[LEL17] Top tips for doing LEL

[mmmmartin]

I really like Olaf's shoe labels!

Thanks!

This is what hellymedic is takling about:







You'll have to remove your shoes at most controls to protect the floors from cleat damage. In 2013, there were several reports of shoe mixups which caused significant hassle for shoeless riders. Hence I today labeled mine, using a laminated badge and some cable ties. Also helpful to prevent forgetting my name no matter how sleep deprived I am.

Yebbut those who know olaf realise he needs to do this for all his clothing.

[vorsprung]

Now it's 10 days to go I have a great tip

Don't go on any long rides.  Rest.  Avoid doing the bike commute if possible.  Get early nights

[Planet X Paul]

I seem to fail miserably at the 'get early nights' suggestion.  Must try harder 

[Ivo]

Only one more early shift for me and then a series of late shifts, so plenty of chance to catch up and prevent a sleep deficit at the start (like I had in 2009).

[The French Tandem]

I seem to fail miserably at the 'get early nights' suggestion.  Must try harder 

If you can't sleep well enough, cut on booze and coffee 

[Planet X Paul]

I seem to fail miserably at the 'get early nights' suggestion.  Must try harder 

If you can't sleep well enough, cut on booze and coffee 

I sleep like a log, but I just don't go to bed early enough.  Usually only get about 6 to 6.5 hours.

[veloboy]

Go to the pub after registration; get 'tanked' until last orders, find yourself in a minicab with Hummers to the Travelodge; have an Indian takeaway delivered for a family of eight...  and start LELwith a big'ol HO!!

[postie]

Veloboy i remember it so well!!!!!.

[vorsprung]

I've given up coffee.
Day 1 - no effect 
Day 2- slightly dozy
Day 3 - raging headache (I don't get headaches normally)
Day 4 - like the walking dead

I am left wondering if it is bloody worth it.  I do seem to be sleeping more.