RATN 2020

[quixoticgeek]

My cursory googling suggests revolut.

But there's a lot of threads on trip advisor and reddit that came up for

"prepaid maestro card netherlands"

Not sure what your best option is. Sorry.

Good luck!

J

[rob]

I still have next to no idea if I’ll make the start line.  It might make something of what has been a pretty shabby cycling year so far.  I can take a call in a few weeks.

[Bobby]

I'm on the list for 1st May 2021 instead now 

I cannot make the rescheduled dates this year - good luck to anybody riding this year, hopefully 2021 will work out better in general 

[rob]

All the info arrived yesterday, so it looks like it’s race on.

Job wise it works as I don’t start at my new place until 14th Sep.  I’m not entirely fit enough - OK to get round but not to race.  It’s feasible from here to ride there and back using the ferry from Harwich which would make it into a decent holiday and at least achieve something this year.  With my ongoing family issues my Mum wasn’t entirely impressed with me suggesting still going but we can review that.

I have ordered the reflective tape to kit the bike out in line with the roolz.  I can sort insurance and travel insurance out quite quickly.

[quixoticgeek]

All the info arrived yesterday, so it looks like it’s race on.

Job wise it works as I don’t start at my new place until 14th Sep.  I’m not entirely fit enough - OK to get round but not to race.  It’s feasible from here to ride there and back using the ferry from Harwich which would make it into a decent holiday and at least achieve something this year.  With my ongoing family issues my Mum wasn’t entirely impressed with me suggesting still going but we can review that.

I have ordered the reflective tape to kit the bike out in line with the roolz.  I can sort insurance and travel insurance out quite quickly.

Bonus points if you get the right coloured reflective tape in the right directions (only one bike has managed it so far).

I'll see you at the bike check!

J

[rob]

The death of my father last weekend heavily reduced my chances of getting out there but today's announcement regarding quarantine finally kills it for me.

I'll send the organiser a note today.

[quixoticgeek]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgV1_ChXYAAs6Tm?format=jpg&name=large

Race starts on Saturday. The sheep are waiting...

J

[slugbait]

The worst part of the sheep-shit covered dyke along the North coast (where this photo is taken? just after Lauwersoog?) is not included in the route this year (due to dyke maintenance, I believe).

But I'm ready with a beer and a bag of crisps to dotwatch next week!

[quixoticgeek]

The worst part of the sheep-shit covered dyke along the North coast (where this photo is taken? just after Lauwersoog?) is not included in the route this year (due to dyke maintenance, I believe).

But I'm ready with a beer and a bag of crisps to dotwatch next week!

It's included. They just join it about 1km further west than usual. This photo is actually taken just north of Holwerd, where the route turns south away from the Dijk briefly. It's not actually a section of the route but it is both visible from the route, and an accurate portrayal of what to expect.

I need to finish writing the race preview for dotwatcher...

J

[Lightning Phil]

Quixotic did you write up your ride last year? Something to read before watching a fresh set of dots.

[quixoticgeek]

Quixotic did you write up your ride last year? Something to read before watching a fresh set of dots.

Yes, it's in Arrivee from earlier this year.

I will be publishing a race preview on Dotwatcher tonight or tomorrow as soon as I've finished writing it.

J

[Lightning Phil]

Ah Arrivee in my pile of magazines to read. I’ll shall dig it out.

[quixoticgeek]

Ah Arrivee in my pile of magazines to read. I’ll shall dig it out.

Checking my notes it's th edition that we got last October. Apologies in advance for the gratuitous picture of my arse...

J

[psyclist]

Quick couple of questions on RATN. Is it a mandatory route, and what time are the winners expected to complete the ride in?

I'm riding the Dales Divide this weekend, which is also featured on DotWatchers. Hopefully I'll be finished that before RATN finishes.

One rider I'll be following on RATN is Wouter van Engelen, from Utrecht. He works at Horizon Bicycles, and very kindly suggested the creaking on my bike during the French Divide might be caused by the sliding rear axle. A clean and grease after the ride has resolved the issue. 

[quixoticgeek]

Quick couple of questions on RATN. Is it a mandatory route, and what time are the winners expected to complete the ride in?

It's mandatory route. Last year's winner made it in 97 hours. Some riders are aiming for closer to 72 than 96. But I'm not sure how plausible that is.

I'm riding the Dales Divide this weekend, which is also featured on DotWatchers. Hopefully I'll be finished that before RATN finishes.

Assuming you're done this weekend, you won't miss it.

Cut off for the whole event is 1800 on Sunday 6th.

One rider I'll be following on RATN is Wouter van Engelen, from Utrecht. He works at Horizon Bicycles, and very kindly suggested the creaking on my bike during the French Divide might be caused by the sliding rear axle. A clean and grease after the ride has resolved the issue. 

Excellent.

J

[Jack_P]

Quixotic did you write up your ride last year? Something to read before watching a fresh set of dots.

I waffled on about my ride last year Phil if you are bored. I hope they get a suitable level of wind this year, it's only fair 😁 https://burlycross.wordpress.com/2019/10/03/ratn2019/

[quixoticgeek]

Quixotic did you write up your ride last year? Something to read before watching a fresh set of dots.

I waffled on about my ride last year Phil if you are bored. I hope they get a suitable level of wind this year, it's only fair 😁 https://burlycross.wordpress.com/2019/10/03/ratn2019/

It looks like some of them may get an actual tail wind. The lucky buggers!!! It's not fair!!

J

[Lightning Phil]

Ah Arrivee in my pile of magazines to read. I’ll shall dig it out.

Checking my notes it's th edition that we got last October. Apologies in advance for the gratuitous picture of my arse...

J

I am now gazing at your arse.

[quixoticgeek]

I am now gazing at your arse.

I am not responsible for any counselling you need...

J

[Lightning Phil]

Good read , enjoyed that.  I’m constantly surprised at how cold it gets at night in the summer.  The sheep need to help out rather than form an obstacle course

[quixoticgeek]

Good read , enjoyed that.  I’m constantly surprised at how cold it gets at night in the summer.  The sheep need to help out rather than form an obstacle course

May is not summer :p But yes.

J

[Lightning Phil]

Good read , enjoyed that.  I’m constantly surprised at how cold it gets at night in the summer.  The sheep need to help out rather than form an obstacle course

May is not summer :p But yes.

J

Ah this years running has thrown me off as to when it normally runs.

[quixoticgeek]

Ah this years running has thrown me off as to when it normally runs.

Normally it starts on 1st of May at 0800. Hopefully the same will be true for 2021.

J

[Lightning Phil]

Ah this years running has thrown me off as to when it normally runs.

Normally it starts on 1st of May at 0800. Hopefully the same will be true for 2021.

J

That would have been my LWL 400 build towards WAWA.  My 2021 looks a bit like 2020 did if things can run.  There’s talk of the stops being camping on WAWA if sports halls is a definite no no for sleep controls in 21

[Lightning Phil]

Quixotic did you write up your ride last year? Something to read before watching a fresh set of dots.

I waffled on about my ride last year Phil if you are bored. I hope they get a suitable level of wind this year, it's only fair 😁 https://burlycross.wordpress.com/2019/10/03/ratn2019/

That was a longer read but enjoyed it. Now ready to follow this year’s event.