2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted February 25, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Well looks like the plan is back on, Myself, David Cathcart and David Borland(Once he figures out the PBP Webiste) Inspired by and following in the footsteps of JWCC PBP Legend IRONMAN Campbell will attempt the 1200km ride... To be honest when we talked about it in the pub I thought they were talking about the Famous Paris Brest French dessert... Only a matter of riding a 200, 300, 400 and 600km before June, If anyone else is interested in coming and has a qualifying ride last year 300km and in a week 200km can pre-register let us know! Weirdos Welcome! EricL, martin, chung and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Great stuff have fun. Campbell PaulL and DavidC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted February 25, 2019 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Marvellous, I will follow your progress on Strava. Good luck guys! DavidC and PaulL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted February 26, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 A social work intervention is required to save you from yourselves Darryl Gunson, PaulL and DavidC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Just out of interest what rides are you doing for your qualifying for the PBP. Just a we tip once you have qualified its quit along spell to the PBP make sure you do a 400 or 600 about 2 to 3 week before. If you wish can meet you to pass on any tips I have found good for the PBP Campbell PaulL and DavidC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted February 27, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 26 minutes ago, Ironman said: Just out of interest what rides are you doing for your qualifying for the PBP. Just a we tip once you have qualified its quit along spell to the PBP make sure you do a 400 or 600 about 2 to 3 week before. If you wish can meet you to pass on any tips I have found good for the PBP Campbell Hi Campbell we plan to do Sat 16 Mar 2019 204km Scottish Borders Randonnee from Selkirk Sat 13 Apr 2019 300km Alston and Back from Galashiels Sat 25 May 2019 400km Over the Hill and Back from Galashiels Sat 01 Jun 2019 610km Tour of the Borders and Galloway from Ponteland or Sat 08 Jun 2019603kmThe North Coast Classic 600 from North Kessock It would be great to meet up and have a chat with us! any advice would be most welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted February 27, 2019 Committee Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 I was interested in how Cedric would record his 700k ride. Now utterly fascinated how you're going to get a 1600k non stop ride on Strava without changing gps. Do some of the dynamos have a USB slot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted February 27, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, Alan McLean said: I was interested in how Cedric would record his 700k ride. Now utterly fascinated how you're going to get a 1600k non stop ride on Strava without changing gps. Do some of the dynamos have a USB slot? I think DavidC is getting a SON dynamo/hub/wheel with usb with not much drag= 1 meter of extra elevation for every km(but over 1200km that equates to 1200m extra elevation. I will stick with 10000mAh Battery with USB port which can charge garmin about 50 times I will use it to charge my lights during day and will have a bag drop with new battery/supplies somewhere on route. The memories of my old 80's dynamo will prevent me from ever using one again, no mater how good they say they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 You're actually taking lights...impressed. PaulL, DavidC and George 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted February 28, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 19 hours ago, PaulL said: I think DavidC is getting a SON dynamo/hub/wheel with usb with not much drag= 1 meter of extra elevation for every km(but over 1200km that equates to 1200m extra elevation. I will stick with 10000mAh Battery with USB port which can charge garmin about 50 times I will use it to charge my lights during day and will have a bag drop with new battery/supplies somewhere on route. The memories of my old 80's dynamo will prevent me from ever using one again, no mater how good they say they are Hmmm after doing more research it will charge my Garmin about 10 times... I can just follow DavieB at night Iain67, DavidC and DavieB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 Simon Simpson and I have entered the 400. Despite my previous protestations I feel tempted by the 600. PaulL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 5, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 7 hours ago, al yuille said: Simon Simpson and I have entered the 400. Despite my previous protestations I feel tempted by the 600. supposedly the 400s are harder than the 600s... not sure how that works??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 5, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 1 hour ago, PaulL said: supposedly the 400s are harder than the 600s... not sure how that works??? Because you Audax bozos are all idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 The Ponteland 600 has an opportunity to overnight in Dumfries splitting it approx 350/250 - easier than 400 in a day ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 6, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 9 hours ago, al yuille said: The Ponteland 600 has an opportunity to overnight in Dumfries splitting it approx 350/250 - easier than 400 in a day ? Yeah I think that's the idea... suppose thats part of the fun, finding out how your body copes without sleep on long rides. I think we may be now doing this 600 instead due to Holidays etc. on the 8th of Jun 6:00 am from North Kessock, Inverness The North Coast Classic 600. I have entered the Ponteland one already but doubt I will ride two 600s in a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted March 6, 2019 Members Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 11 hours ago, al yuille said: The Ponteland 600 has an opportunity to overnight in Dumfries splitting it approx 350/250 - easier than 400 in a day ? Don't give us that! Half-decent weather and you could do 400 in a day no bother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Your wheel would be welcome Richard ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 22 hours ago, Richard said: Don't give us that! Half-decent weather and you could do 400 in a day no bother! After last years 300 I was so wired I barely slept so I would say the 400 should be an achievable day in the saddle followed by a wee night cap before I shut my eyes. On 3/6/2019 at 9:50 AM, PaulL said: Yeah I think that's the idea... suppose thats part of the fun, finding out how your body copes without sleep on long rides. I think we may be now doing this 600 instead due to Holidays etc. on the 8th of Jun 6:00 am from North Kessock, Inverness The North Coast Classic 600. I have entered the Ponteland one already but doubt I will ride two 600s in a week You've already signed up to do a 2 x 600 plus a 400 in 90hrs........ ...but then again so have I... 11 hours ago, al yuille said: Your wheel would be welcome Richard ! Aye..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 7, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 minute ago, DavieB said: You've already signed up to do a 2 x 600 plus a 400 in 90hrs........ ...but then again so have I... PBP is only 1200km my mistake... see I have already saved you 400km George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Aye thought that ......I was really worried, as opposed to just worried, when the additional 400 was added on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Can’t be long till first qualifying ride? First PBP top tip. One week before my first qualifying ride I would always replace all brake & gear cables, chain & rear sprocket. Then I would be using it to & from work for that week to get the gears set up & fine-tuned. It would also be set up with what lights I will be using. Water bottle cages. Bags I use a rack & a rear rack bag of a suitable size that will expand & take all your clothes when its warm during the day. This way you get the feel of the bike. The qualifying rides are when you fine tune what you are going to take for cloths I would have with me The comfiest pair of shoes, Socks, thin longs, shorts, vest t-shirt, short sleeved top jwcc, arm warmers, Gilet, light weight long sleeved top, thin water proof (yellow in my opinion), thin skull cap, helmet & fluorescent yellow vest for night riding & if wet (this is the law in France) fingerless mitts & full gloves Autumn. One spare pair of shorts. It may sound daft but you do not wish chafing so make sure your clothes fit well. Once sorted out I would only use these clothes for Audax or long training rides. Campbell PaulL, DavieB and DavidC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 How have you got on in the qualifying rides lads? It’s now time to just keep it ticking over till the pbp. Let me now your numbers & will watch your progress. Campbell Ps thinking on doing it in for year’s time as it will be 20 years from my first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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