Committee Alan McLean Posted May 18, 2016 Committee Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Alan, get a grip man, 1 comfort stop after SA and part of the 4 min break. Alternative is do a Greg Lemond at Le Tour ...... he only hAD a trivial yellow jersey to protect for heavens sake not immortality Didn't realise it was THAT bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 18, 2016 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Darryl, No probs. Will pick you up on way past. Exact time tbc. M Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 19, 2016 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 T - 46 hrs A Daring deed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 DArryl, I reckon I'll be at your house at approximately 5.45 on SaturDAy morning to give us sufficient time to get to the terminal, stow the bike rack and purchase tickets etc. Breakfast on the hoof I reckon. Getting all too real now. More concerned about the DA than La Sufri...DA. M Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted May 19, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 It occurs to me that we've had some very good discussion about them tactics and plan for Saturday. This seems like a DAft and obvious question but given that we are about to embark on a 112 TTT what are folks plans / thoughts / advice about nutrition and hydration (apart from having plenty)? Andy James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted May 19, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 It occurs to me that we've had some very good discussion about them tactics and plan for Saturday. This seems like a DAft and obvious question but given that we are about to embark on a 112 TTT what are folks plans / thoughts / advice about nutrition and hydration (apart from having plenty)? Andy 2 bottles for me, 1 with water and 1 with high 5 4 in 1 drink then refill after the lap. Easier to get carbs in with a drink than eating. When we did the single a few weeks ago i didnt finish 1 bottle for the lap, whereas when it was the 56/50 i finished 2 bottles after a lap and another 2 with the 50 mile loop...i'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. For food some bars, banana and a couple of gels for pocket. For the stash im not sure, last time i just had a banana if i was to have a sandwich or something more substantial i'd struggle to digest it due to going straight into the climb after eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 19, 2016 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 No such thing as A DAft question, just a DAft questioner !! If it helps I plan to take musette (poly bag) with enough liquid to refill the 2 bottles on my bike and enough grub to refill my pockets. Haribo's and scones type things. Musette will be planked in undergrowth at bench 200m up the hill from ferry. T-43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Andy, For what it's worth - Big Breakfast before leaving house or en route to ferry. No rolls and sausage on the ferry. Two bottles - one on the bike, the other stashed with food at end of SA to shave some weight for climbs. Pre open wrappers on all food; saves on the faff of opening wrappers DAns la saddle or rewrap everything in tin foil the night before for ease access - wee tip from the pro teams. Little and often - along the lines of do turn at front, sit in to recovery (ha ha), take a bite and drink while in the chain. No malty loaf as it takes ages to chew thru. Apart from the obvious of ride bike for 56 miles in under 3 hours, then repeat if you can - what are the tactics/plans???? Climbers keeping it real on the inclines? do we intend to keep as many bodies in the game for as long as possible? is someone going to call the pace based on real time read outs from a smart gizmo? do tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Tesco sell Musettes for 5p... Decent breakfast - for me Weetabix (though other wheat based breakfast cereals are available). Some prefluid beforehand. Some coffee, a couple of muller rice and bananas for the ferry. I was thinking one bottle per lap with my usual caffeine energy tablets and a little salt (to stave off cramps), several gels (4-5 per lap - I'm ok with these but understand some can't stomach them), a couple of energy bars and my usual mix of pain killers to keep my dodgy back at bay. I'll also pack a mars bar as a wee treat for the start of lap two. Jeez, I'm feeling hungry now and could do with some chocolate. Must be feeling better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted May 19, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 No such thing as A DAft question, just a DAft questioner !! If it helps I plan to take musette (poly bag) with enough liquid to refill the 2 bottles on my bike and enough grub to refill my pockets. Haribo's and scones type things. Musette will be planked in undergrowth at bench 200m up the hill from ferry. T-43 Another DAft question/questioner thats been annoying for a while, What does the 'T' stand for in the countdown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 19, 2016 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 DArryl, I reckon I'll be at your house at approximately 5.45 on SaturDAy morning to give us sufficient time to get to the terminal, stow the bike rack and purchase tickets etc. Breakfast on the hoof I reckon. Getting all too real now. More concerned about the DA than La Sufri...DA. M Roger that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 19, 2016 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Another DAft question/questioner thats been annoying for a while, What does the 'T' stand for in the countdown? Time? Possibly torture robster82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 The stands for time. Think of D (A) DAy and H Hour. T can also denote terror, tension, tiredness, trepiDAtion, and triumph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Any chance we can have a quick stop at Arran Aromatics on lap 2? Shouldn't be long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Sorry guys but won't make Saturday now hip injury persisting unfortunately. Think if I rest it this weekend should be good to go again next weekend. Disappointed but I know that immortality awaits those who DAre ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted May 19, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hi Guys Interesting and helpful discussion - had to google musette mind you! Liking the reminders about painkillers, a wee Mars treat, opening them feckin foil wrappers, breakfast and boat advice! Definitely think a wee stop off at Arran Aromatics towards end of lap 2 to pick up gifts for my lady is a very good plan! If we work at mean speed of 21mph how long will this give us to pick up smelly things? t-36 Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Esus Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 http://www.lochranzahotel.co.uk They do lovely bar meals and can put them in a doggy mussette aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted May 19, 2016 Committee Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 If I am only allowed one natural break then there will be no perfumier stops. Might pop into the cheese shop if you don't mind waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 19, 2016 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 T-33 2 more sleeps Looks like Gregg O will join us to lenD A hand some welcome horsepower there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Can we also stop for a wee dram at the distillery to get us up the climb. Couple of swift ones will do nicely. See what I did there. P McDonald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted May 20, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 T-23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Went to the gym to try spin but knee still to painful so no chance for me. Gutted as this will be great, hopefully weather holds out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted May 20, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Fear not Al as I hoping that there will be another shot at this and that once troops return victorious they will tow me round in September Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted May 20, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Went to the gym to try spin but knee still to painful so no chance for me. Gutted as this will be great, hopefully weather holds out for you. Gutted for you Al but good excuse for a September assault! Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted May 20, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Nae luck Alan/Colin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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