The Double Devil containment thread

[<Tommy>]

So has anyone made any un essential purchases just because of the Wales trip... I just ordered a pair of new mitts even though I have a few perfectly good pairs...

Ok, I'm bored and babysitting too if that's an excuse

 

[CXRAndy]

I've found the cheap tool to undo Shimano pedals. Now just need about £20 more of items to get free delivery

 

[<Tommy>]

I've found the cheap tool to undo Shimano pedals. Now just need about £20 more of items to get free delivery

The tools not that cheap if you put it in that context

Have you got an 'ass saver' mudguard? You can never have enough pairs of socks too!

 

[bobinski]

The tools not that cheap if you put it in that context

Have you got an 'ass saver' mudguard? You can never have enough pairs of socks too!

You will only need the ass saver mudguard if doing the ride dressed as a sheep

 

[<Tommy>]

 

[Breedon]

Made a decision as to whether or not im going and i am, going to hire a van as i can put in the bike and other bits and bobs in even if it rains I'll still go.

 

[bridgy]

So has anyone made any un essential purchases just because of the Wales trip... I just ordered a pair of new mitts even though I have a few perfectly good pairs...

Ok, I'm bored and babysitting too if that's an excuse

At about this time before the ride last year I bought a smaller more lightweight saddle bag for multi-tool, innertube etc - which was both silly with regards weight saved and pretty pointless to take at all as there was very thorough mechanical support throughout if I did get a puncture anyway!

What I did find really useful though was a small bag that Adam kindly gave me for the top tube for gels and snacks so I could munch away while on the move (and without the food getting unpleasantly warm and sweaty in my rear jersey pockets!)

 

[bridgy]

Personally, if I was to do it again I'd also only take one 750ml water bottle (plus some electrolyte tabs) as I found the food stops regular enough for topping up one bottle and so pretty much lugged a full but unused water bottle up all the hills. I might not drink quite as much as some though so that might not suit everyone

 

[CXRAndy]

Topteak tube bag-check
New sintered pads-check
Stan's sealant-check
Greased pedals-check
Go pro +car battery-check


Just need to find rider fit enough to sit on said bike

 

[CXRAndy]

Personally, if I was to do it again I'd also only take one 750ml water bottle (plus some electrolyte tabs) as I found the food stops regular enough for topping up one bottle and so pretty much lugged a full but unused water bottle up all the hills. I might not drink quite as much as some though so that might not suit everyone

How far apart are the food stop Paul?

 

[bridgy]

How far apart are the food stop Paul?

Not sure Andy - I can only remember stopping at 3, but I know we purposely skipped one (the one doing baked potatoes etc for lunch - none of us wanted to stop for that long for "proper" food at that stage in the ride), so maybe there were 4 in total? Possibly 5. Which suggests they were about every 20 or 25 miles or so.

I did get an extra top up of food and drink in addition to the 3 official ones I stopped at from Adam's wife in a layby though.

 

[bridgy]

How far apart are the food stop Paul?

@CXRAndy - I've just checked their website and if you have a look at the routes here - https://www.county-cycles.com/doubledevil - the 121 mile route has 4 foodstops at 25, 44, 73 and 104 miles.

I think you said you're doing the 95 miler in which case there are 3 stops at 21, 37, and 62 miles

 

[<Tommy>]

Personally, if I was to do it again I'd also only take one 750ml water bottle (plus some electrolyte tabs) as I found the food stops regular enough for topping up one bottle and so pretty much lugged a full but unused water bottle up all the hills. I might not drink quite as much as some though so that might not suit everyone

I need 2 bottles I think but I agree about trying to avoid carrying too much crap. Ecspecially on a well supported ride.

I think through trial and error I've got what I need to carry and nothing more. My bike's well maintained so barring really bad luck I should be ok.

I think I should edit that to say fingers crossed as always!

 

[theboxers]

I'm out.

I've just been lumbered with on call over the bank holiday weekend. The guy that should be doing it is off sick and I'm the only one available, everyone else is either coming off of call or on booked holiday away from the area.

Sorry gents

I'll have to do @Whorty's DD ride on bkool

http://www.bkool.com/profile/detail/1624175?durationType=DISTANCE&lapCount=1

 

[Breedon]

I'm out.

I've just been lumbered with on call over the bank holiday weekend. The guy that should be doing it is off sick and I'm the only one available, everyone else is either coming off of call or on booked holiday away from the area.

Sorry gents

I'll have to do @Whorty's DD ride on bkool

http://www.bkool.com/profile/detail/1624175?durationType=DISTANCE&lapCount=1

Sorry to hear that TB