might not have had what they are providing before and it might not agree with you!

    I don't remember much in the way of specific energy products last year; mainly water and snacks.

    I think the first time they handed out gels was with about 5 to go along Embankment. I relied on RL for sustenance and was bonking all over the place by then so definitely taking more of my own this year.
  • chrisaonabike
    chrisaonabike Posts: 1,914
    The forecast has improved a bit.

    http://www.mwis.org.uk/synoptic-charts

    Looks like we might not all die in a tornado at the top of Leith Hill after all.
    Is the gorilla tired yet?
  • simonhead
    simonhead Posts: 1,399
    From memory food wise was OK. Stops tended to have bananas, high 5 sachets (the mojito one was nasty though) and something savory (pretzels i think). Was handed gels on the run up to wimbledon and then again with only a short distance to go.
    Life isnt like a box of chocolates, its like a bag of pic n mix.
  • HertsG
    HertsG Posts: 129
    simonhead wrote:
    Was handed gels on the run up to wimbledon and then again with only a short distance to go.
    Lucky you!

    They had obviously run out by the time I approached Wimbledon - but then it was Tuesday afternoon!

    :(
  • sherer
    sherer Posts: 2,460
    went to the show to register last night. Didn't think it was as good as last year but enjoyed the free non alcoholic beer which was surprisingly good.

    Still need to open the pack as need to plan how to get to my car park place and to be honest apart from giving out the packs there was no real information on the event. Not opened the pack to see if there are more instructions in there.

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