London-Edinburgh-London 2013: The thread

[mcshroom]

Doubt I'll actually see you then. I'm off at 10am so I'll never catch you

 

[tubbycyclist]

Well I hope that is a good omen, been given the start time I requested 6:45, so at least I will have plenty of company as the rest of the feild pass along the way

My start time too, planning to wave to people as they pass and resisting the urge to hang on to faster wheels..

 

[middleagecyclist]

Got my start time of 09.45hrs. Also got my LEL bike today!

 

[PMarkey]

10:15 for me following my normal practice of starting at the back so I can't get dropped

 

[arallsopp]

10:15 for me following my normal practice of starting at the back so I can't get dropped

Yep. That's my preferred mode also. Anyone you meet should have less time in hand than you. If they're not panicking why should you?

 

[JoeyB]

Got my 09:30 start time

 

[PpPete]

Got my start time of 09.45hrs. Also got my LEL bike today!

Mrs PpP and I are also on the 9:45 "express" (not!)

By the way - I have had very few takers for the Cyclechat version of the nameplate suggested upthread. I know some of you may have ordered the YACF version instead, but even numbers on there are somewhat lower than expectations.

Can I just remind everyone that sending a PM or posting on this thread along the lines of "put me down for one" will NOT get you a nameplate.

You must specify your personalisation and provide postage address on this form:
http://www.jotformeu.com/PpPete/LelNameplateOrderForm before 20 April.
Sorry to have to be prescriptive about this, but it is much the easiest way of making sure all the details correct and getting them in the right format for the printer.

Cost for one off single width version is just £1.80 including UK postage. Second and subsequent copies to same address £1.50/ea
Double width is £3.50 inc UK postage (£2.50/ea for second & subsequent copies)

Payment by Paypal as Gift / Personal Payment to:

 

[middleagecyclist]

Thanks Pete for the reminder. Just sent my order and payment. Cheers

 

[frank9755]

I've decided not to do LEL. Have just sent in an email to request cancellation of my place. It doesn't fit terribly well with work requirements this summer and I found I wasn't feeling enough enthusiasm for it, versus other priorities.

Good luck to those who do ride!

 

[PpPete]

Sorry to hear you won't be there Frank

 

[mcshroom]

Sorry to hear that Frank

I keep thinking of pulling out, most recently after turning back 85km into a 300 perm on Saturday as I got sick and fed up of the head wind and rain.

Still pushing to prove to myself I can do it at the moment though.

 

[yello]

I've decided not to do LEL.

ditto. I cancelled out last week. I simply haven't got the motivation. I did a 200 a couple of weeks back but felt little enthusiasm for it, and certainly no desire to ride further. I gave it a week's thought but, in the end, I had to be honest with myself. I realised it wasn't going to happen so let the organisers know pronto.

But don't let me put others off. I'm having head problems generally at the moment and LEL became a victim. With motivation and solid preparation, LEL is great fun and a hugely enjoyable experience. Bonne route!

 

[tonyg52]

This weather has certainly tested my resolve to ride. Riding into a fierce a headwind and sleet on the double Dutch I started to lose the will to live, sick of being cold/(sticky) and wet in 2011 I did the same ride in shorts.
Rode the Elyndd last weekend and order was restored to the universe a great ride in the heart of wales the ELan valley never fails to inspire me, now looking forward again to LEL.

 

[tubbycyclist]

It has been a tough March and some very bitterly cold rides, the easterly wind seemed to provide a constant sapping of energy. Despite a couple of 200s there were points over the Easter weekend when I started to contemplate whether it was worthwhile. Like tonyg52 though I rode the Elenydd. Much of this ride was in a new area for me, on unfamiliar roads, challenging climbs and cracking scenery. The end result is feeling good about long distance cycling again and I am looking forward to the next big ride.

 

[PMarkey]

My wife's knee replacement operation has been cancelled (the consultant signed her off before she could arrange the op so she has to be referred by her GP again ) so my LEL is back on but like most I have struggled to get out on the bike and have managed only three 200's so far this year and DNF'ed one of them though still managed 100 miles on that ride , Hopefully the weather will be kinder this weekend for the Plains 300 .

Paul