Author Topic: [HAMR] womens record attempt - Kajsa Tylen Jan 1st start (Read 148270 times)

Si S · « **Reply #225 on:** 15 January, 2016, 12:56:19 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 15 January, 2016, 12:07:23 pm

But, rabbit, there are intimations that Alicia Searvogel might well do it.

When asked somebody very close to one of the others named in rabbit's statement said he wouldn't be too surprised to see an attempt. <conjecture>

Wowbagger · « **Reply #226 on:** 16 January, 2016, 09:50:15 am »

Kajsa seems to be going well this morning. 39k done. IIRC she is starting a 100 mile loop in Lincoln in the morning.

clarion · « **Reply #227 on:** 16 January, 2016, 11:15:09 am »

I learned this morning from a CTC blog that Janet Davison last year set a Guinness World Record for most miles pedalled in a month by a woman, at 4010 miles. Chapeau to her.

As an aside, she says she was inspired by Billie, but couldn't manage to set a year or so aside for the full attempt.

rafletcher · « **Reply #228 on:** 16 January, 2016, 06:03:34 pm »

Another 100 miles in the bag fof Kajsa

yanto · « **Reply #229 on:** 16 January, 2016, 06:19:28 pm »

Quote from: rafletcher on 16 January, 2016, 06:03:34 pm

Another 100 miles in the bag fof Kajsa

I was out cycling today when i saw a lone lady cyclist coming towards me, I recognised her, I shouted "go Kajsa good luck with the record attempt" she beamed a big smile and waved.

When i got back I checked the tracker to see how she was getting on, I saw she was cycling a good 50 miles north of me - oops and apologies to the young lady who must think I'm barking mad.

Good to see another century clocked up!

Chris S · « **Reply #230 on:** 16 January, 2016, 06:22:23 pm »

You're not the only one to have perpetrated mistaken identity - but at least I didn't yell out

.

Remember folks - not every female cyclist is Kajsa, OK?

SoreTween · « **Reply #231 on:** 16 January, 2016, 06:29:29 pm »

I did

mattc · « **Reply #232 on:** 16 January, 2016, 07:06:13 pm »

Quote from: Chris S on 16 January, 2016, 06:22:23 pm

You're not the only one to have perpetrated mistaken identity - but at least I didn't yell out .

Remember folks - not every female cyclist is Kajsa, OK?

Is this a bit like the Random Things Shouted By Oiks thread?

On a cycling forum somewhere;
"
This random bloke shouted out "Go Kaiser!"
weird.
"

Jaded · « **Reply #233 on:** 16 January, 2016, 08:11:29 pm »

I thought everyone smiled wanly at recumbent riders?

Bianchi Boy · « **Reply #234 on:** 17 January, 2016, 08:26:10 am »

Quote from: mattc on 16 January, 2016, 07:06:13 pm

Quote from: Chris S on 16 January, 2016, 06:22:23 pm
You're not the only one to have perpetrated mistaken identity - but at least I didn't yell out .

Remember folks - not every female cyclist is Kajsa, OK?
Is this a bit like the Random Things Shouted By Oiks thread?

On a cycling forum somewhere;
"
This random bloke shouted out "Go Kaiser!"
weird.
"

I thought most recumbent riders were Dutch not German. There again if you have a poor ear for language you could possibly confuse the two

BB

Greenbank · « **Reply #235 on:** 17 January, 2016, 08:33:48 am »

Kaiser, so say you?

mattc · « **Reply #236 on:** 17 January, 2016, 08:35:40 am »

(where did recumbents come from? This is over my head ... )

yanto · « **Reply #237 on:** 17 January, 2016, 08:40:56 am »

I hope she's staying on main roads, we had 3" of snow last night.

rafletcher · « **Reply #238 on:** 17 January, 2016, 08:46:43 am »

Her first photo of the day shows pretty clear roads where she is.

wajcgac · « **Reply #239 on:** 17 January, 2016, 09:45:49 am »

I had some fanciful idea of maybe joining Kajsa today, if she'd had a late start to avoid the early ice, as I live very close by. Opening the tracker showed she was already near to Sleaford - she is obviously made of strong stuff.

It's very crisp and frosty here and looks like we may have had a very slight dusting of snow. A good 50% of the route she has taken to Sleaford is on ungritted roads.

rafletcher · « **Reply #240 on:** 17 January, 2016, 01:07:51 pm »

Another day, another puncture it seems. I wonder who's maintaining Kajsa's bike? And who will do it / provide spares when she's away from base / in Denmark and Sweden for several weeks?

Edit: I'm not saying she's not capable of doing the maintenance herself by the way, just assuming, like Steve, that she'll have some assistance in that respect..

Kim · « **Reply #241 on:** 17 January, 2016, 01:33:27 pm »

It's a good question, especially as maintenance is more critical for her, being limited to one bike.

marcusjb · « **Reply #242 on:** 17 January, 2016, 01:35:38 pm »

There was a photo on Facebook or Twitter of a mechanic working on her bike with a thanks from her.

Edited to add photo - Here. He is called Andy. It appears some sponsorship/assistance is coming from Leisure Lakes bike shop.

Pale Rider · « **Reply #243 on:** 17 January, 2016, 02:17:07 pm »

One of Kajsa's social media pics showed lots of Leisure Lakes/bike company boxes, so it appears she's well-stocked with spare parts.

rafletcher · « **Reply #244 on:** 17 January, 2016, 04:27:56 pm »

I knew she was sponsored by them, but she's spending quite a long time away from there on and off. And even though she's "only" riding 9 hours a day, she might not want to do a full strip of a transmission in the evening. However she does seem to have an extensive network of friends for accomodation and support, and I guess at least some are able to assist mechanically, and the spares will be in the caravan her mums driving.

rafletcher · « **Reply #245 on:** 17 January, 2016, 06:09:19 pm »

Another 100 miler, almost to the yard. Kajsa's done her homework for this attempt.

Arry-R · « **Reply #246 on:** 17 January, 2016, 08:05:29 pm »

Excellent day and well done

Wowbagger · « **Reply #247 on:** 17 January, 2016, 09:52:34 pm »

Yes, she publicises her route on Strave the night before, thereby giving others the chance to ride with her. She appreciates the company.

Pale Rider · « **Reply #248 on:** 17 January, 2016, 11:39:22 pm »

Then there's the occasional Sunday rides with Kasja which appear on her website.

Bearing in mind Kasja, on her own account, is not a cyclist, and it's still early days, her approach to the bid is very polished and professional.

Only needing to do nine or 10 hour days gives Kasja more chance to get other things done, but she's certainly using the time wisely.

Kim · « **Reply #249 on:** 17 January, 2016, 11:40:10 pm »

Quote from: Pale Rider on 17 January, 2016, 11:39:22 pm

Bearing in mind Kasja, on her own account, is not a cyclist

She's certainly doing a good impression of one.