I think that's more about Steve being 'one of us'. We all know him, have ridden with him, consider him a mate.Also 100mpd is ridiculously soft compared to what Steve is attempting. It just isnt anywhere near as exciting.
I think that's more about Steve being 'one of us'. We all know him, have ridden with him, consider him a mate.Also 100mpd is ridiculously soft compared to what Steve is attempting. It just isnt anywhere near as exciting.
I accept that you haven't said it will be easy, and I do sort of agree that it is nowhere near as daunting a target as the TG line. But a record is a record and breaking it by a mile is enough. It would be great tp see it taken to a really high level in the future as well, but in the meantime let's see a new record set!
Go go go!
For some random reason she's going via Guinness rather than UMCA. Why I don't know but it makes the record far harder as you can have only one bike, have to start where you finish and can't draft.
I also believe that to claim the record you have to beat it by an agreed percentage not just one mile.
Agree Burlycross.That's quite an important "if" !
Personally if you are part of the ultra cycling fraternity either as a rider or an observer you'd know that the UMCA is where the Year Record is at and not to touch Guinness with a barge pole.
ultra cycling fraternityI think 'fraternity' sums it up a bit, no?
It's probably only fair to lookup HK's gender and palmares before making that judgement.ultra cycling fraternityI think 'fraternity' sums it up a bit, no?
Sorry. I didn't include the 'present company accepted' caveat like a good boy... but it's just a comment on the choice of words and how they are descriptive of that particularly community. The vast majority of the participants and the spectators of this are men, and I think that affects both the accessibility of the sport for women AND the way any participation by women is perceived.It's probably only fair to lookup HK's gender and palmares before making that judgement.ultra cycling fraternityI think 'fraternity' sums it up a bit, no?
Let us hope Kajsa started as planned at 08.00 from Nottingham today and that all goes well for the year
:thumbsup:
In a nutshell its down to the global recognition that Guinness brings to the process, along with the fact that they were nicer to deal with than the UMCA apparently, oh and free!
Kajsa coms across as a really nice person, and I love the way she got people to make an exercise pledge for 2016 in support of her ride. I will enjoy watching her progress.
The exercise pledge seems entirely appropriate to me. This nicely echoes the spirit of Billy Dovey's mission in 1938.
Kajsa coms across as a really nice person, and I love the way she got people to make an exercise pledge for 2016 in support of her ride. I will enjoy watching her progress.
Just to prove we are all different, I find the exercise pledge a bit off putting - too school teacher-like for me.
Having just read this thread I've found a lot of the comments really odd. This record attempt should be looked at completely outside of our strange world of Audax.
Having just read this thread I've found a lot of the comments really odd. This record attempt should be looked at completely outside of our strange world of Audax.
Hooray for a post made from sense.
Having just read this thread I've found a lot of the comments really odd. This record attempt should be looked at completely outside of our strange world of Audax.
Hooray for a post made from sense.
Seconded.
Personally, I think Kajsa's pledge idea is first class. Far too many bike rides have been 'hijacked' for charity. I have a series of charities I donate to on a regular basis, but that is separate from cycling and I actively avoid the mass participation charity rides. Those who know me are well aware that it is no challenge as I can normally achieve the distance, barring mishap, so what are they "sponsoring" for? Avoiding the guilt trip?2nded!
It's a real b@11ache collecting monies after the event and so it is really refreshing and hopefully better for supporters to get out on their bikes themselves rather than being armchair participants.
Good on you Kajsa, you have my total support for everything you are doing. Keep the video diary coming too.
It's a real b@11ache collecting monies after the event
If it's not an athletic challenge it's a dedication challenge, otherwise someone would have bettered it by now. Best of luck to her.
I don't think I could manage 100mpd for more than maybe a week, so I'm in awe of anyone who can.
I hope I'll get a chance to ride behind her at some point this year.
Tough day today. Shorter miles.
Anne Hunt did shedloads on encouraging women in 2015, she needs a huge clap for this:-
http://www.tributetobillie.co.uk/
I thought Guiness charged like a bull.
After the messing around with the round-the-world record, I personally wouldn't trust them.
Thanks for the post, Burlycross, that was really interesting.
She's uploaded her ride for the day – 104 miles ...I don't think there's anything wrong at all with encouraging this effort - she was up on Dovey's mileage already, and the 104 miles pushed her average up, even higher than the Dovey Line. Well done indeed, Kajsa!
At the risk of upsetting LWaB, nice one Kajsa!
Agreed - I much prefer following it now, to that of Steves, in part because of my discomfort that people are still paying for Steve to do what he is doing without any clear idea of what it is.
Despite the views of some that 100 miles a day "isn't much", it certainly is a supreme effort for Kajsa, and one she freely admits to. And it's accessible and dare I say "human" in a way that Steve's isn't. That may well just reflect their individual characters and my reactions to them of course. :)
Go Kajsa :thumbsup: (not that she look here! :))
Tired legs after such a short space of time?
That kind of statement doesn't read like someone adequately prepared for a year long challenge. 100 miles a day isn't that far, given the context. I expect she will cycle herself into form, but the statement does make me wonder if her body will rebel.
Most randonneurs will be familiar with the fatigue that sets in if you aren't conditioned to long rides; I hope she doesn't get the arse, hand, neck, feet and knee problems that can come with riding too much without building up adequately.
Tired legs after such a short space of time?
Most randonneurs will be familiar with the fatigue that sets in if you aren't conditioned to long rides; I hope she doesn't get the arse, hand, neck, feet and knee problems that can come with riding too much without building up adequately.
Tired legs after such a short space of time?
That kind of statement doesn't read like someone adequately prepared for a year long challenge. 100 miles a day isn't that far, given the context. I expect she will cycle herself into form, but the statement does make me wonder if her body will rebel.
Most randonneurs will be familiar with the fatigue that sets in if you aren't conditioned to long rides; I hope she doesn't get the arse, hand, neck, feet and knee problems that can come with riding too much without building up adequately.
There we go again - the it "isn't that far" mantra. For over 99% of the population (and probably more) it really is
It just strikes me as an odd thing to be experiencing 4 days into a record attempt, based on my own experience. But no biggie. I'm sure it will settle down into something manageable.
And within c30 miles of Steve at this point. Who knows, when she heads off to Norfolk she might even cross paths with him. Her calendar shows a "confirmed" visit to Warmington today and a loop there tomorrow, before heading East.
For those of you assuming the female challenge is 'easy' because it is fewer miles- think again (unless you are female).+ 1
For those of you assuming the female challenge is 'easy' because it is fewer miles- think again (unless you are female).
And now about 5 miles apart...but destined to pass like ships in the night I expect.
Tired legs after such a short space of time?
That kind of statement doesn't read like someone adequately prepared for a year long challenge. 100 miles a day isn't that far, given the context. I expect she will cycle herself into form, but the statement does make me wonder if her body will rebel.
Most randonneurs will be familiar with the fatigue that sets in if you aren't conditioned to long rides, particularly if you are riding further than usual or you are stacking up rides one after the other. My rule of thumb is that if you aren't conditioned, you ideally need #kms / 100 days rest between rides. I hope she doesn't get the arse, hand, neck, feet and knee problems that can come with riding too much without building up adequately.
nearly got there, then punctured, it's too dark and cold and I'm too tired to fix it now so will have to make up the distance another time.
how fast does she normally ride? perhaps she could give Steve a tow?
how fast does she normally ride? perhaps she could give Steve a tow?
Being dropped by her might be the thing to make Steve realise he's not riding fast enough!
how fast does she normally ride? perhaps she could give Steve a tow?
Being dropped by her might be the thing to make Steve realise he's not riding fast enough!
Yeah, because being dropped by a GURL is like TOTES HUMILIATION.
:facepalm:
Really Frank.
i don't see Steve feeling humiliated by a faster female, however this might give him a impetus to push slightly harder. and they could talk.. ;)how fast does she normally ride? perhaps she could give Steve a tow?
Being dropped by her might be the thing to make Steve realise he's not riding fast enough!
Yeah, because being dropped by a GURL is like TOTES HUMILIATION.
:facepalm:
Really Frank.
how fast does she normally ride? perhaps she could give Steve a tow?
Being dropped by her might be the thing to make Steve realise he's not riding fast enough!
Yeah, because being dropped by a GURL is like TOTES HUMILIATION.
:facepalm:
Really Frank.
how fast does she normally ride? perhaps she could give Steve a tow?
Being dropped by her might be the thing to make Steve realise he's not riding fast enough!
Yeah, because being dropped by a GURL is like TOTES HUMILIATION.
:facepalm:
Really Frank.
I think you are reading something into it that I didn't put there!
Kajsa has stated what speed she intends to ride at. From memory it is something like 11-12 mph. There's nothing wrong with going at that speed as it is perfectly consistent with her objectives. But if Steve isn't able to match it, it should be a cause for concern.
how fast does she normally ride? perhaps she could give Steve a tow?
Being dropped by her might be the thing to make Steve realise he's not riding fast enough!
Yeah, because being dropped by a GURL is like TOTES HUMILIATION.
:facepalm:
Really Frank.
I think you are reading something into it that I didn't put there!
Kajsa has stated what speed she intends to ride at. From memory it is something like 11-12 mph. There's nothing wrong with going at that speed as it is perfectly consistent with her objectives. But if Steve isn't able to match it, it should be a cause for concern.
actually, according to Strava data, her moving average currently stands at around 20kph, much slower than Steve's
Paging Hollywood scriptwriters, hollywood scriptwriters to the unlikely endings phone....
:demon:
She is doing just fine and we wish her the very best. I wonder how many LADY AUK MEMBERS could have a crack at this record?
She is doing just fine and we wish her the very best. I wonder how many LADY AUK MEMBERS could have a crack at this record?
I suspect the question is more how many would want to.
I can think of at least two who would destroy the current record if they applied themselves to it.
Tracker is live for day 8 :thumbsup:
And I see thet tracker page has been changed so that actual mileage for the day is displayed in "real time".
Out of the many that have the mental/physical capacity to beat the current record there are very few that are in a position to spend a year doing so; careers/jobs/family/money/etc.
Out of the many that have the mental/physical capacity to beat the current record there are very few that are in a position to spend a year doing so; careers/jobs/family/money/etc.
Out of the many that have the mental/physical capacity to beat the current record there are very few that are in a position to spend a year doing so; careers/jobs/family/money/etc.
Treat yourself to a gap year!
For those of you assuming the female challenge is 'easy' because it is fewer miles- think again (unless you are female).
And for those that are female (like HK), should they think again? Why?
She is doing just fine and we wish her the very best. I wonder how many LADY AUK MEMBERS could have a crack at this record?
I suspect the question is more how many would want to.
I can think of at least two who would destroy the current record if they applied themselves to it.
Damning with faint praise it seems to me :-\
Tracker is live for day 8
And I see thet tracker page has been changed so that actual mileage for the day is displayed in "real time".
Jep! Been following this post for a few days now. Couldn't resist to tweak the code a bit after reading this.
Tedde
I wonder if RAF sees it as possible to infer a suggestion that there are some members who aren't applying themselves, or that the current record is easy, given that it could be 'destroyed' so readily.
(I think you could read it that way, but only if you were really determined ...)
Tracker is live for day 8 :thumbsup:
And I see thet tracker page has been changed so that actual mileage for the day is displayed in "real time".
Jep! Been following this post for a few days now. Couldn't resist to tweak the code a bit after reading this.
Tedde
On my way to Billericay to join today's ride. Hopefully I will be able to keep up.
On my way to Billericay to join today's ride. Hopefully I will be able to keep up.
I got the first train out of Southend Vic (6.15) and I think I had it to myself to begin with. A couple of late-night revellers got on at Hockley (quite a nightlife in Hockley, evidently) and when I got out at Billericay I discovered, to my annoyance, that the lift was behind a locked metal gate that no-one had bothered to open at that time in the morning. This meant carrying my bike up a flight of stairs, which normally is no problem, but I struggled today because the Sodding Arthritis was attacking my right shoulder. Picking up the bike was painful, as was putting my arm behind my back to retrieve anything from my pocket.
I arrived at the appointed place to find one bloke there. He was wearing a Wallace & Grommit top, in the manner of Rower40, and we were shortly joined by a few others. The first two blokes clearly knew each other and nattered a fair bit. The final four cyclists to arrive included Kajsa herself, and after a brief conversation in which she said that I was the only member of the group she recognised from FB photos, we had just enough time to discover that Wallace & Grommit Man had a rear wheel puncture and we were away, leaving W & G M to fix his puncture and attempt to catch up.
I have to say that I was a little concerned when I saw the assembled company that I might have trouble staying with them, as they were a) not old and b) not fat. Kajsa was reassuring in that she claimed that she was riding very slowly so I shouldn't have a problem, and for the first 3 or 4 miles I did indeed stay with the others. However, as soon as a climb appeared for which I did not have the momentum to get up in highish gear, I lost ground and try as I might, the last time I saw them disappear over the horizon was around the 6.5 mile mark, so clearly Basil did not use a big enough font. Thereafter I was on my own until, just before the café at Norton Heath, W & G M came storming past with an "Ello mate!" and, like Rabbit*, was gone again before I had time to think of a reply.
I headed towards Willingale on the narrow-windy road and quite enjoyed a little watery sunshine, but in the end I pottered in the general direction of Chelmsford via Radley and Newney Greens with their ornithologically-named pubs (The Cuckoo and The Duck). YACFers may remember rides I have organised which involved lunches there. Both, of course, were firmly closed whilst I was going through, at about 9am on a Sunday.
At one point I was awoken from my scarcely-mobile reverie by a lady who overtook me on the inside, it being entirely my fault for riding on the right-hand-side of the road as I climbed a modest slope at about 4mph. She said "Good morning!" just in time to stop me swerving into her, and she too left me well behind. Half-an-hour or so later I saw her sitting on a bench in Admiral's Park, reading a book and eating some breakfast. I stopped and apologised for my random riding earlier, and she told me that she had wondered which side to go. She was on a planned 120-mile ride from Harlow to Colchester and back and showed me the book, which was a miniature AA road atlas. It's quite refreshing to see people doing things the old-fashioned way.
Soon afterwards I was in Chelmsford station drinking coffee and awaiting the arrival of the delayed 9.58 to Liverpool Street.
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/12487016_1543647699287767_6959391398078774496_o.jpg)
Kajsa Tylen leads the way into a car park in Billericay.
*A. A. Milne's version, not the esteemed Rabbit OTP.
Hi Peter, I'm so sorry that you were left behind, I was looking forward to chatting to you, you were so warm and friendly. :) I got dropped myself not long after you got left behind but some lovely people stayed with me. Thank you SO much for coming out to see me, it really does mean a lot. All the best, and I hope we get to catch up another time. :) K
Kajsa posted the following friendly message below my link on her FB page to the above report:-QuoteHi Peter, I'm so sorry that you were left behind, I was looking forward to chatting to you, you were so warm and friendly. :) I got dropped myself not long after you got left behind but some lovely people stayed with me. Thank you SO much for coming out to see me, it really does mean a lot. All the best, and I hope we get to catch up another time. :) K
Kajsa posted the following friendly message below my link on her FB page to the above report:-QuoteHi Peter, I'm so sorry that you were left behind, I was looking forward to chatting to you, you were so warm andfriendlycuddly. :) I got dropped myself not long after you got left behind but some lovely people stayed with me. Thank you SO much for coming out to see me, it really does mean a lot. All the best, and I hope we get to catch up another time. :) K
Did anyone get to ride with Katja today as requested?
OK. Will somehow tell me how to pronounce Kasja.
:-[
It's kajsa and approximately key-sa :)
There are probably people on here who could, if they felt so inclined, take the current women's record on a 5-day week.Billie Flemming's had the record for umpteen years and none of these o-so-capable women have stepped up.
I really wish people would stop going on about how (sorry to pick on you, Wow)There are probably people on here who could, if they felt so inclined, take the current women's record on a 5-day week.Billie Flemming's had the record for umpteen years and none of these o-so-capable women have stepped up.
Kajsa is the first woman who's put her head up above the parapet and said 'right, I'm going to devote a year of my life to this'
That's a much bigger deal than 'feeling inclined'. You've got to be in it to win it, and she's the only woman who's done that. Good on her.
"if they put the ironing down" maybe?
As I see it, it's not a speed/time thing for the women's record - at Kajsa's 12ish mph there are plenty of hours in the day. It's a question of dogged determination.Indeed. As 2-word summaries go, that may take some beating.
But, rabbit, there are intimations that Alicia Searvogel might well do it.I'll believe that when I see it.
But, rabbit, there are intimations that Alicia Searvogel might well do it.
Another 100 miles in the bag fof Kajsa :thumbsup:
You're not the only one to have perpetrated mistaken identity - but at least I didn't yell out :).Is this a bit like the Random Things Shouted By Oiks thread?
Remember folks - not every female cyclist is Kajsa, OK?
I thought most recumbent riders were Dutch not German. There again if you have a poor ear for language you could possibly confuse the two ???You're not the only one to have perpetrated mistaken identity - but at least I didn't yell out :).Is this a bit like the Random Things Shouted By Oiks thread?
Remember folks - not every female cyclist is Kajsa, OK?
On a cycling forum somewhere;
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This random bloke shouted out "Go Kaiser!"
weird.
"
Bearing in mind Kasja, on her own account, is not a cyclist
Presumably they have a rule for transfer across bodies of water, otherwise the round-the-world record would be a lot more work...
Bearing in mind Kasja, on her own account, is not a cyclist, and it's still early days, her approach to the bid is
Bearing in mind Kasja, on her own account, is not a cyclist
Bearing in mind Kasja, on her own account, is not a cyclist
What exactly is "a cyclist"? I'd put that phrase down to modesty on her part.
I'd say that someone who trained for and did an Ironman in a good time definitely is a cyclist (and a runner, and a swimmer).
Indeed, when she first decided to do triathlon, she commented that "riding a road bike was very different" so presumably had been doing off-road riding up to that point.
Yes, she publicises her route on Strave the night before, thereby giving others the chance to ride with her.
https://www.facebook.com/ayearinthesaddle/ works fine in private browsing mode. You don't need a FB account to be able to read it.
I think Kajsa is a corruption of Karin.QuoteBearing in mind Kasja, on her own account, is not a cyclist, and it's still early days, her approach to the bid isKajsa
:facepalm:
Pretty down in the latest video. Still the same zany humour from Kajsa and Tina.
I hope sleep improved things.
Bearing in mind Kasja, on her own account, is not a cyclist
What exactly is "a cyclist"? I'd put that phrase down to modesty on her part.
I'd say that someone who trained for and did an Ironman in a good time definitely is a cyclist (and a runner, and a swimmer).
Sounds like she's a triathlete, and in my experience they tend to use such phrasing to identify which of the disciplines they're most confident with.
Yes, she publicises her route on Strave the night before, thereby giving others the chance to ride with her.
Where on Strava is that?
Thanks for the thread retitling.
These records sit for decades unchallenged and largely unheard of, then all of a sudden, loads of people on both side of the Atlantic are having a crack at these 1930s records.
Must be something in the air.
However, as is being shown in the mens record, it is not as easy to do or to satisfy the criteria as it appears on paper...
Don't take that the wrong way...I am gunning for Kajsa....go go go :thumbsup:
I have to say, what with Kurt and Steve now finished, and all the nonsense around Bruce, it's all about Kajsa for now as far as I am concerned. :)
I did imagine a scenario where, if Kurt & Alicia come over to the UK, we can arrange a ride to include Steve and Kajsa. That would be very cool.
I have to say, what with Kurt and Steve now finished, and all the nonsense around Bruce, it's all about Kajsa for now as far as I am concerned. :)
No dubt Jacquie S will blitz the mileage Kajsa is doing, but will then (assuming both finish of course) hold a UCMA record whilst Kajsa will hold the Guinness record - and that's fair enough as the two records are run under different rules. And having just watched Kajsa's latest vlog, it's difficult to imagine a more engaging "contestant" :thumbsup: It was also notable that she was receiving a proper massage from the physio, which seems eminently sensible while the opportunity exists.
Not on the road yet, so a later than recent start. But it'll be a damn sight warmer when she does get going.
Kajsa has to adhere to Guinness rules that are far more restrictive - how is that fair?
I'm sure, if Kajsa feels aggrieved by this development, she can contact Guinness for an alleviation.
I think the unification of any records system or competition will inevitably disadvantage someone as compromises are made. But I find it hard to believe that any material difference will be made to Kajsa's effort, really.Agreed.
I also wonder why she didnt go with the UCMA. Was this covered way back when I started this thread?!? Was the Fleming record a Guinness record (her Wiki page doesnt mention it)?
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Had a nice long chat with her, she is far from interested in doing long days in the saddle wanting this to be fun rather than a chore. Is looking forward to travelling to new places as part of the journey.
For a start the idea is pre published routes and encouraging people to come along.
It was interesting to hear the reasons behind the choice of Guinness as the body for authentication rather than the UMCA. In a nutshell its down to the global recognition that Guinness brings to the process, along with the fact that they were nicer to deal with than the UMCA apparently, oh and free!
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+1
I agree with others that there's a dimension to Kajsa's attempt which is very engaging for the armchair enthusiasts. She's a charmer with a nous for entertaining an audience. The humour in the daily video updates keeps them engaging and fun.
Go Kajsa!
Utterly failed that challenge!
I have to say, what with Kurt and Steve now finished, and all the nonsense around Bruce, it's all about Kajsa for now as far as I am concerned. :)
Indeed. I challenge anyone, who's not seen it already, not to be charmed by her video diary for the 19th January:
https://youtu.be/jlhT0TZUV84
I have to say, what with Kurt and Steve now finished, and all the nonsense around Bruce, it's all about Kajsa for now as far as I am concerned. :)
Indeed. I challenge anyone, who's not seen it already, not to be charmed by her video diary for the 19th January:
https://youtu.be/jlhT0TZUV84
One to watch :thumbsup:
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Oh blimey she's a corker.I have to say, what with Kurt and Steve now finished, and all the nonsense around Bruce, it's all about Kajsa for now as far as I am concerned. :)
Indeed. I challenge anyone, who's not seen it already, not to be charmed by her video diary for the 19th January:
https://youtu.be/jlhT0TZUV84
One to watch :thumbsup:
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I'm going to ride with her this weekend.Cool.
:thumbsup: I'm dead excited.
Oho! Sounds interesting...
I'm going to ride with her this weekend.Enjoy :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: I'm dead excited.
Both miles and miles away from me in Germany, sadly... Roth appears to be in Bavaria and Nieby right up near Denmark. But who knows, if I have nothing to do for a few days I could maybe go up to Nieby...Oho! Sounds interesting...
From her calendar...
147 26-May-2016 Thu Nieby, Germany [c]
148 27-May-2016 Fri Nieby, Germany [c] Langeland, Denmark
Also
197 15-Jul-2016 Fri Roth, Germany [c]
198 16-Jul-2016 Sat Roth, Germany [c] Roth, Germany [c]
199 17-Jul-2016 Sun Roth, Germany [c] Roth, Germany [c]
200 18-Jul-2016 Mon Roth, Germany [c]
Tonights FB video is a pearler :thumbsup: ;D
I'm going to ride with her this weekend.
:thumbsup: I'm dead excited.
Day 30 video has just appeared. :thumbsup:And been absorbed :thumbsup:
Tonights FB video is a pearler :thumbsup: ;D
Was very good indeed - nutters :-)
I'm going to ride with her this weekend.
:thumbsup: I'm dead excited.
Yay! :thumbsup:
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How do I find Kajsa's Flickr pictures?
How do I find Kajsa's Flickr pictures?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137493806@N05/
I had a great day out. Kajsa is a perfect hostess making everyone feel welcome. Pace was pretty steady as it should be for someone who is doing this again tomorrow, and the next day, and the next. She really appreciates the company and I recommend a day with her to the house.
How do I find Kajsa's Flickr pictures?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137493806@N05/
Chris - that picture with fboab; have you lost the beard?
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How do I find Kajsa's Flickr pictures?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137493806@N05/
Chris - that picture with fboab; have you lost the beard?
H
I had a great day out. Kajsa is a perfect hostess making everyone feel welcome. Pace was pretty steady as it should be for someone who is doing this again tomorrow, and the next day, and the next. She really appreciates the company and I recommend a day with her to the house.This makes me feel like riding again, ty
I've been keeping https://goo.gl/lYClYG up to date as often as I have the Men's sheet now. Frankly I find Kajsa's riding far more interesting than Bruce's at the moment.
She's currently 565.8 miles up on where Billie was at this point, and 287.9 miles up against Billie's average daily mileage. She could currently stop riding for 3 days, and still be ahead of where she needs to be.
I must get the rolling averages and the daily distance required sheets added to this one.
How do I find Kajsa's Flickr pictures?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137493806@N05/
Chris - that picture with fboab; have you lost the beard?
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This is a con, that cafe is somewhere tropical!
"start the next day at the same elevation as the end of the previous one."
Either because Guinness have relaxed their conditions given their ratification of Kurt's ride or, more likely, that rule never existed in the first place. The only reference I can find suggests the rule was start the next day at the same elevation as the end of the previous one.
Either because Guinness have relaxed their conditions given their ratification of Kurt's ride or, more likely, that rule never existed in the first place. The only reference I can find suggests the rule was start the next day at the same elevation as the end of the previous one.
Kajsa said she'd asked for clarification on the start-where-you'd-finished and was advised that what she planned was fine. It's kind of a don't take the piss ruling.
displays her Witness Log.
Kajsa said she'd asked for clarification on the start-where-you'd-finished and was advised that what she planned was fine. It's kind of a don't take the piss ruling.
Sad but this makes more sense than anything, Guiness have already shown a willingness to adjust as per ratification of Kurt.
You got named on a vid as well (and called bonkers, I believe)displays her Witness Log.
Claim to Fame: I signed it!
:smug:
You got named on a vid as well (and called bonkers, I believe)displays her Witness Log.
Claim to Fame: I signed it!
:smug:
To be called absolutely bonkers by someone going for the Year record is quite something. :thumbsup:
Kajsa said she'd asked for clarification on the start-where-you'd-finished and was advised that what she planned was fine. It's kind of a don't take the piss ruling.
Kajsa said she'd asked for clarification on the start-where-you'd-finished and was advised that what she planned was fine. It's kind of a don't take the piss ruling.
Sad but this makes more sense than anything, Guiness have already shown a willingness to adjust as per ratification of Kurt.
Recognising attempts overseen by a different authority is not quite the same as adjusting their own position.
Short answer: No.
Long answer: Have a chat with CitizenFish (or read his book).
After a car transfer from Knowle to the campsite, she's off again, presumably with TG for company at least. No doubt he'll be passing on some of his vast knowledge of endurance cycling.... or (more likely) telling incredibly bad jokes :)
I wonder how inspiring a ride with the Guinness World Record Holder and the Whip would be?
Poor woman! A day of baaaad sheep jokes?
Brilliant though and I hope it gives them both a lift and they have a great ride together.
Nice picture of her and Steve on StravaThey were a mile and a half from my house :o looks like lunch in the Bell, nope a visit to Maccy D's Bristol road
Kajsa seems to be repeating yesterday's route.
They were on great form in that video
QuoteThey were on great form in that video
I've been looking at the videos in the Social Media section of her website but the one with Steve isn't there. What is the link to that one?
QuoteThey were on great form in that video
I've been looking at the videos in the Social Media section of her website but the one with Steve isn't there. What is the link to that one?
pancake day video is absolutely hilarious https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzmNIOULhhU
My gut feeling is carry on as she has been doing, but that's because I'm seeing this as a record of determination rather than athletic achievement. The rational thing to do is for her to take every advantage she can get.
Actually the rational thing to do is worry about what rules Guinness will come up with next month.
What her mum said, basically.
She should take any and every advantage possible because anyone following is certainly going to do so. As long as Guiness/UMCA ratify then people will only remember the total. It's still 100 miles plus every day for a year, the mental challenge remains.
Still being able to enjoy more sociable riding could do wonders for her mindset as the year progresses.
My feeling is that if she wants to create a non drafted record, she's going to have to prove to Guinness that she never drafted at any time in the whole year.
How's she going to do that?
My feeling is that if she wants to create a non drafted record, she's going to have to prove to Guinness that she never drafted at any time in the whole year.
How's she going to do that?
My feeling is that if she wants to create a non drafted record, she's going to have to prove to Guinness that she never drafted at any time in the whole year.
How's she going to do that?
Presumably the same way she was required to do so in the last month.
The women's record will be beaten by someone else in the future. Quite possibly before the end of 2017. Almost certainly it will involve drafting, a greater range of bikes and other more professional-like support. Like Kim I am most inspired by the fact this is a demonstration of determination and in the spirit of Billie Dovey. I think there will be far fewer, if any, who will take a future record in that spirit, so she has something to gain by being the last to do so.
My feeling is that if she wants to create a non drafted record, she's going to have to prove to Guinness that she never drafted at any time in the whole year.
How's she going to do that?
Timelapse camera. Not something you can do retrospectively.
Maybe I'm being too simplistic, and I hope I don't upset anyone, but in the end these are BICYCLE records.
So..... Tommy's record was perfectly ok to be ratified with some postcards from postoffice etc but in an age where we have GPS and stuff, it harder to ratify it? Am I missing something?gps files can be faked
So..... Tommy's record was perfectly ok to be ratified with some postcards from postoffice etc but in an age where we have GPS and stuff, it harder to ratify it? Am I missing something?Tommy's record was ratified using appropriate technology of the day reinforced by random witness verification.
From our camp, this is a good thing! Kajsa has options now and it should be easier for her. She can keep going as planned or make adjustments as needed. The Guinness change has nothing to do with publicity or public pressure. This record is only of any interest to a small niche of cyclists. The UMCA is an ultra-cycling organization made up of ultra-cyclists who know cycling. Guinness is not. It is pretty clear why Guinness is adapting to the UMCA rules and guidelines... from what we know.great message. you should send it directly to kajsa
Kajsa is doing fantastic and I have faith that she will do what is right for her. Now, leaping across the pond, we didn't have the spirit of someone to follow, we had a number. For us: It's About The Miles (sounds like a good name for a book, huh?). This competition is a revival for a new generation and everything about it is evolving. I think it's a very exciting time to be in and following ultra-cycling!
These are cliché, yet they helped everyday:
Things almost always never go wrong.
Remember the definition of "insanity."
Be flexible like Gumby.
Change is inevitable.
This will pass.
Sleep on it.
Listen
Kajsa, you're on target! You go girl!!!
Has Kajsa recorded a video today?
Be flexible like Gumby.
So Kajsa has chosen not to draft and to continue as she started - good on you Kajsa, I applaud your decision. :-)
https://youtu.be/B4uSKlfjIVM
I rode with Kajsa again on Friday and we had quite a chat about this. Its been a real dilemma that I don't think she needed.
I'm really pleased to see that she's sticking with her original challange - I really admired her reasons for taking this on from the start. If she then needs in the future to follow the broader rules she'll have answered her own questions.
Steve's story is in its own category of badass!! I'm not sure that's how Kajsa would like to be seen, but she is carving her own niche.I find it interesting that I am equally inspired by Steve, Kurt and Kajsa. Each of them have different qualities that we can all learn from and admire. Even Bruce (with his pigheadedness) and Miles have all shown aspects of their approaches we can all draw inspiration from, including weaknesses. They've exposed themselves and their vulnerabilities in ways most of us can only imagine.
It was interesting to contrast the various responses on Facebook and Strava to her original question about whether to draft. Almost all the Strava recommendations were to draft - it's all about the miles - and the Facebook ones were to embrace the spirit of her and Billie's original challenge by not drafting. Not surprising perhaps, but a useful reminder of the self-selection of these groups, no single one of which can claim to be representative of cyclists as a whole.ooh that's an intresting analysis!
Steve's story is in its own category of badass!! I'm not sure that's how Kajsa would like to be seen, but she is carving her own niche.I find it interesting that I am equally inspired by Steve, Kurt and Kajsa. Each of them have different qualities that we can all learn from and admire. Even Bruce (with his pigheadedness) and Miles have all shown aspects of their approaches we can all draw inspiration from, including weaknesses. They've exposed themselves and their vulnerabilities in ways most of us can only imagine.
I am impressed by the honesty shown by Kajsa and I am heartened by her decision. I don't think it is possible to make a "wrong" choice in this context but there is something that sits comfortably in that which she has made.
Chapeau.
It was interesting to contrast the various responses on Facebook and Strava to her original question about whether to draft. Almost all the Strava recommendations were to draft - it's all about the miles - and the Facebook ones were to embrace the spirit of her and Billie's original challenge by not drafting. Not surprising perhaps, but a useful reminder of the self-selection of these groups, no single one of which can claim to be representative of cyclists as a whole.ooh that's an intresting analysis!
A further data-pointlet; about 90% of opinions expressed on the "YACF - Steve" thread were of the
"its all about the miles" flavour.
(IIRC jo's views were in the 10%, and I'd probably put myself in there too).
I have NFC what you are saying. Suggest you explain a bit more cogently, or drop it.
Can someone remind me, please: where can I find Kajsa's tracker?
<rewinding a bit ... >It was interesting to contrast the various responses on Facebook and Strava to her original question about whether to draft. Almost all the Strava recommendations were to draft - it's all about the miles - and the Facebook ones were to embrace the spirit of her and Billie's original challenge by not drafting. Not surprising perhaps, but a useful reminder of the self-selection of these groups, no single one of which can claim to be representative of cyclists as a whole.ooh that's an intresting analysis!
A further data-pointlet; about 90% of opinions expressed on the "YACF - Steve" thread were of the
"its all about the miles" flavour.
(IIRC jo's views were in the 10%, and I'd probably put myself in there too).
If we agree that, as a fan, you are the purest of the pure will you get over yourself and not besmirch this thread by starting all that nonsense again?
I have NFC what you are saying. Suggest you explain a bit more cogently, or drop it.
It's simple, you attacked left, right and centre on the 'Steve' thread and always seemed to set yourself up as the embattled 'true believer'. You've found a comment on this thread that you can utilise to belabour the same sort of point. It's tedious and we get it, repetition isn't helpful and, yes, I'm regretting not ignoring your post as usual.
Behave, all of you, or we'll see how well you can post once Chewbacca has ripped your arms off.
I particularly like the video updates and also like the openness of the rides in terms of allowing other people to join in.
The feeling of underlying exhaustion must be a worry though and I don't know if there is a fix for that other than taking time off. :-\
H
I particularly like the video updates and also like the openness of the rides in terms of allowing other people to join in.
The feeling of underlying exhaustion must be a worry though and I don't know if there is a fix for that other than taking time off. :-\
H
She is quite small and has no weight to her so perhaps more impacted upon by the weather than others might be.We talked about this a bit- and it's very true, she feels the cold (much piss-taking of me and my no-overshoes ways) and because she's not pushing hard it gets to her more than it perhaps otherwise would. She also sometimes struggles to eat enough, she said (I'm so jealous!)
I think that having a second bike lined up would be prudent, but it sounds like Leisure Lakes are being pretty responsive, so that aspect might be manageable.
Do Leisure Lakes have branches in handy locations in those countries?
She is quite small and has no weight to her so perhaps more impacted upon by the weather than others might be.We talked about this a bit- and it's very true, she feels the cold (much piss-taking of me and my no-overshoes ways) and because she's not pushing hard it gets to her more than it perhaps otherwise would. She also sometimes struggles to eat enough, she said (I'm so jealous!)
I was dressed for Kajsa-pace when I rode with her, but once I split off and started riding at catch-a-train pace I was way too hot!
I'm looking forward to riding with her again.
Looking down her calendar I have deduced she is riding the Vatternrunden; Not much chance of spotting her during the ride itself perhaps, but before/after maybe.
What are the Guinness rules? Does Kurt hold a Guinness record? Why should Guinness rules be different for male and female riders, if they are?
The rules are a complete pigs ear. Sit back and enjoy the riding :)
It would be a true bag of shite if Guinness backtracked on Kurt. They would never have any credibility again with serious cyclists
Though from Kajsa vlog Guinness have rescinded the "drafting allowed" change - but presumably only for the women's attempt, unless they withdraw Kurts...
For those that are interested, I've just updated https://goo.gl/lYClYG and brought it up to date.
Not saddle sores - a boil. Loads of fun when they finally burst. :thumbsup:I had that same problem a number of years ago, its not nice.
H
Horribly wet out here today - not best weather for long miles (or saddle sores).
I'll be off to collect it from Blue Yonder near Cambridge in a bit, then it'll be used to help Jo with her RRTY Lesley Sung with an Easter Arrow, then I've offered my services to injures souls and friends of Kajsa who want to do a day with her.
I'll be doing two days with her friend Cath. 9th and 10th April. There is talk of me taking Kajsa's mum out, possibly Bumble too! Depending on how feasable that is.
I can definitely recommend riding with Kajsa. Very steady. She'll be doing a 100 mile ride starting from C&C site near Thetford this Sunday 20th March, starting at 7am. Maybe just go and meet her at the cafe (and buy her a scone?)
She's looking very good to me. Her legs are still tired but I think she has improved over the last month. Her mileage is going up and she seems to have a little bit more strength. I think she has the right mental approach too. I went up to help and give advice last weekend, but there really wasn't much I could do other than keep her company. If anything, I learned a few things from her.
Perhaps we can set up a YACF camping weekend to a C&C site and invite Kajsa, her mum and Bumble along? Probably best to ask her via Facebook. She'll be off to Europe for several months at the end of May.
Do you have any dates in mind Hummers?
She will be off to Europe about 20th May and coming back sometime in August.
And she's still hilarious, even when 'miserable'. ;DAgreed, I look forward to the VBLOG's :thumbsup:
Save me from going back over the whole thread. Has Kajsa ever mentioned a target distance other than 'Beat the record'?
30,000 miles?
50,000 km?
Or simply Dovey+more
I am about to head off towards Nottingham with a tandem in order to rendez-vous with Mr. Abraham... 8)
When I hired a tandem the contract was very complicated. It came with a rider.
Carry on.
When I hired a tandem the contract was very complicated. It came with a rider.But did it come strings attached to the rider ....
Carry on.
The large town to the north of our route is Derby.
Calling Mr Drem........................
I'm sure I'm not the only one who is missing the comparison chart updates, especially since Kajsa has had to reduce her mileage for a while.
Pretty please.....
...a graph would be oh so nice please
Anyway. By my rough calculations, Kajsa passed 10,000 miles yesterday. :thumbsup:There was a FB post this morning to this effect :thumbsup:
Is there any news on other challengers for this at the moment?
Her Gofundme page says she would be starting this month. But it's only raised $800 so maybe money is an issue.
She's just getting some personal things taken care off before she starts. Shouldn't be long now.
I have utmost respect for Kasia and her wonderful attitude to her challenge. I still wish her the upmost best. She embodies everything I admire.
Amanda is a genetically gifted person who I will never understand or comprehend, but whom is obviously working hard to make the very most of her gift and, from a female perspective, I'd love to see her smash the current record to smithereens.
Go Kasia! Go Amanda! You are both amazing!
Does anyone know whhen she will be back in Blighty?
I have it in mind to join her on a ride in December.
H
I guess that riding every day is a huge psychological strain.
Some combination of Chapeau! and Allez! shoud do the trick :)
So, er, is Tina an artist?
Some combination of Chapeau! and Allez! shoud do the trick :)
Some combination of Chapeau! and Allez! shoud do the trick :)
Eau-Lez!
Just watcher her latest "daily diary" and apparently someone is suing her for causing whiplash! ::-) No detail on who or how, but she wasn't best pleased :(I watched it without the sound due to it being late and not wanting to wake folks. It has to be car related surely, although I can understand why no details were given
I'd like to think that, as a group, we welcomed Kajsa, Tina and Bumble by being on our bestest behaviour throughout the whole weekend.Fame at last ;D
...Top marks to Vince for getting his arse in her post ride Strava photo (https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/ucuNGzcfdNbv8W2CaxZgeIJJzqQ_3bxC0c9ntb12zx4-2048x1536.jpg) ;D :facepalm: :thumbsup:
Kajsa received many, many nominations from readers, all of them breathtaken both by her ride, and also by the constant stream of inspiration coming from the ‘Sweat Challenges’ she’s encouraged other women to take on.
...
Roll on Kajsa. :thumbsup:
Hmm, no movement from Kajsa's tracking today, hope all is well.
Having checked on Strava she has logged a 162km ride today, so I think there was a tracker malfunction this morning and it started late.
On one of her casts (11th) I thought she said there was a group gathering?
Was hoping to ride with her at least once but this is going to be hard now with work and stuff getting in the way.
What a great effort so far though. Truly fantastic.
H
Is this it?
Join us celebrating @yearinthesaddle 50000km, 11 December. 12m non drop ride and @RuddingtonChoir at the end! https://t.co/A3glfESVVq
Or this?
50,000 km celebration is being held on 11 Dec at Harvey Hadden in Nott'ham. Come & bring many friends! https://t.co/vlatQCxBMm Pls RT
Also made the front page of the BBC News website England http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-38103221 (http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-38103221)
... I witnessed teethgrinder OTP refuse the offer of CAKE :ook the end IS nigh very nigh indeed ...
The Last Hurrah (31 Dec)... Leaving from home at 7am, and gently making my way to Leisure Lakes to get there for 8.15am. This is the route, join me wherever you like! https://www.strava.com/routes/7228007
There's a finish line party at 8.15 am on 31st of December: https://en-gb.facebook.com/events/662733770566405/
Can someone with a facebook account let me know if there's a route published for the ride in, please?
(or any other details - I can't access the discussion section of the page)
Thanks!
Ah, yanks in a triumpist era. Sigh.
Congratulations Kajsa - and thanks for coming to Long Itch. :thumbsup:
Kajsa is giving a talk in Nottingham on 11th March, if it's anything like as entertaining as her social media has been it'll be well worth the tenner ticket price. Tickets went on sale today, I don't know the size of the venue but there were 55 showing available when I booked mine.
http://www.ayearinthesaddle.com/copy-of-events
Kajsa is giving a talk in Nottingham on 11th March, if it's anything like as entertaining as her social media has been it'll be well worth the tenner ticket price. Tickets went on sale today, I don't know the size of the venue but there were 55 showing available when I booked mine.
http://www.ayearinthesaddle.com/copy-of-events
Half the tickets now sold
And she has today received official confirmation of her Guinness World record of 52, 025.09 km in a year. :D
https://twitter.com/yearinthesaddle/status/820954738359418881
It appears she will hold this record in perpetuity, as it has now been 'rested' by GWR, and isn't even listed on the website >:(
After what Guinness did to Mike, I lost all respect for them as an organisation. They are an utter joke.
I know they were always a bit arbitrary, but they can't even stick to their own rules.
It appears she will hold this record in perpetuity, as it has now been 'rested' by GWR, and isn't even listed on the website >:(
I wonder if they explained this to Kajsa, when she had the discussions with them after Kurt's UMCA record was ratified, and the obvious implications regarding Amanda's attempt that this would happen?
If not, Guinness should be ashamed.