London-Edinburgh-London 2013: The thread

[Mad Doug Biker]

I suppose that since my Scottish ancestors travelled across the Atlantic in the 1720’s, I’ll have to resort to listing my nationality as USA, although “MUTT” might be more accurate.

I was considering having some cycling shorts made up with the clan tartan as I suspect cycling in my kilt would prove uncomfortable. With a minimum order of 15 pairs, I’ll need to find some similarly minded Celts to go along with me. More on that perhaps in early 2013.

Depending on what Clan you are, I'll have to see - I am apparently part of Clan Gordon. Apparently.

 

[frank9755]

I have only been doing about 110miles a week since Christmas, should be about 160miles this week. A bit worrying to think we will be doing nearly 8 times as much in just over half the time

I have the Cheam and Morden hilly 50 at the start of march a 200 at the end of March and the C2C in 2 days at the end of April with all the climbing on the first day, nice 50 mile down hill on day 2.

I am also thinking about the Avalon Sunrise 400 in June. Any recomendations for a fairly flat 600?

Steve,


Good to see you yesterday.

I had a look at the Avalon - looks very pretty. I need to get my diary sorted out before it gets cluttered up with work and other non-cycling things!

I think the flattest 200 is the one from Seething in Norfolk, but I heard it was already full - funnily enough. There are a good few 600s but looking down the list, not many of them seem to be in the flatter parts of the country.

 

[SteelRex]

Depending on what Clan you are, I'll have to see - I am apparently part of Clan Gordon. Apparently.

I am also of the Gordon clan. I did some cursory investigation and found a quality short with both side panels and a square panel across the top of the back that could be customized. The panels are large enough that they could be divided for perhaps as many as six different tartans in total. Minimum orders are between 6-10 pairs depending on where purchased. Let's see how much interest we can drum up by early 2013.

Cheers

 

[stevevw]

Steve,


Good to see you yesterday.

I had a look at the Avalon - looks very pretty. I need to get my diary sorted out before it gets cluttered up with work and other non-cycling things!

I think the flattest 200 is the one from Seething in Norfolk, but I heard it was already full - funnily enough. There are a good few 600s but looking down the list, not many of them seem to be in the flatter parts of the country.

Good to see you too Frank, as always we had a bit of a laugh at Ian's expense

My right knee started hurting on the way home Sunday, I hope it is not the start of somthing nasty.

I will do the Stevenage CTC Start of Summer Time 200 then the Avalon 400 in June with another couple of 2-300's in April / May which I have not yet decided on. So will be looking for a 600 for Aug/Sept time. What about perms any of them flatish?

 

[vorsprung]

Good to see you too Frank, as always we had a bit of a laugh at Ian's expense

My right knee started hurting on the way home Sunday, I hope it is not the start of somthing nasty.

I will do the Stevenage CTC Start of Summer Time 200 then the Avalon 400 in June with another couple of 2-300's in April / May which I have not yet decided on. So will be looking for a 600 for Aug/Sept time. What about perms any of them flatish?

How about the Mersey Roads 24 hour time trial, 23rd July?

 

[iZaP]

I've not done 100 miles a week so far this year

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Need to get a good ride in tomorrow.

(edit) - By the way iZap; As you're logging on My Cycling Log, do you want to join the 'lel 2013' group as well?

Yeah sure, membership requested

 

[frank9755]

How about the Mersey Roads 24 hour time trial, 23rd July?

I'm looking at doing the 24-hour in Sussex at the end of June. Don't know much (ie anything!) about perms, I'm afraid! But presumably you could do the Norfolk one as a perm....?


Steve, hope the knee is better!

 

[DrMekon]

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNuL70xHyH8&feature=player_embedded#at=143


Inspiration for anyone needing a boost. Can't wait for 2013 and for my boys to welcome me back home.

 

[ianrauk]

http://www.youtube.c...embedded#at=143

Inspiration for anyone needing a boost. Can't wait for 2013 and for my boys to welcome me back home.

I did chuckle at the underpants on the head to keep warm moment

 

[mcshroom]

Thanks for the video DrM. After struggling home with a stinking head cold and jelly legs in the cold, that has really picked me up

Long way to go before then though

 

[rb58]

Okay. So, I've read the thread. And I think you're all completely mad.

All the way through I was thinking this is for the young 'uns, then I got to the post which said the average age for long distance events was 55. Which is what I'll be in 2013.

It's a sign.

Put me on the list please.

(You need less sleep as you get older you know - that's about the only advantage I can think of)

 

[mcshroom]

We've snared another one

Welcome on board!

Just remember you have to be crazy in here or you'll go nuts

 

[ianrauk]

Okay. So, I've read the thread. And I think you're all completely mad.

All the way through I was thinking this is for the young 'uns, then I got to the post which said the average age for long distance events was 55. Which is what I'll be in 2013.

It's a sign.

Put me on the list please.

(You need less sleep as you get older you know - that's about the only advantage I can think of)

Blimey Ross, would never have guessed (you old git

)

 

[rb58]

And I guess the training will mean help me lose a bit of weight, giving me a fighting chance of keeping up with you Ian

 

[iZaP]

I hope I won't be the only 21-year old there then. That's how old i'll be in 2013!