Yet Another Cycling Forum
General Category => Audax => Topic started by: αdαmsκι on 06 August, 2017, 11:59:25 am
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I had conversions during LEL trying to work out how many people were riding fixed. I can think of:
- Deano
- Jonathan Ellis
- Justin Jones
- Simon P. (DNF)
- Wilkyboy
Who were the others?
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Although I can't add any names to the list, I should be grateful to read of any fixed riders, and their gearings, for inclusion in an end-of-season review to be published in Arrivee. Hoping to celebrate many epic and audacious rides, even those that didn't complete the full distance.
Regards.
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Shaun Hargreaves (Pompino)
Tim Pickersgill (Pompino, Group A :o)
Pichy (DNF)
NeilV
Paul Rainbow
Another lad from the Bristol (Telbert, I think Neil said his name was)
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This thread needs....
https://youtu.be/E02jBy2eFxM
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There was a pompino,can't remember the name but he ran double fixed and swapped when needed.
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Garry King [Group II]
Genesis Flyer
Gear "about 68"
Sandals (no socks)
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I saw a Giant (Bowery?) fixed parked up at Thirsk quite early on in the return leg. Alongside a Pompino
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Garry King [Group II]
Genesis Flyer
Gear "about 68"
Sandals (no socks)
I remember Garry. He was at our overspill hall at Eskdalemuir, where he slept for at least 6 hours, I think. We chatted in the morning and it seemed his plan was to get back for a certain time AND NOT BEFORE because of transport arrangements. When he set off, he looked completely fresh and sprinted away as if he was going to the shops. Really impressive.
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Garry K certainly looked as fresh at BC southbound as he had at registration :o
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I had conversions during LEL trying to work out how many people were riding fixed. I can think of:
- Deano
- Jonathan Ellis a.ka. Plodder - 68" on grey LeMond Fillmore
- Justin Jones
- Simon P. (DNF)
- Wilkyboy
Who were the others?
Phixied that for you! :thumbsup:
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Privileged to have ridden alongside Garry K and Tomj as part of Acme dynamite group on and off between Alston and Eskdalemuir. Never saw him grimace on the Yard Moss climb, and makes it look too easy. Disappointed not to witness Tomj legendary pink shorts though.
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I was fixed, 70" and 66" on my Hubjub Posh Hack frame. Sadly, DNF due to an ankle injury.
Not aware of any other fixers beyond those posted above.
Nim
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'Baking' Ben Johnson of Muswell Hill was riding a Ti Reilly frame with a fixed 71" gear
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I'm pretty sure I saw one of the riders from the far East on a fixed. He always seemed very cheerful as he passed me, going a fair bit faster (I'm not really sure how I kept getting in front of him). He made it look a lot easier than it must have been ...
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I had conversions during LEL trying to work out how many people were riding fixed. I can think of:
- Deano
- Jonathan Ellis
- Justin Jones
- Simon P. (DNF)
- Wilkyboy
Who were the others?
You forgot αdαmsκι ;D
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So I make that:
- Deano
- Jonathan Ellis, aka Poldder 68" on grey LeMond Fillmore
- Justin Jones
- Simon P. (DNF)
- Wilkyboy
- Shaun Hargreaves (Pompino)
- Tim Pickersgill (Pompino, Group A :o)
- Pichy (DNF)
- NeilV
- Paul Rainbow
- Another lad from the Bristol (Telbert?)
- Garry King [Group II] - Genesis Flyer with gear "about 68" and sandals (no socks)
- Nim - 70" and 66" on my Hubjub Posh Hack frame (DNF)
- 'Baking' Ben Johnson -Ti Reilly frame, 71" gear
- αdαmsκι - 70" (48 x 18)
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So I make that:
- Deano
- Jonathan Ellis, aka Poldder 68" on grey LeMond Fillmore
- Justin Jones
- Simon P. (DNF)
- Wilkyboy
- Shaun Hargreaves (Pompino)
- Tim Pickersgill (Pompino, Group A :o)
- Pichy (DNF)
- NeilV
- Paul Rainbow
- Telbert James
- Garry King [Group II] - Genesis Flyer with gear "about 68" and sandals (no socks)
- Nim - 70" and 66" on my Hubjub Posh Hack frame (DNF)
- 'Baking' Ben Johnson -Ti Reilly frame, 71" gear
- αdαmsκι - 70" (48 x 18)
Telbert from Bristol's name above plus Paul Manesseh rode on a Genesis Flyer with a 68" gear (don't think he frequents the forum but is part of the Hackney club). I thought James Skillen from Hackney was also riding (Genesis Day One?).
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Tim Pickersgill (Pompino, Group A :o)
Sounds like a complete nutter! I hear he rode a 200km ECE afterwards too. :P
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Tim Pickersgill (Pompino, Group A :o)
Sounds like a complete nutter! I hear he rode a 200km ECE afterwards too. :P
Wow, what an idiot ;D
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It's looking like a pretty decent ratio of starters:finishers. Why doesn't everyone ride fixed?
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I'd get bored with walking up hills.
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Pick your gear, Dave.
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Dave, 'Baking' Ben's feet did not touch the ground once.
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I walked a bit into Brampton southbound and one of the Essex Alps. More to do with it being late and me being knackered than owt else. I couldn't be faffed with flipping the hub and I stuck with 72" or so (44 x 16) all the way round.
I did respect the route, too ;)
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I'd get bored with walking up hills.
What you lot do is your own business. I walked a few nasty lumps when the granny ring got too tough. Riding any sort of decent fixed gear for the flatlands would increase that practice.
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Hello Chaps.
Condor Tempo with 70 inch (46 x 18 and 23 mm tyres)
I rode with Paul M until I packed at 600 km. My left arm was aching at 600 km, which means at 1400 km, I wouldn't have be able to lift anything above chest level for at least six months. This is strange neurological condition that relates to My traumatic Brian Injury (TBI) in 2010. Strangely, it doesn't always happen on long ride I.e. It didn't happen on Mille Pennines last year. Was gutted because I was enjoying the ride with Paul until then and didn't walk up any hills :-).
I am really glad Paul finished the ride and hope his isn't in too much pain and if he is, it does last too long.
Joolz
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As "Pip" says, I was riding 48x18 fixed, 71" gear. Only problem was keeping up with my companions on the longer descents. Otherwise I didn't have any difficulties.
Ben Johnson
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I was on an XS light greenish brown :facepalm: Steamroller at 69.7 gi with aero bars gopro etc, wearing an orange jersey. Finished in 126 hours. Spinning out on descends was a real problem, kept being passed by riders I passed minutes before. Walked none other than up Alston on wet cobbles. Need a slightly higher gear next time at least for outbound
I'm pretty sure I saw one of the riders from the far East on a fixed. He always seemed very cheerful as he passed me, going a fair bit faster (I'm not really sure how I kept getting in front of him). He made it look a lot easier than it must have been ...
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Self, week beforehand, 70" Planet X sooty