Author Topic: Transcontinental Race 2014 (Read 12803 times)

vorsprung · « **on:** 28 November, 2013, 02:13:15 pm »

I see there is a start list for 2014 on the site now

http://www.transcontinentalrace.com/

Spot the names you know.

marcusjb · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 November, 2013, 02:18:33 pm »

Quite a few in there. Some surprise me.

Interesting to see Ultan's name in there as well. Expect the Rapha bivvy-bag to make an appearance in their summer 2014 collection.

marcusjb · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 November, 2013, 12:22:48 pm »

And it's full.

Should be good fun for everyone.

teethgrinder · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 November, 2013, 07:57:14 pm »

Bugger!
Missed it!

Must say that I'm impressed that this event has filled up with 100 riders in a few days though.

Karla · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 November, 2013, 08:11:19 pm »

Get thee on the reserve list!

teethgrinder · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 November, 2013, 08:34:26 pm »

I could have got in. I'm just not sure I can commit to it.
Sure, if I really wanted it, I'd do it.
Thing is that I work in a warehouse and there are two of us. The other guy always has two weeks off in August and we sort of agree that I won't. It means that he burns off a lot of his leave and I take whatever I like.
Sure, I could get in first and probably win the argy bargy. Or I'd seriously consider just resigning and finding another job after the race. Easy to do when you're a low wage earner in a very large developing town like Milton Keynes.
BUT I'm also in the process of trying to get another job. First as part time to supplement my current job, but better still if I can go full time and quit my current job.
This new job, if I do it, is part of my plan for doing and funding the year mileage thing, so that comes first and I don't want to stuff that up for a lesser jolly this year.
Seeing the 2014 event fill up so fast gives me confidence that it won't vanish in the not too distant future, so I could get to have a go at this, or something very similar in a few years time, even if not in 2014.

Gareth · « **Reply #6 on:** 01 December, 2013, 07:45:14 pm »

Hi, New here,
Im in, number 037. Gulp

Byronius Maximus · « **Reply #7 on:** 03 December, 2013, 12:43:59 pm »

Quote from: monkeycowboy on 01 December, 2013, 07:45:14 pm

Hi, New here,
Im in, number 037. Gulp

Excellent, well done on taking the leap to enter! That's a big step alone. Sounds like it should be one hell of an adventure.

What does [V] mean on the start list?

Gareth · « **Reply #8 on:** 03 December, 2013, 12:45:18 pm »

Think it identifies those that entered last year

DrMekon · « **Reply #9 on:** 03 December, 2013, 01:38:04 pm »

One of the lad from my LBS (Iain) nearly made it last year (Got to Turkey). Sadly, work means although he got a place this year, he's had to take himself off the list. Hoping to get him out for some audax to make up for it.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #10 on:** 04 December, 2013, 11:41:37 am »

Well done and welcome.

Andrew · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 January, 2014, 08:51:33 am »

Some well made docu-film type thingies here,

<a href="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=80636312&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=80636312&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA</a>

<a href="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=81821776&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=81821776&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA</a>

<a href="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=82465189&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=82465189&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA</a>

<a href="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=83397300&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=83397300&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA</a>

Rights of passage stuff, from the blunt end. The footage from the Stelvio will remind us all of our own hard times. Powerful stuff.

Canardly · « **Reply #12 on:** 18 January, 2014, 10:40:08 am »

Excellent videos really enjoyed them.

Grill · « **Reply #13 on:** 20 February, 2014, 03:12:21 pm »

I'm riding this- can't wait!

Chris P · « **Reply #14 on:** 23 July, 2014, 10:01:39 am »

It looks like there might be a couple of last minute entries available if anyone wants to join us for a quick spin to Istanbul

pcolbeck · « **Reply #15 on:** 23 July, 2014, 10:23:06 am »

Interesting loading option. They both have all their panniers etc on the front.

Quote from: Andrew on 18 January, 2014, 08:51:33 am

Some well made docu-film type thingies here,

Rights of passage stuff, from the blunt end. The footage from the Stelvio will remind us all of our own hard times. Powerful stuff.

Andrew Br · « **Reply #16 on:** 25 July, 2014, 01:56:57 pm »

Quote from: pcolbeck on 23 July, 2014, 10:23:06 am

Interesting loading option. They both have all their panniers etc on the front.

I thought that.
Is it more aero 'cos it more closely replicates the ideal "tear drop" shape ?

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #17 on:** 25 July, 2014, 03:13:46 pm »

It is easier to ride out of the saddle with front panniers than with rear panniers. Generally fewer front wheel problems (compared to rear) too.

Jack_P · « **Reply #18 on:** 07 August, 2014, 02:50:21 pm »

looking forward to becoming a blue dot follower again, and joining in with follower chat. I'm going down to the start to send off 4 friends on their epic journey

marcusjb · « **Reply #19 on:** 07 August, 2014, 08:02:27 pm »

What time do they start does anyone know? The website just has "Saturday"

I doubt I can make it (helping at start of WCW600) - but would like to if I can.

teethgrinder · « **Reply #20 on:** 07 August, 2014, 09:22:14 pm »

I'm planning on seeing the start and helping on WCW too.
It starts at 8am from Westminster bridge. So should be do-able, especially if we can skive off a bit early.

zigzag · « **Reply #21 on:** 08 August, 2014, 09:49:28 am »

yes, the start is at 8:00am. i went to the briefing yesterday, but it was over by the time i got there (had to be at another place before). spoke to a few riders, the excitement in their eyes is contagious!
i'm planning to go to the start, do some photos and do a ride to dover (and back).

ian_oli · « **Reply #22 on:** 08 August, 2014, 09:18:41 pm »

Number 87 and ready to roll!

The tracker is online now on the main web page

Manotea · « **Reply #23 on:** 08 August, 2014, 09:45:42 pm »

Bon Voyage to all the riders!

JonBuoy · « **Reply #24 on:** 09 August, 2014, 08:32:02 am »

And they are off...