Author Topic: [HAMR] Current thoughts on the record attempt?  (Read 252710 times)

Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #150 on: 13 July, 2015, 12:43:52 pm »
Putting aside the restart bit, I still have difficulty in seeing how

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Steve's plan is still to try and pass Tommy Godwin's mileage by year end.

is compatible with the mileage he is currently putting in. He needs to be doing an average of over 250 mpd, which, if he's not doing in July, will find even tougher in December.

I so want to be wrong in this, but I'm inclined to agree with DaveE128.

To my mind, while the door on the current Jan - Dec 2015 attempt is starting to close now, Steve can see that the door is at least still open - so there is some hope.  As has been said Steve is putting in amazing daily distances, but below the now required mpd...  I guess we do now await the new/concurrent start.

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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #151 on: 13 July, 2015, 12:52:06 pm »
What do the rules say about the riders continuing to ride daily until a 365 day total beats all previous values?

A kinda 'retrospective rolling total'.

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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #152 on: 13 July, 2015, 01:58:11 pm »
No rule specifically against it but each days attempt would incur a $300 fee.  Daily seems infeasible but I guess someone with deep enough sponsors pockets could lodge one weekly.  UMCA will need a much wider spreadsheet.
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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #153 on: 13 July, 2015, 07:38:13 pm »
I've just ridden and chatted with Teethgrinder for a mile or so, and it sounds as if he still thinks the record is possible.  :thumbsup:

See the 13th July thread for a bit more info.  ;)
If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is...

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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #154 on: 14 July, 2015, 01:00:44 pm »
Email just in from Teethgrinder HQ:

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Steve is now aiming to commence a second (concurrent) record attempt, as he continues to chase down Tommy
Godwin's one year mileage total this year.
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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #155 on: 14 July, 2015, 01:06:00 pm »
Email suggests August restart but doesn't say when in August.

Good to hear Steve's reasoning on why he thinks he can still do it this year. He makes some good points. Hope he's right! :)

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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #156 on: 14 July, 2015, 01:06:17 pm »
Commencing August.

Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #157 on: 14 July, 2015, 01:28:03 pm »
A concurrent attempt makes sense, must be tough picking the right time to start it. I hope winter 2015/16 is kind to Steve. Nov/Dec can be worse than Jan/Feb. I remember a very snowy Dec even in the south a few years ago.

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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #158 on: 14 July, 2015, 01:34:25 pm »
I hope winter 2015/16 is kind to Steve. Nov/Dec can be worse than Jan/Feb. I remember a very snowy Dec even in the south a few years ago.

I'm sure the local group of his team could clear a 4' wide strip around the MK bowl without much trouble  ;D

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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #159 on: 14 July, 2015, 02:09:04 pm »
Steve's email is good news for those of us beginning to doubt the viability of the current attempt. There's obviously no point in closing the door on that, but starting a new attempt in August after a few weeks' recovery (sleep!) is a sensible plan. Good luck, Steve!

Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #160 on: 14 July, 2015, 02:20:01 pm »
Steve's statement says finances are tight.

Who is the keeper of the wallet and how do we contact them?
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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #161 on: 14 July, 2015, 02:26:23 pm »
Steve's statement says finances are tight.

Who is the keeper of the wallet and how do we contact them?
Fidgetbuzz of this parish. See the One Year Time Trial website for details of how to donate. I think the details are in a sticky in this forum.

Edit. Donate here

Further edit to give the right name of the keeper of the OYTT purse!

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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #162 on: 14 July, 2015, 02:32:23 pm »
Actually fidgetbuzz.
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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #163 on: 14 July, 2015, 02:35:40 pm »
Actually fidgetbuzz.
Doh! Edited. Thanks, LWaB.

Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #164 on: 14 July, 2015, 03:42:45 pm »
Should the weather get really bad in the winter, is there anything to stop Steve heading south onto mainland Europe for a few weeks? (Finance excepted)?

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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #165 on: 14 July, 2015, 03:49:06 pm »
Steady. Finances. I am currently on an obscure Greek island aiming to get back to mainland tomorrow and fly home Friday
.before anyone does anything please give me time to talk to team and then if needed come back to the forum. Your support so far has been superlative.
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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #166 on: 14 July, 2015, 04:04:05 pm »
I am currently on an obscure Greek island
*** FREEZE THE ACCOUNT ***

FIDGETBUZZ IS ABOUT TO BUY A GREEK ISLAND!!!

Don't do it Rog - I know everything is dirt cheap over there, but you'll regret it :(
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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #167 on: 14 July, 2015, 04:08:44 pm »
Ooh, I dunno - TG could spend the next year riding round his own Greek island. That'd sort any weather issues!

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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #168 on: 14 July, 2015, 08:32:04 pm »
Do you think they want another major sporting superstar after the Olympics blew such a hole in their already fragile finances?  :P
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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #169 on: 14 July, 2015, 09:56:39 pm »
Steve's email really made me cringe. Reads to me like he is trying to push himself too far at the moment. But he and his team surely know better....
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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #170 on: 14 July, 2015, 11:30:26 pm »
I enjoyed Steve's newsletter. It's good to have a reasoned view every few weeks. I hope the ankle settles down. Steve's not a quitter and I wish him well.

Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #171 on: 15 July, 2015, 12:13:03 am »
Did only a select few receive the newsletter?
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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #172 on: 15 July, 2015, 12:23:02 am »
It's here if you haven't seen it yet.
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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #173 on: 15 July, 2015, 12:30:00 am »
Ta
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Re: Current thoughts on the record attempt?
« Reply #174 on: 15 July, 2015, 09:48:40 am »
Sounds like there is a plan! The mental stamina required to restart the attempt at this stage can only be imagined - to set off on another 365 days....wow!!!

I wonder if the incessant 'breeze' in east Anglia could account for some of the slower mph average? I was surprised that Steve was heading this way so often as it has been very windy for summer so far and in the fens it's usually a headwind 75% of the time! On top of that the weather forecast has been 'differently accurate' recently especially wrt wind direction (example: this morning BBC weather claimed a south-easterly, which was news to me as I rode north-west directly into the wind).

Contrary to logic I think the fen wind often dies down in October. Might be useful!!

Here's hoping that the winter is a warm one!!
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