I've just completed my first 400. The Auld Alliance. 9pm start. There's something appealing and slightly scary about riding on quiet country roads, through trees in the dark, concentrating on this tiny patch of light in front of you.
4 punctures, all front, so clearly an issue there. Lost 2 hours in Forfar waiting for the bike shop to open. Used the time to have a large cooked breakfast in a cafe across from the shop.
Less is more in Audax terms it appears. My Garmin broke again. They really don't like prolonged heavy rain. Speaking to some people with a lot more experience than me, they all use a Garmin Etrex, rather than a bike specific one.
4 punctures, all front, so clearly an issue there. Lost 2 hours in Forfar waiting for the bike shop to open. Used the time to have a large cooked breakfast in a cafe across from the shop.
Less is more in Audax terms it appears. My Garmin broke again. They really don't like prolonged heavy rain. Speaking to some people with a lot more experience than me, they all use a Garmin Etrex, rather than a bike specific one.