Author Topic: CrAcKpOt (Read 88092 times)

Ian H · « **Reply #275 on:** 20 June, 2016, 10:43:07 pm »

Quote from: Jonah on 20 June, 2016, 10:14:47 pm

Votes for a calendar ride please
+1

I have a slight inkling of the size of the task. Though, of course, Shawn might have cunning plans.

hellymedic · « **Reply #276 on:** 20 June, 2016, 10:46:27 pm »

I fear a calendar Crackpot might need as many volunteers as riders, but what do I know?

Smeth · « **Reply #277 on:** 21 June, 2016, 12:42:06 am »

Just checked into Stourpaine hotel and transport hub. Bench included. Calendar +1

Jonah · « **Reply #278 on:** 21 June, 2016, 07:03:02 am »

Good effort

GPS · « **Reply #279 on:** 21 June, 2016, 07:23:13 am »

Quote from: Smeth on 21 June, 2016, 12:42:06 am

Just checked into Stourpaine hotel and transport hub. Bench included. Calendar +1

A bench ? Luxury !

+1 for calendar - but, yes, volunteer gratitude for such an event would be off the scale ! Controls open for longer than 24 hours for (probably) fewer than 24 riders ? That's dedication.

Paul D · « **Reply #280 on:** 21 June, 2016, 08:59:45 am »

+ another 1 for a calendar Crackpot. I'm local enough that I'm willing to volunteer to run a 24hr+ control (for instance Stourpaine mentioned above is 3 miles from my hours...but I can't remember where the official controls are, been a long time since I saw a crackpot routesheet and I managed to wipe that memory before it took root

).

Smeth · « **Reply #281 on:** 21 June, 2016, 09:28:42 am »

Panicked this morning with a doubt attack. Lost 25 mins to bridge closure then slept through alarm by 30 mins.. Left at 4.10 calculating like crazy. Then the sun shone, I got my s**t together and started tipping minutes back into the buffer bucket. Super rapid fry up at Codford, pockets full of cake, empty but now less painful legs. now 40k from Membury. Conditions perfect.

marcusjb · « **Reply #282 on:** 21 June, 2016, 09:34:32 am »

Keep on doing it!

tonyh · « **Reply #283 on:** 21 June, 2016, 09:46:04 am »

GPS · « **Reply #284 on:** 21 June, 2016, 10:21:29 am »

You're nearly there - just keep rolling!

Anthony · « **Reply #285 on:** 21 June, 2016, 10:32:26 am »

Quote from: Smeth on 21 June, 2016, 09:28:42 am

Conditions perfect.

+1 for calendar also

hippy · « **Reply #286 on:** 21 June, 2016, 11:02:44 am »

+1 Calendar

I'd hit it.

Jonah · « **Reply #287 on:** 21 June, 2016, 01:42:12 pm »

Go man go! The last two stages are relatively easy. There's a slight incline through the New Forest but nothing like the AKA you've munched already - the last control is luxurious but service quite slow - I'd pack more food in at Membury and bust through to Poole

Frank9755 · « **Reply #288 on:** 21 June, 2016, 02:38:22 pm »

Is it a perm ATM, or just unofficial?
I thought about having a shot at this this weekend but couldn't see it on the AUK site. And then I looked at the map, and went for something a little easier!

Bernster · « **Reply #289 on:** 21 June, 2016, 02:53:47 pm »

Keep it going Smeth - hoping to hear another positive update shortly

another +1 for a calendar Crackpot if it's logistically possible (although might just end up being the Wessex ride that finishes me off).

Smeth · « **Reply #290 on:** 21 June, 2016, 09:06:06 pm »

Made it. 2.5 hours to spare.

Sorry no update due to text fails and grim patch earlier but got back on the job with head down. Words fail me.
Ride report/more sometime

Thanks so much for those regular gentle shoves and good to know someone knows you are out there. Especially when it's sluicing down!

hellymedic · « **Reply #291 on:** 21 June, 2016, 09:08:14 pm »

Well Done!

Ian H · « **Reply #292 on:** 21 June, 2016, 09:09:47 pm »

Excellent work!

Smeth · « **Reply #293 on:** 21 June, 2016, 09:14:00 pm »

When I say gentle shoves, in Jonah's case I mean enthusiatic kicks in the backside. Cheers. Much welcomed

GPS · « **Reply #294 on:** 21 June, 2016, 09:22:41 pm »

Well done - top work Smeth !

I'm looking forward to the write up ... and the control times ....

Anthony · « **Reply #295 on:** 21 June, 2016, 09:35:53 pm »

Seriously strong stuff , well done!

WyOwyvern · « **Reply #296 on:** 21 June, 2016, 09:54:34 pm »

Excellent! Knew you would

Now for Scotland . . .

veloboy · « **Reply #297 on:** 21 June, 2016, 10:38:41 pm »

Excellent effort, Smeth! And, Welcome to the club!

Jonah · « **Reply #298 on:** 21 June, 2016, 11:08:03 pm »

A-1
Fcukin' good effort Smeth!

(Aside from the prestige of dealing with such a ball busting epic - What a ride?!? Beautiful all the way round - the hidden jewel of the WSR(25)?)

Bernster · « **Reply #299 on:** 22 June, 2016, 09:40:20 am »

Fantastic work Smeth - really well done