London-Edinburgh-London 2013: The thread

[Trickedem]

Apparently over 90% of the field have put in for an early start, so just be warned that you may be shuffled onto a later start if they have to.

but they are all now realising that it will be a PITA to get there from Loughton other than by riding, so I think the numbers will drop quite a bit.

 

[oldfatfool]

I have also put down for the early start, but not the prologue, happy to put down Cycle chat as my team for a group start.

 

[PMarkey]

Decided on the latest start possible as I don't really fancy getting caught up in the crush at the first couple of controls, though if I'm honest I'm wondering if doing LEL as a perm wouldn't suit me better as the thought of riding a route with 999 other riders does leave me feeling a little uncomfortable (Yes I know I should get out and meet people more )


Paul

 

[jefmcg]

Remember, if you are an Audax member and missed out on a place you have until 5pm today (Sunday) to sign up for the waiting list.

http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=67226.msg1395219

 

[chrislov]

Registered- so anyone else planning to do 1400km on a cargo bike?

First weekend of preparation went well consisting of a) setting up the charity page for my cargo bike LEL b) finding that there is a larger sprocket for the cargo bikes nexus 7 speed hub (23t should help with the lumpy bits) c) trying to decide if the new B&M dynamo light with USB charging output will power my IPhone and Garmin or go for the Tout Terrain Plug II (I don't think I will be doing much sleeping so will need to charge on the go)

So all there is to do now is loose 8kgs, get some many many more Kms on the cargo bike and try and get people to part with money to sponsor me and help fund the training of assistance dogs for people with disabilities

London Edinburgh London on a cargo bike
www.justgiving.com/lel2013
Chris Lovitt is fundraising for Canine Partners for Independence

 

[martint235]

Nope I'm doing it on a bike bought specifically. You have reminded me to set up my charity page though.

 

[middleagecyclist]

I'm going to be blogging about my LEL prep' and so have recommenced my existing blog. Probably of little interest to anyone but me but if you want to follow then the link is in my signature.

 

[oldfatfool]

Me neither, will be sticking to the steel tourer even if it does weigh in at over 14kg. Also got a charity page https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/helpforhounds

 

[redflightuk]

I'll be on the bent in the pic left.
No charity page (yet).

 

[JohnTCC]

Me neither, will be sticking to the steel tourer even if it does weigh in at over 14kg. Also got a charity page https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/helpforhounds

Looks like a horse to me

 

[middleagecyclist]

OK. LEL jersey. Wear it only after completing the event or don it ASAP? I know which i'll be doing but curious as to others plans

 

[PpPete]

So long as the weather isn't scorchio so as to make it too sweaty, I'll prob wear mine at the start, and swop it out with something else from my southernmost dropbag, then put it back on southbound for the final run in to the finish.
OTH, as I get a free jersey anyway, I might just get a gilet and wear that for the start, especially if July weather lives up to recent years.

 

[jefmcg]

If I get to the finish line, I'm never taking it off again.

 

[martint235]

I have to confess that in most cases I'm an "as soon as it arrives" kind of guy. However with the LEL jersey I'm a bit torn. I certainly won't be wearing it before I set off but I may wear it for the event. Or I may wait until (if) I've completed.

 

[oldfatfool]

If I complete I might be really sad and have the jersey framed along with the medal