Just entered the Mersey Roads 24 hour TT. I will be riding without any support.
Any advice from those who've experience of riding or supporting others on where best to place my car so I can get to my food and spares with the minimum of faff?
I know there is a HQ and a particular roundabout that gets used, but will one place cover me for all the various circuits over the 24 hours?
Thanks!
I rode it unsupported. I actually DNF'd so didn't end up using most of it, but what I did was:
- left my car at the start, so I didn't have an extra 25 miles in my legs before starting
- used the unsupported riders tent at Prees for most of my needs - a box of spare bottles, food and warm clothes
- put other bottles and food in a couple of black plastic bags in the verge, one near to shawbirch and another on the finishing circuit. I reckon that is a better plan than having to go to your car as it should be quicker and you are less likely to get in your car and decide not to get out!
I collected my unused bags up the next morning. The ones on the finishing circuit were on a good place - going up a hill where I would appreciate a rest. The Shawbirch ones were too well hidden and it took me a while to find them. I'd have struggled to spot them in the dark, so don't hide them too well!