Its not as difficult it might look to be honest, I was only 17 miles off what I have done on a TCR with tri bars when I had support . A few more retro bikes at events would be nice, there were a couple of old steel machines at the Welsh 12.
On a shorter event it would be difficult to do a 25 minute 10 on the Standard but over longer distances comfort is important and high top speed is not so vital , Moultons are great for obvious reasons but also some of the old steel racers are worth a look.
I had a 1940's racing machine that was great over long flat rides, no twitchy steering just a leisurely float. Currently I am looking out for a similar bike to restore, watching a Hudson [ clubman type thing by the look of it ] on fleabay at the moment that might fit the bill. I will have to sell some old stuff sometime to pay for it though, anyone want to buy a delivery bike?
