London-Edinburgh-London 2013: The thread

[oldfatfool]

Fair enough, just wondered if we where going to have a cyclechat mass start as they promise to get 'teams' off at the same time. Didn't expect to ride the full 1420k as a chaingang, though if anyone wants to tow me round then that would be most welcome

Did think about the prologue but as mentioned don't fancy a 4 am start to do an extra 40k on top. Would like an early start time though to maximise daylight hours.

 

[redflightuk]

I decided against the prologue, it just complicates things for me. I just want to focus on getting to the start and cracking on!

+1.

 

[JohnTCC]

Also +1

 

[ianrauk]

Very best of luck to all those that have signed up.

 

[Ian H]

Here's a message from the organisers:-

Some news about entering LEL.

We are still processing entries, and clearing up problems with a few payments from some countries. Unless this is you, there are no more places available. We have already taken 150 entries more than we planned.

We are going to aim to increase our start line from 750 to 900 riders. We feel this is the largest field we can manage this time.

We are opening a waiting list of 100 places. This list is available to Audax UK members at first, until 5pm Sunday 13 January. If you would like a place on this list, email us your name and membership number to info@londonedinburghlondon.com.

We'll draw a lottery to pick 100 places in order.

You must pay in full for a place on the list. If we receive a cancellation then the first person in line will take their place automatically.

If there are any places left after this we will then offer a further lottery for them.

You can leave the list for a full refund at any time. After 31 May, we will close the list and refund any remaining members.

 

[oldfatfool]

100 waiting list places being made available to AUK members. http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=67054.0


Edit : Beaten to it

 

[Tynan]

15st on a steel frame with pannier and a double

no serious hills I read and am told, Yad Moss long and high but steady I read and am told

 

[JoeyB]

15st on a steel frame with pannier and a double

no serious hills I read and am told, Yad Moss long and high but steady I read and am told

We'll see, we'll see.

 

[mcshroom]

Well I've now applied for the waiting list lottery

 

[martint235]

I might ride up for a look at Yad Moss just to reassure myself.

 

[arallsopp]

I might ride up for a look at Yad Moss just to reassure myself.

You'll see it twice on the route, mate. No need to jump ahead.

Oh, and with no control in Alston this time around you'll have plenty of time to spot it too.
Barnard Castle is probably higher than Brampton by no more than 250 feet, but (IIRC) Yad Moss is ~ 1500ft above either.

 

[martint235]

You'll see it twice on the route, mate. No need to jump ahead.

Oh, and with no control in Alston this time around you'll have plenty of time to spot it too.
Barnard Castle is probably higher than Brampton by no more than 250 feet, but (IIRC) Yad Moss is ~ 1500ft above either.

You know I hate surprises though

 

[Trickedem]

You know I hate surprises though

When RB58 and I cycled up Yad Moss, he decided to wait at the top for me, which was very kind. We had been climbing for a VERY long time, so it was nice to stop, catch a breath and have a chat. A white van went by and about 5 minutes later we set off. As we rounded the corner we were faced with the real climb....away in the distance at the top of a mahoosive great mountain was a tiny little white van.
It isn't so steep, but it is long and when you have cycled a long way already it is tough. I can't wait.

 

[Tynan]

When RB58 and I cycled up Yad Moss, he decided to wait at the top for me, which was very kind. We had been climbing for a VERY long time, so it was nice to stop, catch a breath and have a chat. A white van went by and about 5 minutes later we set off. As we rounded the corner we were faced with the real climb....away in the distance at the top of a mahoosive great mountain was a tiny little white van.
It isn't so steep, but it is long and when you have cycled a long way already it is tough. I can't wait.

eh?

what is it with cycling and pretending hills aren't really hills, I crawled desperately up Chinoor Hill, granted at night, solo, in thick fog but hated it all the way, that was described to me in advance as 'a long drag but ok'

I'd call it now bloody steep and bloody long

 

[JohnTCC]

Thanks for that I am really looking forward to it