2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 24, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Team DA I can't believe it is May next week. The hour is upon us. I am proposing 3 Saturday's in May for the DA. 7th, 14th or 21st. Looking for a stable weather day which we should know 3 days in advance. For racers information there is the British Eagle in the East 7th May ( not much chance of entry as its an ESCA race ) the 2,3,4 race at Dunlop 15th May and the Sam Robinson 21st May. Just my personal situation but I am not bothered about missing any of these for DA. Would like to do Dunlop but can't do everything, life too short ! So folks know the deal, here it is - as most know the rules are straightforward, disembark 0755 ferry, start riding about 0805, and be back in time to embark 1355 ferry which means 1345. - so that is 112 miles in 5.67 hours = 19.75mph average. In reality with a 5 minute stop for refill of liquid and grub this means 20.05 mph for 5 hours 35 mins - so we need to be organised so that the 5 min stop is actually a 3 min stop - this is a team effort to try and get some team members to achieve DA - this will mean no stopping for anyone who punctures or has mechanical - participants can get familiar with route and rejoin to contribute if they wish - it sounds very hard and it will be very hard BUT IT IS POSSIBLE. 5 riders have done the 106 mile version and the 112 version is not 6 miles harder as the shorter route includes the significant climb of the Ross. I wondered if you could let me know availability for the dates to try and see what dates are possible to give it a go. Realistically will need at least 6 true and honest men who have ambition for immortality. I might even make up a spreADsheet of availability DA forever ( if this is achieved I will buy multiple crates of beer for an open house Worlds road race party in September ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Jeez, May is hopeless for me! The best date for me is 21st, by cancelling some arrangements. Others are an entire no-go for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted April 24, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Cant do the 7th, was intending to do the Dunlop race on the 15th but could be persuaded to miss that, 21st is my preferred date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Esus Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Probs for most dates! Not sure about fitness though so will just go as hard for as long as possible!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Not entered for Sam Robinson so preference would be for the 21st. Entered for Dunlop and the 7th is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Dunlop 15th. I would like to do the sam Robinson but can't find it for the 21st. 7th for me or the holiday Monday 2nd if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/142372/Sam-Robinson-Memorial-Road-Race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 National champs is on the 22nd https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/141184/Scottish-National-Road-Race-Championships Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 25, 2016 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 That's it, DAte set, Saturday 21st May. Only realistic date to get a quorum. 4 more weeks to hone fitness and stamina. Alan, if you get into national this would be an excellent warm up We can always do it again for fun later in the year just for you. If anyone wants to join for a single they would be very very welcome. Pace of first lap will be normal SA pace as that is the best pacing strategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted April 25, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 I will come along... I hear they have some nice craft beers 😉 . Might be a lonely ride but who knows... A few turns might help out the DAers EricL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted April 25, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 I'm hoping to be there on the 21st SA to empty the tank for the strong men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted April 25, 2016 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 21st may. I'll be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted April 25, 2016 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 21st may. I'll be there Double post for DA robster82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Gutted but can't do everything I suppose, if I don't get entry to the Scottish national RR count me in for DA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted April 26, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 will probably just do it solo later on, as busy for these dates ginty001 and PaulL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted April 26, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Working 21 so lucky escape for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Potentially available for a pacing SA effort - not 100% I'd last even that but we'll see. If I can still turn a pedal and do a turn I'd aim to continue pacing until it goes POP! For other SA'ers I'd plan to eat somewhere then might do slower 2nd lap or do the String and Lochranza climbs each way as additional Spain training. Will be driving down to ferry if I trap. Space for one bike on the carrier. Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 2, 2016 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 T-19 to DA day Destiny Awaits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted May 2, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Should be back from Hamburg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted May 2, 2016 Committee Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Should be back from Hamburg Yeah, I could cut my Balinese yoga retreat short, reschedule the meeting in San Francisco with the Apple guys, take the red-eye to the New York office for a check on the start-up (what a burn rate!) and then make Heathrow for the last flight to Glasgow the night before DA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Should be back from Hamburg What about the ferry Andy? You need Departure Achievement. (See what I did there Paul!) Not your strong point! P McDonald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted May 3, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Yeah, I could cut my Balinese yoga retreat short, reschedule the meeting in San Francisco with the Apple guys, take the red-eye to the New York office for a check on the start-up (what a burn rate!) and then make Heathrow for the last flight to Glasgow the night before DA. Are you going on the Balinese yoga retreat too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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