Author Topic: [HAMR] Jan 10th (Read 14155 times)

Wobbly · « **on:** 10 January, 2015, 02:19:34 am »

Aww fucckit.

Two bottles of red wine and I won't be awake for when Steve starts day 10 so I thought I'd get my post in now.

jamesld8 · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 January, 2015, 06:26:58 am »

Quote from: Wobbly on 10 January, 2015, 02:19:34 am

Aww fucckit.

Two bottles of red wine and I won't be awake for when Steve starts day 10 so I thought I'd get my post in now.

Don`t think that`s allowed a pre-set off day post

But having checked now seems Steve was off at 6:10 am,

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #2 on:** 10 January, 2015, 06:27:22 am »

Looks like Steve had a lie in this morning. 6.10am start. If the wind is howling around Milton Keynes as much as it is around CET Towers then that's not a surprise. Fingers crossed that he can make the best of it today.

simonp · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 January, 2015, 07:14:32 am »

It's windy here in Somerset too. Just having coffee before going out. I struggled to get up.

How does he do it?

mattc · « **Reply #4 on:** 10 January, 2015, 08:09:58 am »

Quote from: jamesbradnor on 10 January, 2015, 06:26:58 am

Quote from: Wobbly on 10 January, 2015, 02:19:34 am
Aww fucckit.

Two bottles of red wine and I won't be awake for when Steve starts day 10 so I thought I'd get my post in now.

Don`t think that`s allowed a pre-set off day post

But having checked now seems Steve was off at 6:10 am,

No, definitely outside the Spirit Of The Rules - the stewards have conferred, and have awarded today's hounours to you, James. Good work.

Better luck tomorrow, Wobbles old chap.

PAC · « **Reply #5 on:** 10 January, 2015, 08:17:07 am »

Current speed 8mph and battling in a westerly direction. He needs something to slipstream him - that must be incredibly tough today

Wobbly · « **Reply #6 on:** 10 January, 2015, 08:18:12 am »

You're all simply jealous that you didn't think of it first.

Anyway, back to Steve.

HOLYCRAPITSWINDYOUTTHERE!!!

I mean it's seriously windy out there. Steve had better be careful.

mattc · « **Reply #7 on:** 10 January, 2015, 08:24:24 am »

Quote from: PAC on 10 January, 2015, 08:17:07 am

Current speed 8mph and battling in a westerly direction. He needs something to slipstream him - that must be incredibly tough today

Yes - today would be a good day for Team MK Elliptigo to just happen to head west on a training ride.

I think if I found myself on any sheltered flattish road, I'd just ride up and down it for 150 miles today!

loadsabikes · « **Reply #8 on:** 10 January, 2015, 08:26:18 am »

Yep, that is foul out there.
Good luck today Steve and keep safe.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #9 on:** 10 January, 2015, 08:32:33 am »

I reckon today is a day for discretion and valour. That's why I am going to the Essex Silly Celebration Christmas Meal by car.

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #10 on:** 10 January, 2015, 08:37:49 am »

Quote from: mattc on 10 January, 2015, 08:09:58 am

Quote from: jamesbradnor on 10 January, 2015, 06:26:58 am
Quote from: Wobbly on 10 January, 2015, 02:19:34 am
Aww fucckit.

Two bottles of red wine and I won't be awake for when Steve starts day 10 so I thought I'd get my post in now.

Don`t think that`s allowed a pre-set off day post

But having checked now seems Steve was off at 6:10 am,
No, definitely outside the Spirit Of The Rules - the stewards have conferred, and have awarded today's hounours to you, James. Good work.

Better luck tomorrow, Wobbles old chap.

Beaten by seconds

Days like today Steve needs to live in an area with more trees - those Buckinghamshire roads tend to be much more open than my Hampshire ones. Still seems to be averaging 11mph. Respect.

IanDG · « **Reply #11 on:** 10 January, 2015, 08:42:20 am »

Quote from: CrazyEnglishTriathlete on 10 January, 2015, 06:27:22 am

Looks like Steve had a lie in this morning. 6.10am start. If the wind is howling around Milton Keynes as much as it is around CET Towers then that's not a surprise. Fingers crossed that he can make the best of it today.

If you click on the weather icons closest to his position you can see a 26mph south westerly. He needs to head NE for the day and hole up in a B&B overnight

jamesld8 · « **Reply #12 on:** 10 January, 2015, 09:13:51 am »

Quote from: mattc on 10 January, 2015, 08:09:58 am

Quote from: jamesbradnor on 10 January, 2015, 06:26:58 am
Quote from: Wobbly on 10 January, 2015, 02:19:34 am
Aww fucckit.

Two bottles of red wine and I won't be awake for when Steve starts day 10 so I thought I'd get my post in now.

Don`t think that`s allowed a pre-set off day post

But having checked now seems Steve was off at 6:10 am,
No, definitely outside the Spirit Of The Rules - the stewards have conferred, and have awarded today's hounours to you, James. Good work.

Better luck tomorrow, Wobbles old chap.

Thank you stewards

Some better weather heading SE soon, heavy rain and very mild has eased and sun has now come out and temp dropped by 6c since 7 am, but still windy

Jack_P · « **Reply #13 on:** 10 January, 2015, 09:24:40 am »

Useful visualisation, scared me into staying in bed.http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/surface/level/orthographic=-2.30,52.98,938

Nethypete · « **Reply #14 on:** 10 January, 2015, 09:34:45 am »

Quite windy up north today too:-

'Recent gust of 110 MPH at the tunnel mouth and there are heavy snowshowers coming through now. Snowsports and the Mountain Railway will not open today. If the forecasts are correct, it does not look promising for us to be able to offer any snowsports for the next few days.'

Wowbagger · « **Reply #15 on:** 10 January, 2015, 09:41:20 am »

Which bit of "up north" is that, Nethypete? In this part of effete dahnsarf it is a balmy 13 degrees. It is a bit breezy though.

Nethypete · « **Reply #16 on:** 10 January, 2015, 09:44:48 am »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 10 January, 2015, 09:41:20 am

Which bit of "up north" is that, Nethypete? In this part of effete dahnsarf it is a balmy 13 degrees. It is a bit breezy though.

The lumpy bit between Perth and Inverness known as the Cairngorms National Park.....may be a wee while before TG ventures this far north.

IanDG · « **Reply #17 on:** 10 January, 2015, 09:45:25 am »

Quote from: Nethypete on 10 January, 2015, 09:34:45 am

Quite windy up north today too:-

'Recent gust of 110 MPH at the tunnel mouth and there are heavy snowshowers coming through now. Snowsports and the Mountain Railway will not open today. If the forecasts are correct, it does not look promising for us to be able to offer any snowsports for the next few days.'

We had a quiet night, it only reached 75mph gusts

Chris S · « **Reply #18 on:** 10 January, 2015, 09:51:43 am »

I was going to nip out for a quick 50 miler, but 60mph gusts in the flatlands? Bollox to that m9¹.

'Tis one of those days when you pass a gap in a hedge and find yourself on the wrong side of the road

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Take care out there, Steve.

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¹Like m8, but better. ^TM fboab's #1Son

andyoxon · « **Reply #19 on:** 10 January, 2015, 10:04:55 am »

Thinking of Steve - looks like 50mph gusts and rain atm.

Vince · « **Reply #20 on:** 10 January, 2015, 11:44:56 am »

Windy over here, I'll say. The flag poles are flying horizontally. Take care Steve.

Anyhow, The big news appears to be that the The Race IS ON! Tarzan in underway, currently heading south along Florida's eastern seaboard, at a brisk 21 MPH.

Bunker22 · « **Reply #21 on:** 10 January, 2015, 11:48:43 am »

Looks like Steve is doing a cross-wind ovoid track. It should minimise the time he is actually riding INTO the wind.

Its days like today when a support camper van would be useful, just ride where the wind takes you and sleep in the camper, and repeat each day the wind stays strong.

Nuncio · « **Reply #22 on:** 10 January, 2015, 11:59:30 am »

Quote from: Vince on 10 January, 2015, 11:44:56 am

Windy over here, I'll say. The flag poles are flying horizontally. Take care Steve.

Anyhow, The big news appears to be that the The Race IS ON! Tarzan in underway, currently heading south along Florida's eastern seaboard, at a brisk 21 MPH.

2mph winds in North Palm Beach. But I can't imagine Miami being condusive to long steady miles.

mattc · « **Reply #23 on:** 10 January, 2015, 12:02:11 pm »

Quote from: bunker on 10 January, 2015, 11:48:43 am

Its days like today when a support camper van would be useful, just ride where the wind takes you and sleep in the camper, and repeat each day the wind stays strong.

I understand the theory, but in practice I think there'd be very little advantage - the North Sea limits how many days he can keep riding East. Look how close that is to MK! Our winds are dominated by SWerlies.

He'd need a lift _into_ the wind from a support vehicle to make significant gains. And as I think was posted earlier in the week, I suspect Steve is going for the purist approach. Although its not required by the rules, i'll be pleased and impressed if he sticks with that.

The Bonk · « **Reply #24 on:** 10 January, 2015, 12:15:27 pm »

Teethgrinder's response to someone asking what his fuel is-

"Cake, all day breakfasts, KFC, fish and chips. Go with what you crave. Sweet stuff only works upto about 120 miles."

Author Topic: [HAMR] Jan 10th (Read 14155 times)

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