It's July 21st and 22nd.thanks steve.
A month after Mille Alba :thumbsup:
I seem to have arranged a team for the Elmet 12, so that's me out. Pity. Hopefully the rumour about the Sussex 24 in 2013 is true.
I seem to have arranged a team for the Elmet 12, so that's me out. Pity. Hopefully the rumour about the Sussex 24 in 2013 is true.
There may be a (non CTT) 24 hr TT in August next year.
A month after Mille Alba :thumbsup:
Just got my CTT handbook. It's ridiculous you need this thingNo point whingeing here - go to the CTT. Or timetriallingforum. They have their reasons, go and ask them.
Why can't they publish this on line ?
Just got my CTT handbook. It's ridiculous you need this thingNo point whingeing here - go to the CTT. Or timetriallingforum. They have their reasons, go and ask them.
Why can't they publish this on line ?
(Actually most of us have ridden the 24 without even seeing a handbook! But it's a handy shortcut to certain info. )
I'll be there, seems I have to defend this (http://www.bjw.org.uk/displayTrophy.asp?ID=28). Don't know if I should be :smug: or :-[ seeing as the previous holder did 125 miles more than me.
n.b.
" 21/07/12 24HR D24HR 13:00 NS SC
RTTC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (Mersey Roads Club)(Entries Close 26/06/12)
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(suppose I better have a look at the 2012 new format entry form ...)
I see that Ben Rockett, who set the LEJOGLE record a couple of years ago, is racing. I wonder what he'll do? How will John Warnock fare in his first veteran year? I believe Ultan's going for a big total, will he make it?
I almost want to go over to spectate. In fact, I'm only on the forum at midnight to practice my 24h sleep deprivation :-\
Just a thought: seems like there are quite a few YACFers up for this entertainment. Would it make sense for support crews to join up, to support each other as well as us riders?
Mrs eck will be there, hopefully bodach's pal Mike, perhaps Mr & Mrs Megajoules, and that nice Mr Jogler fancies his chances of spending another night with Mrs eck. ???
Just thinking it might help the time pass, and spread the load a bit. What does the team think? :)
Im riding unsupported but I understand from Eck that Jogler will hold some stuff for me in his car (bottles, night garb, grub) at Prees which is about as much as I'll need.
y lee g.
(# 92)
From my point of view as a rider without backup, it would be good if there was a feed station or two, especially on the night section. Support for unsuported riders has been on the decline since I sarted riding 24 hr TTs.There was very good food on the night leg (at Espley, if I've got my islands right - so twice a lap). But no water, I don't know why.
I don't know how many others will be without backup. Robert Watson I expect, who usualy rides with his saddlebag.
There will probably be the bag drop to Prees Heath again.
Map and other stuffs:
(Water isn't a big problem at night, as a bottle (or two) every lap at the Prees cafe tap is sufficient).
Mostly it is smooth tarmac. There are a couple of stretches near to the southern end of the long section down towards Telford which are worn but not dangerous and there are a couple of potholes on what is otherwise a good surface on both sides of the roads about a mile west of Ternhill which would be unpleasant or worse if you hit them in the dark.Thanks Frank. Sounds just like the last 2 times i rode.
Anyone else staying at Wrexham Travelimbo on the friday?
There are 6 SR holders (and gawd knows how many PBP* finishes!) in the first 9 starters. We should stop for a cake stop after 100k.
*should I wear my gilet? Hmmm ... I might get flashbacks .
I'm looking forward to this event in a sick sort of way...+1
Clapping, cheering and a bit of light-hearted abuse is good too ;DSomething that I noticed last year (your head does odd things on a long ride) was sullen helpers standing on the kerbside in the middle of nowhere. Usually holding a bottle, just staring over my head down miles of empty road.
Clapping, cheering and a bit of light-hearted abuse is good too ;DSomething that I noticed last year (your head does odd things on a long ride) was sullen helpers standing on the kerbside in the middle of nowhere. Usually holding a bottle, just staring over my head down miles of empty road.
Seeing the same miserable sods lap-after-lap got a bit depressing. I hope they enjoyed their weekend.
Anyone else staying at Wrexham Travelimbo on the friday?
Yep. Gurl Trikie (No 7) reporting for duty
Anyone else staying at Wrexham Travelimbo on the friday?
Yep. Gurl Trikie (No 7) reporting for duty
I'll be about from early evening after Chris has dropped me off, then looking for food - probably curry based to tempt fate.
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I suspect that said "Scottish cyclist" is known to us. I think he is planning to hook up with Mrs eck, McNasty, bodach and me on Friday evening at the Chester South Hoddleday Inn.
How special it will be, I've no idea.
(I wouldn't stick pins in Pertex, surely it's no more pinproof than Goretex?)
Anyone else staying at Wrexham Travelimbo on the friday?
Yep. Gurl Trikie (No 7) reporting for duty
I'll be about from early evening after Chris has dropped me off, then looking for food - probably curry based to tempt fate.
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Yes, let's meet up and go foraging although I might give the curry a miss as the last time I had curry and then tried to ride fast (relative term) I was very nearly :sick: in the trike pilot's jersey pockets....
Anyone else staying at Wrexham Travelimbo on the friday?
Yep. Gurl Trikie (No 7) reporting for duty
I'll be about from early evening after Chris has dropped me off, then looking for food - probably curry based to tempt fate.
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Yes, let's meet up and go foraging although I might give the curry a miss as the last time I had curry and then tried to ride fast (relative term) I was very nearly :sick: in the trike pilot's jersey pockets....
Chinese it is then :thumbsup:
No CAIK stops either ..
ps - Matt - I understand from Exit Stage left that riders use a particular confuguration of flashing / non flashing front lights so that support crews know that its "their rider" approaching as they peer down the road in the dark.Good point, but I saw at least one with just a flashing front. I don't know how he rode with it. It was aimed about 3' infront of him so was no bother to other road-users - except perhaps those affected by strobes!
ps - Matt - I understand from Exit Stage left that riders use a particular confuguration of flashing / non flashing front lights so that support crews know that its "their rider" approaching as they peer down the road in the dark.
It tends to work better the other way round, with the support vehicle displaying a distinctive pattern of lights, so the rider can recognise it. The serious contenders are passed by their support vehicles every 10 miles, which the rules allow, so the rider doesn't always know where they will be. The Mersey Roads course has become more compact, so many support crews stay at set points, at Prees Heath for the Quina Brook circuit and Espley for the night circuit.
The night circuit tends to close between 7 and 8am, and riders might be turned round at Tern Hill or Espley, and not head down to Shawbirch, that's especially true of slower riders. It's easy to lose track of riders at that point, and when they're sent down to the finishing circuit, especially when you have more than one rider to look after. Regarding cake, the favoured item is Egg Custards, which are dispensed at the Espley feed, along with bacon rolls.
Anyone that knows me will unsurprised by this topic:It really has kicked off big time over there. Never before have I been insulted by such a high-profile rider - great stuff! If you like a good online spat, please have a look. Li****ng-related rants should perhaps be ring-fenced over there too.
http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=70653&view=getnewpost
It just goes to show, not all the knob-heads are on YACF.
It just goes to show, not all the knob-heads are on YACF.
;D
I don't think he has grasped Matt's point at all.
Matt - I think he'll be coming to headbutt you on Saturday, or at least to shine his lights in your eyes. It's a good job he will be easy to spot by his enormous willy that he will be waving in everyone's face. I think the "First ever British finisher of RAAM" tattoo on him (presumably) will be a giveaway too.
I don't see you on the start list. Is that just timing or are you still not recovered?
Anyone that knows me will unsurprised by this topic:It really has kicked off big time over there. Never before have I been insulted by such a high-profile rider - great stuff! If you like a good online spat, please have a look. Li****ng-related rants should perhaps be ring-fenced over there too.
http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=70653&view=getnewpost
Is headwear as controversial to twentyfourites as lighting?
God help the person asking about food choices...
or getting lost :demon:
Seriously,is going off-course something that happens?
or getting lost :demon:
Seriously,is going off-course something that happens?
No. There's a marshall on every junction. Going off route will get you disqualified, as in every time trial.
or getting lost :demon:
Seriously,is going off-course something that happens?
or getting lost :demon:
Seriously,is going off-course something that happens?
Have transponders / GPS units never been considered ?
In respect to calculating mileages.
or getting lost :demon:
Seriously,is going off-course something that happens?
or getting lost :demon:
Seriously,is going off-course something that happens?
Have transponders / GPS units never been considered ?
In respect to calculating mileages.
You'd need at least two receivers on most roundabouts. A the Prees Heath roundabout it would involve laying a receiving mat across two lanes of an active trunk road with a high level of HGV use. So if it has been considered I'd expect that it wasn't for long, some sort of GPS tracking might work though.
I'm taking my Garmin 800 this year and yelling my number so I don't lose mileage like last year. I'm hoping a full GPS track might help if I have to beg for my laps back again.
I'm taking my Garmin 800 this year and yelling my number so I don't lose mileage like last year. I'm hoping a full GPS track might help if I have to beg for my laps back again.
I'm taking my Garmin 800 this year and yelling my number so I don't lose mileage like last year. I'm hoping a full GPS track might help if I have to beg for my laps back again.
Be warned the Garmin 800 has a known bug where it sometimes corrupts long activities (seems to happen around the 400km mark).
I recall seeing a bit more info on it in "The Knowledge -> GPS" & on the Garmin forums.
I normally reset mine every 300km or so and then fuse the two or more activity files at the end as explained in this thread: http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=52390.msg1236155#msg1236155
How do you get it to reset? Hold down Reset for 5 seconds?
This will clear distance though, won't it? My brain will struggle to add back on the 300k.. :)
How do you get it to reset? Hold down Reset for 5 seconds?Yes - a hold down Lap/Reset button, which will zero distance.
This will clear distance though, won't it? My brain will struggle to add back on the 300k.. :)
You could reset the odometer on the Garmin before you start and just display that as total distance.
I know what you mean about brain struggles, I could hardly remember my own name towards the end of the last 24.
I'm running two computers anyway. Powertap and Garmin 800 w/ Powermonkey.
Set the Powertap to record every 2s instead of 1s and it will last 30 hours.
The Garmin should last 24hr with the extended battery pack but this will be the only test I've done.
I'm running two computers anyway. Powertap and Garmin 800 w/ Powermonkey.I think it's entirely possible that some of the other riders might be running to tighter budgets than that.
Set the Powertap to record every 2s instead of 1s and it will last 30 hours.
The Garmin should last 24hr with the extended battery pack but this will be the only test I've done.
My little plaque only says 405mi.. I did closer to 450. Ended up credited with 425. I would've been upset had I broken the club record but lost it due to a miscount. Luckily I was off the record.reliabilty is the issue (or so the experts tell me). A failed GPS tracker (or timing chip) is probably utterly mute - at least with the 19thC system you should only lose a small part of the data at worst, and this is usually fixable by reconciling with other records.
How much would the chip timing cost? It's not infallible - Dragon Ride had a lot of trouble one year with theirs.
No Wilko this year?
BTDTGTTS, some guy chose to post some choice words about the video of me starting the Nat. 25 without a helmet or rear light!
There was a page of Cycling Weakly last year that was devoted to Wilko complaining that they should have chip timing for the 24. If you remember, his record ride also had to have a lap added on appeal.
My little plaque only says 405mi.. I did closer to 450. Ended up credited with 425. I would've been upset had I broken the club record but lost it due to a miscount. Luckily I was off the record.
How much would the chip timing cost? It's not infallible - Dragon Ride had a lot of trouble one year with theirs.
Predictions for this year TG? Is Warnock favourite?
(after Hoppo, obviously - he's a shoe-in, maybe 560 miles?)
I may even have a kip in a bus shelter, like I did on the Sussex one last year. Thinking of which, are there any good quality shelters on the route?
My little plaque only says 405mi.. I did closer to 450. Ended up credited with 425. I would've been upset had I broken the club record but lost it due to a miscount. Luckily I was off the record.reliabilty is the issue (or so the experts tell me). A failed GPS tracker (or timing chip) is probably utterly mute - at least with the 19thC system you should only lose a small part of the data at worst, and this is usually fixable by reconciling with other records.
How much would the chip timing cost? It's not infallible - Dragon Ride had a lot of trouble one year with theirs.
Have you ridden the current Mersey course? It really is a LOT more error-proof (in both ways) than the 2011 ESCA course.
Predictions for this year TG? Is Warnock favourite?I understand from the twittersphere that Roger Clarke is embarking on a record attempt.
(after Hoppo, obviously - he's a shoe-in, maybe 560 miles?)
I was going to mention your 'not more than 600k' signature but it seems you've changed it :)Good spot. It was actually in reference to Audaxes (cos I'm deliberately avoiding a 1000+ this year), so distances recorded under TT conditions don't really count. ( But that's not why I changed my sig ;) )
The weather forecast is warm with little rain over Sat & Sunday
No Wilko this year?
I'd be surprised if I ever saw him ride another 24. From what I gather, he doesn't especially enjoy racing, at least, he much prefers touring. So if he races, it's all or nothing and I think that he only goes for records. I was gald that he did another 24 after his 1997 record breaking ride because that was a pretty bad day and I knew he could do more miles. I reckoned he'd do 535, but he managed a few extra!
I don't really follow TTing. But Warnock is the obvious choice for me.
TBH, keeping in touch with the TT scene wouldn't be much of a guide to John Warnock's form - I've not seen his name on a significant race all year (although he may have been riding club events). Still the favourite though
There should be a trophy for un-supported long distance TT-ing -
There should be a trophy for un-supported long distance TT-ing -
There has been a prize (but not a trophy) before.
The money came in very handy. :smug:
Right I'm heading up to Wrexham, see people at the TL tonight or tomorrow at the start :thumbsup:
It was announced prior to the presentation that the result was very provisional, There'd been two computer crashes on the way to the provisional, and there were a lot of scratching of heads in the hall.
There has been a prize (but not a trophy) before.
The money came in very handy. :smug:
I didn't get anything for my 461 miles in 2006, perhaps they didn't think you could ride that far unsupported.
Does this signify a wholesale conversion to gears Steve? :P
I got a 39.5 mile lap 'back' between 3pm and this morning, so you'll probably be fine (presumably that's a QB lap? I think there were 2 timekeepers, on that loop, but possibly more.) It would be nice if the orgs made it clear where they take numbers. Apart from the one bloke shouting 'number' in the dark, I was never sure who the number takers were. Lots of people with hi-viz and/or clipboards, number-takers not at the roundabout they were at 2 hours ago ... bit confusing :-\It was announced prior to the presentation that the result was very provisional, There'd been two computer crashes on the way to the provisional, and there were a lot of scratching of heads in the hall.
I've just sent the org an email as they seem to have missed one of my laps. I measured my distance at 392.
MattC did an awesome ride - a PB by nearly 60 miles.
I got a 39.5 mile lap 'back' between 3pm and this morning, so you'll probably be fine (presumably that's a QB lap? I think there were 2 timekeepers, on that loop, but possibly more.) It would be nice if the orgs made it clear where they take numbers. Apart from the one bloke shouting 'number' in the dark, I was never sure who the number takers were. Lots of people with hi-viz and/or clipboards, number-takers not at the roundabout they were at 2 hours ago ... bit confusing :-\
I think he was holding himself back to make sure he didn't end up doing far enough to qualify for RAAM ;)
Another two to add
ECK with 406.674 :thumbsup:
YLEEG with 284.469 :thumbsup:
I shouted my number to the couple of timekeepers, but one was clearly not happy and complained to me, so I think he may have docked me a finishing circuit lap.
I shouted my number to the couple of timekeepers, but one was clearly not happy and complained to me, so I think he may have docked me a finishing circuit lap.
I doubt that they'd deliberately reduce your mileage but I can understand them complaining about making their job even harder.
When they do the final count up, they check all the results from the marshals. I think that for the provisional results, they just add up a few key results. When you have 100 riders passing several times and numbers are obscured, misread, misinterpreted or just wrongly recorded, it's not surprising that a few mistakes are made.
I could see that the top guys managed to hold their aero tuck right to the end.
Hippy must be happy with his second place, a massive distance increase on last year. New club record?
When I went on to the finishing circuit I was still wearing most of my night clothing. I felt terrible and realised I was overheating so I stopped and took off my merino base layer. I needed to put it somewhere and wrapped it round my waist, but it was obscuring my number. I shouted my number to the couple of timekeepers, but one was clearly not happy and complained to me, so I think he may have docked me a finishing circuit lap.
My fault, but it's not a big deal as I know I cycled 392 miles but was in no danger of breaking any records.
Agree that it was confusing who to shout numbers to at night. I think I erred on the side of caution and shouted mine at lots of innocent bystanders!
Oh, and did anyone else notice that some of the other riders' lights were a bit too bright..? ;D
I could see that the top guys managed to hold their aero tuck right to the end...
...they had their bars in very aggressive positions which they could clearly hold for long periods.
(I couldn't fit a compact/bright headlamp to the aerofoil bars on the Planet-X.)
Positioning is almost always some sort of a compromise- most obviously in long stuff and he has done some long hours on that bike. His midfoot cleat position also seems to be working. The fact that he is a real tough nut helps as well.....
Hippy must be happy with his second place, a massive distance increase on last year. New club record?
Yes, this was noticeable - the fast guys were not only on their aerobars the whole time but they had their bars in very aggressive positions which they could clearly hold for long periods.
Hippy's set-up isn't as aggressive as some but it worked for him. He blew away his club record which was about 465.
Genius! I can now throw away those crappy Minoura Space-Grips and their stupid tiny soft screws.(I couldn't fit a compact/bright headlamp to the aerofoil bars on the Planet-X.)
I had the same thing with my setup this year. So I dug out the bit of broom handle that I used to use to hold my saddlebag and rear light. It had to come out of retirement after being used to hold my rear light in previous 24s and was re-employed to hold my front lights and computer. I just taped it to my tri-bars with insulation tape.
Genius! I can now throw away those crappy Minoura Space-Grips and their stupid tiny soft screws.(I couldn't fit a compact/bright headlamp to the aerofoil bars on the Planet-X.)
I had the same thing with my setup this year. So I dug out the bit of broom handle that I used to use to hold my saddlebag and rear light. It had to come out of retirement after being used to hold my rear light in previous 24s and was re-employed to hold my front lights and computer. I just taped it to my tri-bars with insulation tape.
Provisional Results (http://cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/Default.aspx?&ge1246__geka=zDDQ-6ZV33MzjqeBwbmQr0ELd7vY1GJQywTngQ2oPU-2R7Wo4ht6aSrM95O4UZpI&ge1246__gevi=88wYyVrPIQYiquKdVCLogWdN0npFp9ZxcBX1xK1JXlEENDQssStyIMkAApIzCfAy&gv484__gvac=2&gv484__gvff0=57573&gv484__gvfl0=0&language=en-GB&tabid=109)
Here are a few of the interesting ones
1: Ultan Coyle 488.993
7: Steven Abraham 448.193
11: Toby Hopper 432.663
18: Matthew Scholes 418.382
30: Ian Hennessey 405.286
39: Matt Chambers 380.481
41: Frank Proud 378.320
54: Ross Bentley-Davies 352.224
56: Matthew Haigh 346.684
Berwick/Jurcyx (TAN): 362.611
Well done Ultan, and everyone else on good rides!
TG and MattC both look like they've had a particularly good year. Does this signify a wholesale conversion to gears Steve? :P
Positioning is almost always some sort of a compromise- most obviously in long stuff and he has done some long hours on that bike. His midfoot cleat position also seems to be working. The fact that he is a real tough nut helps as well.....Hippy must be happy with his second place, a massive distance increase on last year. New club record?Yes, this was noticeable - the fast guys were not only on their aerobars the whole time but they had their bars in very aggressive positions which they could clearly hold for long periods.
Hippy's set-up isn't as aggressive as some but it worked for him. He blew away his club record which was about 465.
Well done to all finishers! So happy that the weather gods smiled on us!
Genius! I can now throw away those crappy Minoura Space-Grips and their stupid tiny soft screws.(I couldn't fit a compact/bright headlamp to the aerofoil bars on the Planet-X.)I had the same thing with my setup this year. So I dug out the bit of broom handle that I used to use to hold my saddlebag and rear light. It had to come out of retirement after being used to hold my rear light in previous 24s and was re-employed to hold my front lights and computer. I just taped it to my tri-bars with insulation tape.
They found my missing lap :)Well you say that now ... ;)
That they do such a good job in counting all those distances is amazing.
Good luck in the 12!
Is it just me who finds it amusing that mattc ended up finishing ahead of the guy who was ripping into him on the CTT forum?
;)
I don't really follow TTing. But Warnock is the obvious choice for me.
TBH, keeping in touch with the TT scene wouldn't be much of a guide to John Warnock's form - I've not seen his name on a significant race all year (although he may have been riding club events). Still the favourite though
Average speed between the timekeeper before your time is up and the one after your time is up is used to determine your position at 24 hr.Unless you fortuitously reach the TK nearest HQ a few minutes before 24h, and tell the guy that you're finishing there as you've done your target and refuse to ride another mile. This must be very common, as they are quite accomodating to such riders - or so I'm told. O:-)
Pretty sure I've heard that if you want your distance registered, they'll generally work it out if you ask nicely. I believe this is common for riders who reach - say - their vets standard but then collapse before reaching the F.C.So I'm a bit disappointed to see my name listed as a DNF.Did you reach the finish circuit? I think everyone gets a DNF if they don't get recorded past at least one time-keeper on the finish circuit.
This heat is obviously messing with a few heads - MrB's link points to this:I don't really follow TTing. But Warnock is the obvious choice for me.
TBH, keeping in touch with the TT scene wouldn't be much of a guide to John Warnock's form - I've not seen his name on a significant race all year (although he may have been riding club events). Still the favourite though
He's just done a 1:36:37 (http://cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/Default.aspx?&ge1246__geka=zDDQ-6ZV33MzjqeBwbmQrz_ANSkB_T7qN_S6WibhjZSgMsdb3s20YdbqT4Ri75b0KC9eK9_tb5AXpHVL_hsd9wUykrc7iOIkKTc1Y4aviCWR3YDfvLF52FQsmOnFSQMRWCKgQHh868q8-AUGseSApQ&ge1246__gevi=APtR9kVRTTqRkPW7JViJzM4Gui99NxA0g4k-mhmiyx8&gv484__gvac=2&gv484__gvff0=57599&gv484__gvfl0=0&language=en-GB&tabid=109) in a 50 - the second fastest time ever. BBAR perhaps?
Average speed between the timekeeper before your time is up and the one after your time is up is used to determine your position at 24 hr.
Are there any team results for this event? Can't seem to find any on the CTT site.
Does anybody know how the team thing works? I recall been told something like: Total distance of three riders from the same club.
So I'm a bit disappointed to see my name listed as a DNF.Did you reach the finish circuit? I think everyone gets a DNF if they don't get recorded past at least one time-keeper on the finish circuit.
There were a few photographers out there. Does anyone have links to any photosets? Seemed to be lots more from ESCA..
Here's my report on the National 24hr:
http://thehippy.net/nucleus/index.php?itemid=1678
There were a few photographers out there. Does anyone have links to any photosets? Seemed to be lots more from ESCA..
Here's my report on the National 24hr:
http://thehippy.net/nucleus/index.php?itemid=1678
I don't think that anyone has noted the fact that the podium of the 24 was Ireland, Australia, USA.A friend asked me "how Irish is Ultan?", and suggested that only a brit could win the "National" Champs. Purely out of curiousity, does anyone know the answer to this issue? (or is that issueS ?)
There were a few photographers out there. Does anyone have links to any photosets? Seemed to be lots more from ESCA..
Here's my report on the National 24hr:
http://thehippy.net/nucleus/index.php?itemid=1678
I see I wasn't the only one perturbed by those barriers on QB circuit. They caught me out every time. The fact that they were almost the same colour as the road didn't help!I was going to write that the roadworks added some welcome fun, with a bit of technical weavin' abaat on a (probably) traffic-free section.
I thought someone was having a laugh - they were a massive challenge for a tired trainee trikie trying to get through the course without crashing, falling, ditching etc. I ended up crawling through.
There were a few photographers out there. Does anyone have links to any photosets? Seemed to be lots more from ESCA..Excellent report.....I've been trying to do a write up but I can't remember even a fraction of the detail you have! I'm always amazed by people who can do that.
Here's my report on the National 24hr:
http://thehippy.net/nucleus/index.php?itemid=1678
Thanks but the tent, food, tea and most of the kindness and consideration was provided by volunteers of the race organisation. HK and I were just loitering alongside, between supporting our rider. On the other hand, we were happy to provide buckets of encouragement (and abuse, in roughly equal quantities) to riders, making sure they got back on their bikes without wasting too much time.
Nice film, the 24 hour tt and doing an event on a tandem are on my to do list for the future :thumbsup:McNasty may be looking for a tandem partner for the 24 next year. ;)
Nice film, the 24 hour tt and doing an event on a tandem are on my to do list for the future :thumbsup:McNasty may be looking for a tandem partner for the 24 next year. ;)
mrs eck appears therein,as she did in last year's ESL video, sitting next to the NBFO volvoBy jings, so she does, fleetingly at 3:12, sitting beside a cool-looking young Y Lee G fils. Well spotted jogler. And a (very belated :-[ ) but huge THANK YOU for putting up with my grumpiness for (not quite) 24 hours. It was a great help having you there. It's your turn to ride next year. :demon:
I'm posting a short film, it should be ready to view at about 9.30 pm.Good stuff. Tony can watch himself doing the 'PBP lean' @2mins - it's quite disconcerting to see again.
http://youtu.be/dl-1HEL8ieY
mrs eck appears therein,as she did in last year's ESL video, sitting next to the NBFO volvoBy jings, so she does, fleetingly at 3:12,
...doing the 'PBP lean' @2mins - it's quite disconcerting to see again.Yes. Aaaagh!
Love your turn of phrase, brilliant.
& some new music
perhaps the Clash or Small Faces maybe?
Wiggomusic
We did an interview with Ultan for the site for anyone who's interested: http://www.rapha.cc/twenty-four-hours-later
Still can't get over one of my good friends being national champion, congratulations again Ult.