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rakagr01

[LEL17] Beside food what else do we get at control points on payment basis.
« on: 15 June, 2017, 03:05:00 pm »
Curious ,if  can get tubes, tyres,  spares, batteries, hydration Salt/tablets, medicines etc at control points,
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chrisbainbridge

Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #1 on: 15 June, 2017, 04:13:43 pm »
It is an audax ride and therefore self supported by definition.  You will have 2 bag drops so you can put salt tablets, etc in those along with batteries.  You will be riding through a number of villages and towns so you can always stock up on batteries.  There is an emergency mechanic volunteering at some controls but not guaranteed so bring some tubes but bigger controls are near to towns with bike shops.

Absolutely no chance of any medicines.
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mattc

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Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #2 on: 15 June, 2017, 04:16:54 pm »
Quote from: chrisbainbridge on 15 June, 2017, 04:13:43 pm
It is an audax ride and therefore self supported by definition.

Apart from the food (guaranteed). And the bag drops. And the showers. And viaducts ...

(and although it's not guaranteed, I would bet on a qualified 1st-aider being at every control with a small pack of some medicines. I know I dished some out to several riders in 2013.)
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CrazyEnglishTriathlete

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Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #3 on: 15 June, 2017, 07:18:50 pm »
Banter
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alfapete

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Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #4 on: 15 June, 2017, 07:57:04 pm »
Massage and Reiki (would you believe - I can hardly believe it myself!) at Barnard Castle.
Smiling faces, encouragement, beds, wake up calls too
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mattc

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Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #5 on: 15 June, 2017, 09:34:55 pm »
Quote from: CrazyEnglishTriathlete on 15 June, 2017, 07:18:50 pm
Banter

e.g.
"You weren't expecting a BED, were you?!? Don't tell me - you want to buy some inner tubes as well. Ho ho ho! "
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Basil

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Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #6 on: 15 June, 2017, 11:05:43 pm »
There may be a condom  machine  in the gents.

HTH
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MikeFromLFE

Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #7 on: 16 June, 2017, 08:41:54 am »
Is "salt/ tablets, medicines" a euphemism for performance enhancing substances?  ???
There may be pasta.

(No connection with any of the machine in the lavs. (I hear they have them in the girls toilets too  :thumbsup:))
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alfapete

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Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #8 on: 16 June, 2017, 02:48:32 pm »
Re-reading the original post, there is nothing you can BUY at most controls - we don't want to handle cash if we can help it.

The only thing we would charge for are bike spares if our mechanic is involved in supplying them.
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simonp

Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #9 on: 16 June, 2017, 04:02:36 pm »
I managed to get a massage in both 2009 and 2013.
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leeg

Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #10 on: 18 June, 2017, 02:36:28 pm »
I was given single malt whisky at Traquair in 2009 and 2013, and a massage in 2013 (I think at Traquair and can't remember if I had to pay a few quid for it).  Whisky was gratis.
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HeltorChasca

Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #11 on: 18 June, 2017, 02:53:10 pm »
Lovely walk around the gardens at Forde Abbey on the recent Merry Monk. Wanted to take a look in the glasshouses but I needed a wee, so didn't.
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Redlight

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Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #12 on: 18 June, 2017, 03:09:21 pm »
Quote from: Basil on 15 June, 2017, 11:05:43 pm
There may be a condom  machine  in the gents.

And if anyone is capable of making proper use of the contents immediately after 1400km on an inch-wide slap of leather they deserve a special finisher's medal.
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LittleWheelsandBig

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Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #13 on: 18 June, 2017, 03:15:26 pm »
There are several interesting/ scurrilous stories of goings on during 1200km brevets. Ask some of the old hands after they are a few pints in.
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Whitedown Man

Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #14 on: 18 June, 2017, 03:53:25 pm »
These are clearly better men and women than I'll ever be - I raise my (ahem) hat to them
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The French Tandem

Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #15 on: 18 June, 2017, 04:10:06 pm »
Quote from: Redlight on 18 June, 2017, 03:09:21 pm
Quote from: Basil on 15 June, 2017, 11:05:43 pm
There may be a condom  machine  in the gents.

And if anyone is capable of making proper use of the contents immediately after 1400km on an inch-wide slap of leather they deserve a special finisher's medal.

Seriously, this is probably a sign that your saddle is unsuitable for you, and the main reason why I gave up using any kind of Brooks-like saddle.
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hellymedic

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Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #16 on: 18 June, 2017, 04:19:39 pm »
I have also heard stories of Randonneurs Of Old riding others on long brevets...
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Delph Cyclist

Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #17 on: 19 July, 2017, 06:06:25 pm »
So is this something to do with Bonk Rations?  I've heard of those in the cycling world and I'm beginning to think I've misunderstood what was on offer.  Should I have said yes?
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AndrewW

Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #18 on: 23 July, 2017, 10:28:11 am »
I'm probably risking ridicule with this question but any chance of a foam roller at controls?

I find them very useful for tight quads etc but it will be difficult to fit even a mini version in a drop bag.
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Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #19 on: 23 July, 2017, 10:42:27 am »
Quote from: hellymedic on 18 June, 2017, 04:19:39 pm
I have also heard stories of Randonneurs Of Old riding others on long brevets...

Great Eastern 1000 circa 1986 springs to mind.

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Re: Beside food , what else do we get at control points offcourse on payment basis.
« Reply #20 on: 23 July, 2017, 10:52:33 am »
Quote from: AndrewW on 23 July, 2017, 10:28:11 am
I'm probably risking ridicule with this question but any chance of a foam roller at controls?

I find them very useful for tight quads etc but it will be difficult to fit even a mini version in a drop bag.

I don't know about foam rollers, but some controls will offer massages. It may be free or not, it all depends on the local team at each control
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