Zwift Chat

[alex_cycles]

'life events' are so important. When we get to our last days, and look back, it's so important to have these memories.

I fancy a crack at the King Alfred's Way at some point too. Might be a good warm-up event, although it's more of an off-road thing

 

[Randyberlin]

Really stupid question, but on a standard road bike how do you carry enough kit?

Doing it unsupported would be cool but I couldn't do it alone and don't know anyone else who fancies doing this.

Just doing the ride though is definitely on my bucket list in the next couple of years

Yes. I use a seat post bag and just to outdo @Norry1 only 8 pounds. Hotels, cafes and laundromat every 3 days.

 

[Spartak]

Anyone fancy 'LeJog' next year? I'm looking at companies that run this supported .... not making a decision just yet, but I'm thinking May/June time before it gets too hot.

10 day or 14 days?

Is it flat....

EDIT : I'd certainly ride with you when you pass Bristol...

 

[Spartak]

A more unique tour could be a CC Splitters tour visiting members of this group whilst heading north...???

From my understanding we have 'members' all over the country.

 

[Randyberlin]

@Norry1
I see you have a couple of bigger fast rides this week. Just think what you'll be able to do after you get your Eddie Van Halen signature hip.

 

[Norry1]

@Norry1
I see you have a couple of bigger fast rides this week. Just think what you'll be able to do after you get your Eddie Van Halen signature hip.

Yep cheers @Randyberlin It is a bit weird, my hip seems to be improving on the bike even though I can't walk very far. Sod's Law - a bit like your toothache always disappearing when you go to the dentist! Still, no going back now as it's only 6 days away, I've paid the money and there ain't no refunds

This week I have reminded myself how much I love riding in the real heat. Just got back from a 30 miler in 33 degrees - loved it

 

[CXRAndy]

You carry 3 days of cycling clothes, and two pairs of day. Mechanical repairs, tyres tubes a few spare links for chain. A spare rotor if disc brakes. Then rest is food and water for each day. A wet day kit,

 

[Whorty]

I think that the Yorkshire Beast will be my big target for next year.

I have a chap at work who did LEJOG with 'Ride Across Britain' - they give you food, full mechanical support, put up the tent for you or if you pay extra put you in a hotel, there's even a sports massage every day.

Personally, I would rather fail trying to do it unsupported than succeed as described above. But everyone to their own - you are an older fellow after all

Not really an age thing ... but depends what the the challenge is ... I've never been a fan of camping and roughing it, so whether 50 or 20 I'd choose the same. For me the challenge is to ride 1000 miles in 14 days ... and I can better achieve that challenge if all I have to think about it the cycling. But everyone has their own personal challenges

 

[<Tommy>]

I reckon you could probably drive it in two days comfortably.

 

[alex_cycles]

I reckon you could probably drive it in two days comfortably.

Then cycle back. What could possibly go wrong?

 

[kipster]

Just do it non stop, no need to mess about with hotels or camping

https://www.bikeradar.com/features/routes-and-rides/christina-mackenzie-lejog-record/

Couple of club mates finished LEL yesterday, 1500km just over 70 hours.

 

[berty bassett]

easiest way I would think is , if a couple of you were to do it , get a friendly van driver and tell him he doesn't have to spend a penny - get him to carry all stuff and stop at whatever campsites you want , buy his food and fill the tank
you would save a fortune and you're not bound by booking in advance b&bs ( that book up really quickly up north and are few and far between whereas campsites are dotted everywhere ) getting home is sorted - everything falls in place

 

[bobinski]

easiest way I would think is , if a couple of you were to do it , get a friendly van driver and tell him he doesn't have to spend a penny - get him to carry all stuff and stop at whatever campsites you want , buy his food and fill the tank
you would save a fortune and you're not bound by booking in advance b&bs ( that book up really quickly up north and are few and far between whereas campsites are dotted everywhere ) getting home is sorted - everything falls in place

You are a changed man after 2 weeks in a caravan with that Deano 😁

 

[bobinski]

Did everyone get the WRTL TTT newsletter? Good to see they have used their clout to get Zwift to improve the experience.

 

[Whorty]

Did everyone get the WRTL TTT newsletter? Good to see they have used their clout to get Zwift to improve the experience.

?? linky .... not sure I got anything