Dr Pepper
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yeah I agree ... I am going to prebook for the first few days - firstly to take the hassle out of finding somewhere, but also so I dont do too few or too many miles in a day. From there on in I will target a town each day and get someone at home to book accomodation for me.
I dont really think im someone who can keep stopping and taking photos and sight seeing ect ...for me this is about doing the training and covering the distance - its gonna be april so the weather could be dreadful - I dont want to be on main roads all the time so I am looking at routes that are scenic without going too far off the track. I have seen some peoples journals who only do 20-30 miles some days - that just doesnt appeal to me. I would love to put in a few 100 mile plus days along the way.
[Edited on 14-05-2013 by Dr Pepper]
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Rick Draper
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First club 10 I have managed to make this season. Did a 29.09, exactly 2 minutes slower than I managed on my first one last season. Got lots and lots of cycling needed ahead to improve on that.
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Jamie Walby
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Thats good going Rick. What are the courses up your way like?
I seem to have done something to my knees. Since last wednesday I have been in agony. I tried riding to work on tuesday and I wanted to stop. I pedalled faster though as i thought the quicker I get to work/home the quicker the pain will stop.
Annoying as my new bike arrived yesterday.
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Rick Draper
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http://app.strava.com/activities/54414719#989587846
There you go Jamie. The course is ok, not that hilly but when you have given it your all for 5 miles on the ride out the little climbs on the way back feel like mountains! For some reason the Garmin time is actually a minute slower than the official time keeping. I guess its because I sat on the start line for a minute waiting for my slot.
What bike have you got? Bad news on the knees, had you been hammering it a lot?
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Jamie Walby
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Ah yeah I saw that. Looks like a fairly decent course. Ive bought some TT bars to clip onto road bike so hopefully I can knock a bit of time of my TTs. I really enjoy them though like you say, they hurt.
Just bought a Cannondale Supersix. First ride tonight even with the knees. Ill just take it easy.
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Liam
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Steady ride tonight, The Monkey has been fully re-opened after contractors ruined an amount when felling.
http://app.strava.com/activities/54568042
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Rick Draper
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Out on the MTB tonight, strapped a pair on and managed this:
http://app.strava.com/activities/54580531
Pretty happy with that.
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Doug
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Smashed a 14k flat ride around some city walls in China this morning. Did some jumps etc on a rental bike that couldn't really take it 
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Nic Barnes
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Off road?
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Doug
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Some cobble stones with some missing bricks. I would say its a southern black route
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Matt L
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People's thoughts on a short 10mile ride tomorrow morning when ive got the 110 on Sunday?
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corsadonk
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I pulled a muscle in my calf the other night, I thought it was a bit of cramp, so carried on till I couldn't do anymore, which was about 30m, I was on my way home, so was able to roll the rest of the way home. 
I think it was because I hadn't been out for a while, when I was doing my project. 
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt L
People's thoughts on a short 10mile ride tomorrow morning when ive got the 110 on Sunday?
A gentle 10 won't hurt
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Matt L
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good good I was torn between whether it would help or not
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deano87
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Yeah you'll be alright just take it at a steady pace. Get the legs moving.
Good chance to test out the bike!
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Jamie Walby
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Then eat. Eat like your life depends on it.
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Jamie Walby
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Matt you got energy gels and all that jazz? If not go get some tomorrow and stuff your jersey full of them and any other food you can
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ed
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Decision has been decided  I'm going for steel and will get a Genesis Equilibrium, all the reviews say that the wheels are heavy (but durable) and the standard brakes are a bit poop. So, I think I'll build one with light wheels and decent brakes - my question is; Shimano 105 or Ultegra? Is Ultegra worth the extra money - I'll be buying a full groupset as a kit from somewhere?
[Edited on 17-05-2013 by ed]
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Matt L
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I have 4 so far going to get a few more tomorrow, need to work out what little bits of food I can take/carry with me & need to work out what I need to carry and what I can afford to leave behind/in parents cars
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Jamie Walby
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You will need tubes, pump, energy gels 4 will be enough for you you won't need them for first 50 will you? Just pace yourself steady and stay calm.
You will be fine
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Rick Draper
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I would take a bank card or cash. As a last resort if you are blowing you can always nip into a shop/petrol station for a chocolate bar and a full fat coke.
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Matt L
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Hopefully I wont need more (just found an extra on in the bag).
I have a pump.
I have 1 spare tube + puncture repair kit, worth getting another tube?
cash + bank card will be on me along with phone.
got multitool + levers with me.
[Edited on 17-05-2013 by Matt L]
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Jamie Walby
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Sorted. Is this an event or something you are doing off your own back?
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Matt L
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its the dougie mac ruby ride, there will be a fair few people there but most are doing the 50mile route, there are a fair few people doing the 110 but imagine they are all pros/club members.
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Jamie Walby
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So there will be feed stations on route?
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